Falling Concrete Injures Worker

As reported by The Salem News recently, a worker at a courthouse construction site in Salem, Massachusetts was very seriously injured when he was struck by a concrete block that fell several stories above. OSHA is investigating the accident.

In a construction accident like this, oftentimes a third-party, such as the General Contractor or a Sub-Contractor, may be legally responsible for the workers’ injury.

Under federal regulations enforced by OSHA, the General Contractor has a non-delegable duty for the safety of all workers on its jobsite.

A worker injured on a construction site accident has a right to receive workers compensation benefits which, generally, pays a percentage of his lost wages and medical costs. In addition, a worker injured in a construction site accident may have a legal right to compensation from a third-party such as the General Contractor or a Sub-Contractor.

If you have been injured in a construction site accident or any type of work accident in Massachusetts, contact Attorney John J. Sheehan for a free, no obligation consultation. Call 866-979-4113.

Source: The Salem News

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