On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | May 16, 2019 | Construction Workers' Accidents
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as many as 25 construction workers die in cave-ins nationwide each year. Safety authorities say trench collapses in Arizona and other states are preventable when prescribed safety guidelines are followed. The prevalence of...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Mar 15, 2019 | Construction Workers' Accidents
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires all employers in Arizona to protect the health and safety of employees. They must provide work environments that are free of known hazards. Unfortunately, many construction accidents result from noncompliance...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Feb 13, 2019 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Safety authorities say falls are some the most common causes of fatalities and severe injuries in the construction industry nationwide, including Arizona. Employers must protect the health and safety of employees, and address known safety hazards that could cause work...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Nov 12, 2018 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Construction workers face an endless list of hazards — many of them life-threatening — and those who are not alert at all times might be caught unawares. However, it is not uncommon for workers to come away from potentially deadly accidents with work...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Feb 9, 2018 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Construction workers in Arizona and other states will always be at risk of suffering injuries, regardless of the safety precautions taken by their employers. This is underscored by the death of a construction worker in another state. The owners of the construction...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Aug 21, 2017 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Construction sites in Arizona are no different from those anywhere else in the country: busy, chaotic and, unfortunately, potentially dangerous. While most employers take steps to ensure the well-being of their workers, some companies are less careful when it comes to...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Jul 19, 2017 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Arizona construction sites are hectic, busy places, and even when everyone is being careful, injuries may still occur. Because of the often-chaotic atmosphere with workers coming and going and the sometimes-unpredictable elements, construction accidents can happen...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Jul 10, 2017 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Workers’ compensation, a type of insurance to help cover lost wages and medical expenses to employees injured on the job, was instituted because all jobs carry some degree of risk. Some Arizona work places, however, carry a higher likelihood of work injuries...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Jun 28, 2017 | Construction Workers' Accidents
For Arizona construction workers injured on job sites, workers’ compensation can mean one less thing to worry about while they recover from their injuries. Unfortunately, sometimes construction accidents prove fatal, such as in a recent incident in another...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | May 8, 2017 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Arizona construction sites are dangerous places, to be sure. Many companies institute safety regulations to help keep their workers safe. Imagine how many construction accidents would potentially occur without the proper precautions. Sadly, in another state, a...