Industrial and Construction Accidents in West Virginia
Industrial and construction accidents are some of the most common accidents that occur in the workplace. Each year thousands of workers are injured or die in the United States while working at their jobs. Why? There are many mixed operations being conducted with a variety of hazards. It is the responsibility of the companies with construction sites, utilities, mills and plants to provide safe workplaces. There must be safety evaluations and safety checks. Sadly, all too often safety is given only lip service. The result is injury and the loss of life.
Construction and industrial accidents result in injuries from broken limbs to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paraplegia, and even death.
What is considered an industrial and construction site job?
Here are some examples of industrial jobs:
- Chemical industry
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Construction sites
- Power Plants
- Brewing industry
- Food processing
- Metalworking
- Stamping plants
- Construction sites
- Pulp and paper industry
- Transportation
- Automotive industry
- Tire manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Steel industry
- Highway and bridge building
- Refineries
The Segal Law Firm represents workers from many different trades who have been injured or killed in industrial and construction site accidents. Contact an attorney at The Segal Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case. We can provide basic information and answer your questions about what is involved in a lawsuit.