What Is the Most Common Accident on a Construction Site?

When you work construction, you know one thing for sure it is not an easy job. It is arduous work, long hours, and you’re surrounded by heavy machines, sharp tools, and uneven ground. At Segal Law Firm, we have seen how fast something can go wrong. Whether you are hit in the rear by a forklift, or you slip on a slick surface, the risk of construction site accidents is always there.

So, what is the most common type of accident on a construction site? The answer is simple: slip and fall or trip and fall injuries. These happen every single day. One wrong step, and a worker can fall from a ladder, trip on loose cables, or slip on wet concrete. These accidents may sound minor, but they can cause serious harm, like a neck injury, back injury, or even a bulging disc.

In fact, many workers who have been hit in the rear by a moving machine or vehicle also suffer from a permeated disc case, which often leads to chronic pain. Some end up needing epidural injections or even fusion surgery just to get back on their feet. These are not small injuries. They change lives.

Rear ended accidents are common on roadways, but they can also happen on job sites. Picture a worker walking behind a truck, not knowing it is backing up then bam, they’re hit in the rear. That can lead to hip fractures, hip replacements, or worse. We have helped many people after injuries like this, and the story is often the same. They were just doing their job, and now they are in pain, out of work, and unsure what to do next.

Sometimes, accidents go far beyond falls or being hit in the rear. We have seen workers suffer from burn injuries due to faulty wiring or unsafe chemicals. Others deal with severe trauma like a Degloving injury, where skin is peeled away from the muscle an injury that no one should have to experience.

We have even seen people develop RSD reflex sympathetic dystrophy, a condition that causes extreme pain after an injury. It often starts with a simple fall or being hit in the rear, but the results can last a lifetime.

At Segal Law Firm, we understand that these are not just injuries they are life-changing events. And it is not just adults we fight for. We also help families dealing with school bullying cases that lead to physical or emotional harm.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a construction site accident, or you have been hit in the rear while working or driving, you need someone in your corner. Someone who will stand up and fight for the help you deserve.

Do not wait. Contact Segal Law Firm today. We are here for hardworking people like you.