Some of the most common injuries occurring as a result of construction are injuries sustained by persons passing by a construction site. Generally, construction workers that are injured have the remedy of worker's compensation. Construction workers may, however, recover additional damages if their injuries are caused by the negligence of independent contractors other than their own employer or by the negligence of the general contractor or building site owner if the injuries occur in a common work area. There are many state and federal regulations as well as industry standards that require the owners, general contractors, and independent contractors to implement a wide variety of safety measures. Violation of these safety regulations and standards may be evidence of negligence upon which a suit for damages may be based. Damages, in addition to worker's compensation wage loss and medical benefits, may include additional wage loss benefits, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and compensation for loss of the ability to engage in other activities, such as recreational activities. For more information on construction accidents, talk with an attorney.