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Did You Know?    
 
 
Construction accident injuries may be covered by workers compensation.
Most are. The workers' compensation system is designed to provide benefits to injured workers no matter whether an injury is caused by the employers or employee's negligence. But there are some limits. Generally, injuries caused because an employee is intoxicated or using illegal drugs are not covered by workers' compensation.

 

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, Nebraska construction accident lawyers can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.

 
Nebraska 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 Nebraska
Value of business done ($1,000) 5,468,219
Value of business done % of U.S. 0.64
Annual payroll ($1,000) 1,148,223
Paid employees 40,363

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 Nebraska construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Nebraska construction accident attorneys today!

 
Nebraska Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
$185,211 settlement in death of Nebraska woman from car accident (4/12/2002)
During a police pursuit, a motor vehicle driven by Douglas L. Henderson collided with a building, and the vehicle’s passenger, Carol Lee Henery, was killed. Jeffrey W. Henery filed a petition in the district court for Douglas County alleging that the
263 Neb. 700
 

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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Nebraska construction accident lawyers today!


 
Nebraska 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
 
 
Nebraska External Sites    
 
 

OSHA Strategic Partnership Program > Region VII Part
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Nebraska Chapter ... Zero Accident Initiative. #260. Partners:, Holder Construction Group, LLC ...
FALL PROTECTION - IT’SA SNAP!
fatal/catastrophic falls in the construction indus-. try in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. There ... provides information about the fall accidents t

 


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Latest news about construction cases in Nebraska and nationwide:

Potentially Fatal Westwood, Mass., Construction Accident
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Oakhurst, New Jersey, Construction Contractor, Subcontractors Barred From Federal Contracts For Violating Prevailing-Wage Laws: 60 Workers Getting $192,924 Back Wages
Some 60 workers who were underpaid in violation of federal prevailing-wage laws while doing construction work at the VA Medical Center in Lyons, Ne...
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OSHA Fines Mendon N.Y. Contractor $116,000 for Cave-In Hazards At Two Greater Rochester Worksites
Failure to supply cave-in protection for workers at two Rochester-area sewer installation sites has resulted in a Mendon contractor being fined $11...
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Construction Terms

 


Today's Terms

Backnailing

Definition:
In roofing, the practice of blind nailing (in addition to hot- mopping) all the plies to a substrate to prevent slippage on slopes of 1-1/2 inch or more for steep asphalt, 1/2 inch or more for coal-tar pitch and dead-level asphalt.

Injury and Illness Log

Definition:
Required by Federal and State regulations, this log documents injuries and illnesses caused by work-related activities that result in lost work time, fatalities, offsite treatment, and restricted work activity. Employers are required to maintain and post this information at the worksite.

Hardware

Definition:
All of the "metal" fittings that go into the home when it is near completion. For example, door knobs, towel bars, handrail brackets, closet rods, house numbers, door closers, etc. The Interior Trim Carpenter installs the "hardware

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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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Nebraska 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:

Alliance
Beatrice
Bellevue
Blair
Columbus
Fremont
Gering
Grand Island
Hastings
Kearney

La Vista
Lexington
Lincoln
Norfolk
North Platte
Omaha
Papillion
Plattsmouth
Scottsbluff
South Sioux City

 


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