Tennessee Construction Site Accidents

Some of the most dangerous and hazardous occupations are found in the construction industry. Larry R. Williams, Jonathan Williams and their staff have represented a wide array of individuals who have been seriously injured on a construction site in Tennessee. Injuries on a construction site vary depending on the job location, project type and the equipment used, and can include, but is not limited to:

• Crane Accidents
• Scaffolding Accidents
• Run-Over by Operating Equipment
• Electrical Accidents
• Trench Collapses
• Fires and Explosions
• Welding Accidents
• Unsafe/ Dangerous Equipment Accidents
• Logging Accidents
• Brazing Accidents
• Cutting Accidents
• Elevator Accidents
• Structure Failure
• Building Collapse
• Supervisor Negligence
• Punch Press Malfunctions
• Fork Lift Accidents
• Dumpster Accidents
• Nail gun Accidents
• Compressor Accidents
• Exploding Compressor
• Gas Explosions

Do I need a Nashville injury attorney to represent me?

• It is crucial to have a Nashville job site accident attorney as soon as possible after a construction accident. The experienced attorneys of Larry R. Williams, PLLC will insure that your injury is timely investigated and that valuable evidence is not lost.

Who is responsible for my Nashville construction site injury?

• Many different parties can potentially be accountable for serious personal injuries or negligent deaths on a job site. These parties may include supply manufacturers, distributors, general contractors, sub-contractors, your employer or any other negligent party.

How is TOSHA involved in my construction site injury case?

• TOSHA (Tennessee Occupational Health & Safety) sets forth standards to establish safety and health in the workplace, including construction sites.
• TOSHA has also published a list of the top 20 most cited construction site safety violations, which include failure to have protection from falls; improper scaffolding; improperly used ladders; no daily inspection of excavation equipment; no body belt worn when working from an aerial lift; no training on fall hazards for exposed employees; electric equipment not installed and used appropriately; no one trained to render first aid; debris not cleared from work areas, passageways, stairs, etc.

If you, a family member or a co-worker have been seriously injured on a Tennessee construction site, contact Larry R. Williams, Jonathan Williams and/or their staff today at (615) 256-8880.