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| LUTHENS LAW OFFICES |
| Des Moines Office |
| West Towers Building , Suite 206-24 |
| 1200 Valley West Drive |
| West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 |
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| Colfax Office |
| Luthens Law Building |
| Eight West Howard Street |
| Colfax, Iowa 50054 |
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| Telephone: (866) 579-3816 |
| Email: info@luthenslaw.com |
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| The workers compensation & personal injury claims and settlement attorneys at the Luthens Law Offices, P.C. are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of West Des Moines, Colfax, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, and Des Moines counties. |
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CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS | BACK TO PRACTICE AREAS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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I. Overview
II. Determining Liability
III. The Construction Industry: Accident Statistics
IV. Workers’ Compensation
V. Filing A Workers' Compensation Claim
VI. OSHA and Safety Regulations
VII. OSHA: Your Rights
VIII. OSHA: Inspections
IX. Pursuing an Injury Claim |
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OSHA and Safety Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the Department of Labor. OSHA’s mission is to reduce workplace hazards and improve workplace safety and general work conditions. OSHA’s inspections have led most states to adopt safety regulations covering the construction industry and construction sites. OSHA regulations and their legal effect varies, depending on the law in the state where the injury occurs. In some jurisdictions, proving an employer or contractor’s negligence only requires proof that an injury was caused by violation of an OSHA regulation. The issue of legal responsibility for ensuring compliance with safety regulations depends on who (such as a site owner or contractor) is in control of a job site or activity when and where the injury occurs.
While OSHA regulations are an important legal standard, other standards may be considered in determining liability for a construction-related accident or injury. Often, property owners and contractors have their own general safety rules and guidelines. In some cases, specific rules may be designed for a specific site or project. Violations of these rules can also support a claim of liability.
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If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an attorney representing clients in Cedar Rapids , Iowa at the Luthens Law Offices, P. C.. Give us a call at (866) 579-3816 or email us at Info@luthenslaw.com.
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| Cedar Rapids , Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa primarily in Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury. Lawyers at Luthens Law Office, P.C. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of West Des Moines, Colfax, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington
, and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Marion, Winneshiek, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties. |
