Philadelphia Construction Accident Attorney

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When you go to work on a construction site in Philadelphia, you put your life on the line for the company. There are more than 150,000 construction site accidents each year, according to the United States Department of Labor. There is a staggering range of accident types and injuries that can occur on a construction site. The causes of construction accidents are rarely singular, in part because so many different companies work on a single job site, side by side. Many factors must be considered when assigning liability after a construction accident.

If a negligent third party (not your employer or a co-worker) was responsible for your injuries, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim in addition to obtaining workers’ compensation benefits from your employer. For example, our law firm represented a man who was working on the roof of a building when he fell through a skylight and suffered severe and permanent brain damage. Our attorneys were able to show that the landlord and tenant of the building were aware the skylights were dangerous and were negligent. A Philadelphia jury awarded our client $24.8 million in damages.

A construction accident lawyer from Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C., can help you explore all your legal options so that you can pursue all the financial resources you need to pay your bills and provide for your family in the wake of a work injury. We are ready to muster all of our available resources to aggressively advocate for your rights after a construction accident so that you can focus on your recovery. Call our team of experienced attorneys today for a free consultation.

Types of Construction Accidents

Construction sites usually contain industrial machinery, heavy building materials, and many other possible dangers. To prevent potentially deadly workplace accidents, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) maintains strict safety regulations. These include rules pertaining to safety equipment, proper building procedures and codes, employee training, and more. However, contractors and other companies may ignore these rules in the interest of profits, increasing the risk of a catastrophic accident.

There are many different types of construction accidents, such as:

  • Electrical Accidents
  • Crane Accidents
  • Accidents Caused by Structural Defects
  • Carpenter and Ironworker Accidents
  • Industrial Accidents
  • Roofing Accidents
  • Falls from Heights
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Fires
  • Gas Leaks and Explosions
  • Forklift Accidents
  • Heavy Machinery Accidents
  • Elevator Shaft Accidents
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Explosions and Burns

These examples are only a representation of all things that can go wrong on a construction site and cause serious injuries.

Construction workers may also be at risk for occupational diseases or illnesses if companies do not ensure that the worksite is free from mishandled toxic substances. These conditions may develop slowly over time, but they can be debilitating or deadly. Like any construction injury, occupational illnesses may be grounds for a workers’ compensation claim and/or personal injury lawsuit.

Types of Construction Injuries

Due to the variety of activities that take place at any given time on a construction site, workers can be injured in a wide variety of ways.

Some of the most common construction site injuries include:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Broken Bones and Lacerations
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Torn Ligaments
  • Impact Injuries
  • Overuse Injuries

If you have suffered these or any other types of injuries due to a construction site accident, our construction accident attorneys are here to help.

We have extensive experience handling construction site injuries just like yours, and we can help you get through all aspects of the legal process so that you get the compensation you deserve. When you call us for a free consultation, we will review your case with you in detail and devise a legal strategy that works for your situation.