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Being a construction worker is a demanding and dangerous job. Construction accidents injure and kill thousands every year. Even though state and federal law requires employers to provide a safe work environment, these accidents occur when safety on the worksite is not the priority. If a company’s safety program is not enforced, or if it is insufficient, accidents will happen.
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Based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of nonfatal construction workplace injuries in 2020 was about 174,100. And the number of fatal occupational and worksite injuries (construction accidents included) was 4,764.
Similarly, in Philadelphia there are many construction accidents, which often cause serious injuries or death to workers, to uninvolved passersby, and to neighbors.
Construction and worksite injuries can be caused by:
No matter what the cause, and no matter how extensive the injury, an injured worker should receive proper compensation and should have access to the best medical care possible. Compensation can include income losses and medical costs. Injured workers are legally entitled to compensation—regardless of whether their injuries are the fault of their employer, co-worker, or a separate company. And if your losses were due to a third-party (explained below), you may be able to recover for your pain and suffering, loss in life’s pleasure, loss of consortium, disability and disfigurement, emotional suffering, and past and future medical costs and income losses.
Have you suffered from a construction or work site accident? Has your loved one suffered catastrophic injuries? Have you lost a loved one in a construction accident? A construction accident can be terrifying, and it leaves you, or your family, afraid and overwhelmed. It leaves you confused about what to do next and how to get back to the financial position you were in before the accident.
If you have been injured from a building collapse, electrical fire, powerline, forklift, by falling debris or objects, insufficient training, poor safety precautions and oversight, crane accidents, hoist accidents, harness accidents, collapsed structures, improper use or maintenance of equipment, compressed gases, mechanical hazards, exposure to toxic substances, or other types of construction accidents, you are entitled to compensation. Even if you are injured due to your own carelessness, you deserve compensation and should have the right lawyer to protect your rights. ThePhillyLawyers makes sure you receive all the money you are entitled to.
ThePhillyLawyers are familiar with federal and state construction site regulations, requirements, and policies. We are experienced working with employers, insurance companies, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and safety and construction accident experts.
To determine liability, when we investigate your case, we look closely at all of the evidence and at all of the parties involved. ThePhillyLawyers sends our forensic specialists out to the site to conduct a detailed investigation, which includes photographs and/or videos, observations, measurements, etc. of the scene and equipment. We obtain witness statements and documentation relating to the accident. We also gather your medical records and medical bills, which document your injuries and establish the link between the accident and the severity of your injuries. For your construction injury claim to be successful, a thorough investigation by trained professionals is essential.
Even if you receive workers’ compensation for your jobsite injury, following a serious accident, those benefits may not be enough. You may also be entitled to make a personal injury claim. In a personal injury claim, you would bring a lawsuit against someone other than your employer—the claim is against a “third party”. That is, the construction worker brings a claim when a third-party was negligent, and their negligence led to the worker’s injury. A negligent third-party may be the owner, architect, contractor, or equipment manufacturer. General contractors, as well as all subcontractors, are responsible for providing appropriate safety provisions and ensuring that a construction site is reasonably safe. If an injury was caused by a defective product—such as a ladder, drill, scaffolding, or forklift—you may also be able to recover compensation from the manufacturer or seller of that product.
Remember, it is often illegal for an employer to fire, demote, transfer, or otherwise retaliate against a worker for exercising their rights under the law.
Construction accidents and construction injuries are some of the most serious and the most complicated cases. You need experienced and committed lawyers on your side.
Call us today at ThePhillyLawyers: 215-884-9300. You pay us nothing unless we recover money for you.
Emmett Madden was highly recommended to me. He exceeded all my expectations regarding my personal injury case. He is very professional, as is his staff. He was personable and caring, listened to my questions and concerns, and promptly responded with wonderful insight. He was attentive to all the details, which was comforting while suffering from permanent injuries. His time and effort is greatly appreciated. I would recommend Emmett to my family and friends.
Sarah, Montgomeryville, PA
