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DUFF LAW FIRM, P.L.C.
THOMAS J. DUFF
Duff Law Firm, P.L.C.
The Griffin Building
319 Seventh Street, Suite 600
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3826
Telephone: (888) 251-2722
Fax: (515) 282-0477 |
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The personal injury, car accidents, employment law, wrongful death, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries and product liability claims and settlement attorneys at the Duff Law Firm P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of 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
Construction Accidents Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
DISCLAIMER: The information you obtain at our firm web site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. It is recommended that you should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
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If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an Iowa construction accident attorney, representing clients in Adel, Iowa at the Duff Law Firm. Give us a call at (888) 251-0477.
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| Des Moines, Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa in personal injury, car accidents, employment law, wrongful death, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries and product liability. Lawyers at the Duff Law Firm P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of 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. |
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