Construction sites present significant hazards where numerous accidents occur, frequently stemming from negligence. Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers has extensive experience addressing construction accident consequences and securing justice. Our Ruston team has over 20 years of experience winning full compensation in challenging cases and handles all construction accident types with fierce advocacy and compassionate counsel.
Morris & Dewett has recovered millions on behalf of injured parties and families across various construction accident cases.
What Causes Most Construction Accidents and Injuries in Ruston, LA?
The leading causes are known as the fatal four: falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in-between events.
Falling
Falls account for 36.4 percent of fatal construction accidents, typically occurring from high elevations including ladders and scaffolding. Same-level falls from slips and trips also occur without elevation involvement.
Struck-By Incidents
Over 15 percent of construction deaths involve workers struck by objects. Deaths have increased nearly 8 percent over the past decade. These include vehicles hitting workers and industrial equipment or falling materials striking workers.
Electrocutions
Approximately 7 percent of construction worker deaths result from electrocution via direct or indirect contact with electrical current.
Caught-in-Between Events
Crushing, collapsing, and entanglement incidents cause over 5 percent of annual construction deaths. Collapsing materials incidents increased over 31 percent since 2018.
Other Causes of Construction Accidents and Injuries
Additional factors include equipment failures, hazardous substance exposure, noncompliance with safety regulations, inadequate worker training, and failure to provide essential safety equipment.
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Recent data reveals the industry’s deadly nature and the high annual rate of fatalities and serious injuries.
What We Handle
Ruston Practice Areas
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Car Accidents Rear-end, intersection, and highway collisions across Louisiana. -
Truck Accidents 18-wheeler and commercial-vehicle wrecks governed by federal trucking rules. -
Motorcycle Accidents Serious-injury motorcycle crashes where bias against riders is common. -
Bus Accidents Transit, school, and charter-bus crashes involving public and private carriers. -
Slip & Fall Falls caused by wet floors, poor maintenance, and hidden hazards. -
Catastrophic Injury Brain, spinal-cord, amputation, and severe-burn injuries that change a life. -
Brain Injury Traumatic brain injuries with long-term cognitive and physical effects. -
Burn Injury Severe burns from fires, explosions, chemicals, and electrical contact. -
Wrongful Death Claims brought by families after a fatal accident or act of negligence. -
Construction Accidents Falls, struck-by, and equipment injuries on the job site. -
Offshore Accidents Rig, platform, and vessel injuries beyond the shoreline. -
Workers' Compensation On-the-job injuries and the benefits owed to injured workers.
What to Do After a Construction Accident in Ruston, LA
Seek medical attention. Physicians diagnose and treat injuries and document information for potential claims. Seek care at an emergency facility or private practice immediately following your accident.
File an accident report with your employer within 30 days of the construction accident to remain eligible for workers compensation benefits in Louisiana.
Collect evidence including witness names and contact information, plus pictures, videos, and debris documentation from the accident scene.
Be careful about what you say to insurance companies. Insurance entities prioritize minimal claim payments and work against claimants’ interests. Do not rely on them for fair compensation.
Contact a Ruston construction accident lawyer at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers to protect your rights and pursue your claim. Depending on circumstances, personal injury claims may be available in addition to workers compensation.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; each case is decided on its own facts. See our full case results.
Do I Have a Claim After a Construction Accident?
Consulting with a Ruston construction accident lawyer helps investigate potential claims thoroughly and navigate the next steps. An attorney will review the facts of your case and determine whether workers compensation, personal injury claims, or both apply to your situation.
Your Ruston Injury Attorneys
Founding partners Trey Morris and Justin Dewett lead every Ruston injury case Morris & Dewett takes.
When Should I Talk to a Ruston Construction Accident Lawyer?
As soon as you can. Negligent parties may already be building defense strategies, and evidence could be compromised as time passes. Early consultation provides immediate answers about what claims are available and positions skilled advocates to build persuasive cases.
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Reviews reflect individual client experiences. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
What Damages Are Included in Construction Accident Compensation?
Recoveries depend on whether workers compensation applies and whether a personal injury case is viable. Workers compensation covers medical care and lost earnings. Successful personal injury claims may include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and other damages.