How bad does work-related injury have to be to file a case?

No one wants them, but they happen anyway. Whether as a result of misfortune, carelessness, or a bad working environment, work-related injuries occur, and they usually come when you least expect them.

While the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) has helped prevent work-related injuries, saving thousands of lives by improving workplace safety and health conditions, many individuals remain at serious risk of injury or death because of unsafe jobs.

1 in 5 worker deaths due to construction

The demand for new buildings, roads, and other structures has made the construction industry one of the top five industries driving the US economy, according to Investopedia. The Associated General Contractors of America said over seven million people work in construction and employment increased by 52,000 jobs in January 2019 alone.