Construction accidents are highly preventable, and oftentimes more than one party is to blame for an unsafe work environment. The construction manager, equipment manufacturer, general contractor, or subcontractors may be at fault for not taking adequate safety precautions and leaving the workplace in a dangerous condition. Construction accidents commonly result from:

• Slip and fall situations – falling from ladders, scaffolding, stairways, or into trenches
• Construction vehicle accidents
• Defective machinery, dangerous tools, or product malfunctions
• Electrocution
• Explosions / fires
• Falling debris
• Contact with hazardous materials