Kirk Bernard

There are many steps that construction site workers in Washington can take to protect themselves from a construction site injury. One of the most important ways that both an employer and employee can prevent injuries and fatalities is by adhering to federal Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards. Employers are required by federal and state law to provide a safe and clean working environment for their employees. Typically, most construction sites, whether in Washington or elsewhere, are dangerous and contain potential hazards that can cause serious personal injury. Employees and employers must adhere to the requirements and safety guidelines so these accidents and tragedies can be prevented.

We recently settled a construction accident case on behalf of a worker for $160,000. In this particular case, a man was delivering lumber to a construction site. The project superintendent at the construction site tried to unsuccessfully unload the lumber from the delivery truck with a forklift. The delivery driver stood on top of the load and lifted it with his hands to help the forklift driver insert the forks under the load. At this time, the person who was operating the forklift struck the load with the forks and the delivery driver fell off the truck, landing on the ground and breaking his shoulder. In this particular case, the project superintendent allowed this unsafe situation to take place.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Seattle construction accident and if you believe another person’s negligence or an unsafe work environment contributed to your injuries, you may be able to claim compensation. Please contact Kirk Bernard of the Bernard Law Group, who has the knowledge to handle these construction accident and worker’s compensation cases. Our skilled Seattle personal injury attorneys will make sure that you receive the compensation that you rightfully deserve.