Construction sites can be dangerous places to work. They are one of the most common workplaces in which personal injury can occur. While many construction companies are very effective at preventing accidents from occurring, there are times an injury might happen due to the negligence of the employer.

If you were injured due to a fall or other accident that happened on a construction site, you will need to prove that the employer was negligent in safety measures. Here are some ways to prove that the construction company was negligent in providing a safe place to work to win a lawsuit.

Were Personal Fall Arrest Systems Available?

If your injury occurred due to a fall from a certain height that could have been prevented by using personal protective equipment such as a personal fall arrest system, you would need to prove that this system was not available for use.

There may be a legal requirement for some construction sites to provide personal fall arrest systems for workers who perform their duties at greater heights. Ask your lawyer to see what your state and county's laws are regarding this.

If the company did not provide this protective equipment to their employees and a fall happened, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit for this negligence.

Along the same lines, a company could provide aerial lifts to help prevent potential falls at construction sites in which workers need to be elevated to do their work. If no protective equipment was on site, this could be proof of negligence and therefore open to a lawsuit.

Was Scaffolding Erected Properly?

Some accidents have occurred due to the improper installation of scaffolding. You might have either fallen from a wobbly structure or perhaps the scaffolding was not anchored properly and collapsed on top of you causing serious injury.

If you can prove the scaffolding was not set up correctly, for example on a level base and anchored to the structure you are working on, you could have a case for a lawsuit. Your lawyer can give you more information on gaining more information on this.

Were There Unprotected Ledges Or Holes?

Most building construction is going to have ledges that could be a potential fall hazard. If you fell off an unprotected ledge due to no ropes strung to signal where the ledge was, or hazard tape blocking off the edge of the building, you could potentially file a lawsuit against the company.

Ledges and holes in the ground need to be marked so workers don't inadvertently fall and injure themselves. Excessive noise that could prevent other workers from warning of a potential fall or hazard should be avoided as well. If it has not been, this could be another piece of evidence for your case.

Contact Kenneth P Hicks to learn more.