The construction industry is one of the largest hiring sectors in the United States. However, a construction site is incomplete without two key components – equipment and manpower. It is important that the manpower engaged is well trained and qualified to work on a construction site and at the same time, the equipment is safe to use and adequately maintained. Otherwise, there are chances of an injury to the worker. A construction accident attorney can help you understand this in detail.

If you or someone you know is a construction worker, it is important that you’re privy to important information regarding faulty equipment and its implications. Here is all you need to know.

As per estimates, 40% of all worker fatalities in New York occur on construction sites, and a large majority is due to faulty equipment. 

What is faulty equipment?

Faulty equipment refers to a piece of equipment that is defective. When the defect is due to a manufacturing error of any kind, the manufacturer, and possibly the distributor, may be held liable and legally required to pay damages to the injured worker. Equipment can also become faulty if it has not been properly maintained and as a result led to an injury. In such a scenario, the injured worker may be able to bring a negligence action against the employer in addition to the workers’ compensation claim. A construction accident attorney is the best placed to suggest a due course of action in either of these cases.

Injuries due to faulty equipment 

Some of the common injuries due to faulty equipment are:

  • Falls: Along with being the most common type of cause, one can fall due to a faulty scaffolding or ladder that may lead to severe injuries.
  • Struck by an object: An unfortunate cause of injury can be being struck by a falling object such as a part of a crane or other such equipment used at a height. 
  • Electrocution: Most equipment on a worksite uses electricity to function, and if faulty, can lead to electrocution of the worker using it.

Various such cases have been witnessed by a construction accident attorney, and it is recommended to work with them so that you get the compensation you deserve. 

What to do if you’re injured at a worksite due to faulty equipment?

If you or someone you know has suffered an injury at a worksite due to faulty equipment and you need the best injury attorney, contact Siler & Ingber today. Call us on 1-877-529-4343 or complete our online form on this page to schedule a case evaluation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys. Our consultation is free and we do not charge a fee unless we win your case. 

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