Video: Boston Construction Accident Lawyer: What Injured Workers Need to Know
September 22, 2026
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Boston Construction Accidents: Worker Safety, Fatal Four Hazards, and Legal Rights
Boston is booming right now, but the city’s rapid growth is coming at a dangerous cost for the workers building it. From tragic crane collapses and trench cave-ins to falls from dangerous scaffolding in the South End, Boston has seen a string of severe accidents recently.
Construction Fatal Injury Statistics
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry’s fatal injury rate sits at 9.2 deaths per 100,000 workers. That is nearly three times the national average for all other occupations.
Federal safety investigators contend that the vast majority of these fatalities are caused by the so-called “Fatal Four.”
The Construction Fatal Four
The Fatal Four are falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in or caught-between hazards.
Falls alone account for more than one-third of all construction deaths.
Falls, Struck-By Incidents, Electrocutions, and Caught-In Hazards
Construction workers can face serious hazards on active job sites. Falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in or caught-between accidents can result in severe or fatal injuries.
Recent accidents involving cranes, trenches, scaffolding, and other construction hazards demonstrate the dangers workers can face while doing their jobs.
Calls for Stronger Construction Safety Measures
While local advocacy groups push for tighter oversight and stricter safety stand-downs, the question remains: What will it take to ensure every worker makes it home safe?
I’m Attorney Tracy Paulsen, founder of Rightful Legal.
Boston Construction Accident Legal Help
We represent injured victims of construction accidents in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.
If you or a loved one has been injured, these cases are often very complex.
Protecting Evidence After a Construction Accident
It’s important to speak with an attorney right away to make sure evidence is preserved, your case remains strong, and you understand your legal rights.
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You can contact me directly at 617-821-5856.
Thank you, and stay safe.
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