Construction Accident
Legal Implications of Injuries Caused by Subcontractor Negligence
Construction sites bring together many different groups, including contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment suppliers. If someone is hurt because a subcontractor was careless in Georgia, figuring out who is responsible can be complicated. While most workplace injuries are handled through workers’ compensation, injuries caused by someone other than your employer may allow you to…
Read MoreHow Tilt-Up Construction Sites Can Lead to Catastrophic Injuries
It is no secret that construction workers have a difficult and hazardous job. They have to move and maneuver heavy objects, work from heights, and expertly handle dangerous equipment. Construction companies uses a variety of construction methods, and one of the more risky is known as tilt-up construction. While there are benefits to using this…
Read MoreAnother Georgia Construction Worker Has Died on the Job
On Friday, September 15th, a construction worker was killed while working on West Peachtree Street NW in Midtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that a piece of equipment may have fallen on the worker, leading to his death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will investigate the incident. This is the fourth construction…
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