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Did You Know?
You should retain an attorney in a construction accident case.
Even if you believe that you were partly responsible for your own injuries or that your employer was solely responsible, it is generally wise to consult an experienced construction accident injury attorney. The law in construction accident cases is complex and you need an attorney who knows his or her way around construction accident litigation.
Construction work can be very rewarding. Construction workers earn good money for a hard day's work, and they get good benefits. Construction yards can be among the most dangerous places to work, though. Toxic materials can contaminate the air around you, and heavy loads are constantly being moved around. If you've been injured while working on a construction site, New Mexico construction accident lawyers can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.
New Mexico Data for the Construction Sector
The installation of prefabricated building equipment and materials, such as elevators and revolving doors, is classified in the Construction sector. in New Mexico
Value of business done ($1,000)
4,785,138
Value of business done % of U.S.
0.56
Annual payroll ($1,000)
1,026,789
Paid employees
39,671
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2002 Economic Census Industry Series Reports
$1.3 million awarded to New Mexico girl injured in amusement accident
(7/31/2002)
Eleven-year-old 1998 New Mexico State Fair visitor sustained head and jaw injuries when the Cliff Hanger carnival ride when was riding failed allowing her to fall to the ground. A temporary employee had found a 4 inch bolt under the ride before the a
Not surprisingly, more than 2,100 people died in 2003 as a result of serious construction accidents. Another 400,000 people suffered construction accident injuries so severe that they were forced to miss work that same year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
With the help of a New Mexico construction accident attorney, you may be able to recover damages to pay for doctor’s visits and for pain and suffering. A lawyer who specializes in New Mexico construction accident injuries can even help you petition OSHA, the government agency that deals with workplace safety, to help make you job site secure.
The most common construction related injuries include:
Crane accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Scaffolding accidents
Welding rod accidents
Dangerous or defective equipment accidents
Electrocution
Hazardous waste exposure
Hearing loss
The principal way to get money for your injuries is to take those responsible to court. Depending on the size of the project, many people can be held responsible. They range from the construction site owner, the contractor, architects and engineers, and even the manufacturers of construction equipment.
While the prospect of going to court might bring up images of long trial periods and frightening cross-examination, a New Mexico construction accident attorney will protect your rights. And if your case is especially strong, you may be able to settle your lawsuit and avoid a messy court battle.
Your New Mexico construction accident lawyer will prove that your injuries could have been avoided if the construction company acted carefully, with safety in mind. He will also help protect you on the witness stand.
Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding New Mexico construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our New Mexico construction accident lawyers today!
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Cement Shortage Hits U.S. Construction Industry
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 4:00, 7/31/2004
The U.S. is short on cement, which means that some driveways and pools may go un-poured this construction season. Who's to blame? China. NPR's Scott Simon gets the story from Ed Sullivan, chief economist for the Illinois-based Portland Cement Association. Source: National Public Radio
New Mexico External Sites
Construction Safety Advisory Committee: Meeting Minutes
Albuquerque, New Mexico. May 11, 2000. Committee Chairperson: Pat Finn, Department of ... EH-51, called the meeting of the DOE Construction Safety Ad Operating Experience Summary 2003-11
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT. On March 20, 2003, at Sandia National Labora- ... 752 Stair Installation Accident at the. Sandia National Laboratories, New Me
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New Mexico Data for the Construction Sector
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