Painters in particular tend to work on ladders more than any other construction worker. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), ladder accidents cause around 300 deaths and more than 500,000 injuries each year in the United States. Additionally, in 2017, out of a total of 971 deaths in the construction sector, 366 were due to falls (data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS). If you have an accident as a construction painter in the United States, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention immediately. Then, you should report the injury to the employee or manager and note the name of the person you reported the accident to. It is also important to find witnesses who saw what happened and ask for their contact information. If you have been affected by a construction painter accident, you should contact Conexión Legal as soon as possible by calling 1866 701 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp so that you can receive the best free legal advice, and in your case, obtain the highest possible compensation from a specialized attorney who speaks Spanish. Also review: Safety measures to prevent accidents on scaffolding and ladders
How to sue for a construction painter accident
If you wish to sue for a construction painter accident, it is best to seek the help of an attorney specialized in personal injury. The attorney can help you file a personal injury lawsuit and seek compensation for your injuries and other damages.
What is a personal injury lawsuit?
When a personal injury occurs in the United States, each state's laws allow the affected party to file a claim or lawsuit in order to obtain compensation. Generally, the compensation is monetary, but in some cases the law allows for other types of charges to be imposed if a crime is considered to have occurred. Would you like to evaluate your case?
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What injuries does a construction painter accident cause?
Construction painters are exposed to a variety of workplace hazards that can cause injuries. Some of the most common risks are:
- Falls at the same level or from height.
- Cuts and puncture wounds.
- Exposure to toxic substances.
- Inhalation of dust.
- Muscle injuries due to manual handling of loads and forced postures.
Also review: How to Act in the Event of an Accident from Falls of Scaffolding, Ladders or Roofs?
What should I do if I suffer an injury as a construction painter?
If you suffer an injury as a construction painter, it is important that you notify your employer, boss, or company in writing when, where, and how you were injured.
It is important that you do this within 30 days after your injury. Workers who suffer a work-related injury are entitled to medical and surgical assistance; rehabilitation; hospitalization, when the case requires it; medications and medical supplies; necessary prosthetic and orthopedic devices; and the compensation set forth in the statute.
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