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Did You Know?    
 
 
You should retain an attorney in a construction accident case.
Even if you believe that you were partly responsible for your own injuries or that your employer was solely responsible, it is generally wise to consult an experienced construction accident injury attorney. The law in construction accident cases is complex and you need an attorney who knows his or her way around construction accident litigation.

 

Construction work can be very rewarding. Construction workers earn good money for a hard day's work, and they get good benefits. Construction yards can be among the most dangerous places to work, though. Toxic materials can contaminate the air around you, and heavy loads are constantly being moved around. If you've been injured while working on a construction site, Wyoming construction accident lawyers can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.

 
Wyoming Data for the Construction Sector    
 
 
The installation of prefabricated building equipment and materials, such as elevators and revolving doors, is classified in the Construction sector. in Wyoming
Value of business done ($1,000) 1,576,110
Value of business done % of U.S. 0.18
Annual payroll ($1,000) 345,004
Paid employees 13,867

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2002 Economic Census Industry Series Reports
 

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Wyoming construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Wyoming construction accident attorneys today!

 
Wyoming Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Estate of Wyoming Man Killed in Truck accident awarded $1,000,000 (9/30/1999)
Truck Accident - Kelly R. Douglas was killed when the driver of a semi-trailer truck smashed into his vehicle. The driver, Allen E. Reeder, pled guilty to criminally negligent homicide by vehicle for Douglas's death. Reeder was sented to one year in
 

Not surprisingly, more than 2,100 people died in 2003 as a result of serious construction accidents. Another 400,000 people suffered construction accident injuries so severe that they were forced to miss work that same year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

With the help of a Wyoming construction accident attorney, you may be able to recover damages to pay for doctor’s visits and for pain and suffering. A lawyer who specializes in Wyoming construction accident injuries can even help you petition OSHA, the government agency that deals with workplace safety, to help make you job site secure.

The most common construction related injuries include:

  • Crane accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Welding rod accidents
  • Dangerous or defective equipment accidents
  • Electrocution
  • Hazardous waste exposure
  • Hearing loss

The principal way to get money for your injuries is to take those responsible to court. Depending on the size of the project, many people can be held responsible. They range from the construction site owner, the contractor, architects and engineers, and even the manufacturers of construction equipment.

While the prospect of going to court might bring up images of long trial periods and frightening cross-examination, a Wyoming construction accident attorney will protect your rights. And if your case is especially strong, you may be able to settle your lawsuit and avoid a messy court battle.

Your Wyoming construction accident lawyer will prove that your injuries could have been avoided if the construction company acted carefully, with safety in mind. He will also help protect you on the witness stand.

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Wyoming construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Wyoming construction accident lawyers today!


 
Wyoming Audio & Video    
 
  Cement Shortage Hits U.S. Construction Industry
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 4:00, 7/31/2004

The U.S. is short on cement, which means that some driveways and pools may go un-poured this construction season. Who's to blame? China. NPR's Scott Simon gets the story from Ed Sullivan, chief economist for the Illinois-based Portland Cement Association.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Wyoming External Sites    
 
 

Wyoming FACE Report No. 94WY00601
Entering a construction area at a speed of 80 miles per hour shows wanton ... FATAL ACCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND EPIDEMIOLOGY ( Wyoming FACE ) PROJECT
Wyoming FACE Report No. 93WY01001
The co-owner of the construction company was on the flatbed truck rigging the ... FATAL ACCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (Wyoming FACE) PROJEC

 


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Latest news about construction cases in Wyoming and nationwide:

OSHA Cites Miami Roofing Company After Fatal Accident
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Drug Testing Reduces Workplace Injuries in Construction Injuries
Construction companies that test for drugs appear to have a reduction of workplace injuries, according to the study, “Evaluation of Drug Testing in...
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Construction Accident At A Waste Treatment Facility
Two employees of Albuquerque-based Magnum Steel, a subcontractor to the Laboratory, were injured Wednesday in a construction accident at a waste tr...
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Construction Terms

 


Today's Terms

Fire and Life Safety Program

Definition:
A plan implemented by businesses and other organizations to protect constituents (employees, building occupants, etc.) from fire and other hazards which are immediately hazardous to life.

Acute Exposure

Definition:
A single exposure to a toxic substance, which results in severe biological harm or death. Acute exposures are usually characterized as lasting no longer than a day, as compared to longer, continuing exposure over a period of time.

Accessible

Definition:
As applied to equipment, admitting close approach because not guarded by locked doors

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Construction Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Construction:

  • Crane Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Welding Rod Accidents
  • Electrocution Shock

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Wyoming Construction-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need a Construction-Accident attorney you should contact our Construction-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

Casper
Cheyenne
Cody
Douglas
Evanston
Gillette
Green River
Jackson

Lander
Laramie
Powell
Rawlins
Riverton
Rock Springs
Sheridan

 


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