When it comes to the area of the law surrounding injuries and accidents, it is quite understandable that no person ever wants to be the victim.
Unfortunately, accidents have become a regular part of life that may be unavoidable at some point in nearly every person's life. As such, making yourself aware of the dangers presented in certain activities and job sites can only improve your chances of keeping your environment safe.
Of all counties throughout North Carolina, Wake County is named as the single most dangerous place for work site accident occurrences.
A work site, or a designated area on a local street or highway in which construction is taking place, can be dangerous for workers' when
reckless drivers get onto the roadways.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation's research and statistics for work zone accidents, Wake County had 314 reported accidents in 2008 alone. Mecklenburg County, ranked second most dangerous only had 143, less than half that of Wake County.
However, the number of construction and other work-related accidents appears to be decreasing as time continues. Statistics show that the number of accidents has jumped from 5,896 per year in 2004 to 2,125 per year in 2009. Additionally, wrongful death in the work zone has decreased from 50 in 2004 to 11 in 2009.
If you or your loved one has been injured in an accident at work, now is the time to contact the
Raleigh workers' compensation lawyer from the Whitley Law Firm.
The firm can provide you with more information on workplace accident statistics and help you find the compensation you deserve after you have been injured at work.
Call today to schedule a meeting with the
personal injury attorney!