The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires construction companies to maintain a workplace that is free of electrocution risks. This is crucial because it has been determined that about 40% of crane accidents lead to electrocution when the crane comes in contact with a power source.
To comply with this requirement, a construction company must follow OSHA regulations to:
Negligence often plays a role in construction site accidents. Crane accidents that also lead to electrocution injuries can result in permanent disability or death. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a crane accident in the Philadelphia area, you should discuss your legal options with a Philadelphia construction injury lawyer. An attorney may be able to seek compensation for your crane accident injuries through your Workers' Compensation claim or through a potential personal injury claim against a liable third party.
Help After a Philadelphia Crane Accident
If you have been severely injured in a Philadelphia crane accident, you shouldn't have to suffer and pay for expensive medical bills that were caused by another person's negligence. Contact a Philadelphia construction injury lawyer at White & Williams LLP today. We will provide a no-cost, no-obligation consultation on your case - 877-944-8396.
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