General contractors at a construction job site are responsible for doing their due diligence to ensure proper maintenance procedures are being followed to ensure the job site is complying with all maintenance and safety codes.
Common types of construction injury lawsuits and claims
If you or someone you know was injured or killed on a construction site, you or the surviving family may be entitled to compensation.
Personal injury: Personal injury lawsuits occur when a third party is negligent, and as a result, someone suffers an injury. Cases involving a personal injury lawsuit depend on the victim or their attorney proving the third party was negligent.
Product liability: Imagine a construction worker putting on a full-body harness for safety. The harness is designed to support weight far greater than their body’s weight, so the construction worker has no reason to feel insecure while using the harness. Suppose the harness fails due to a defect and the construction worker falls and suffers injuries. In this situation, the construction worker can bring suit to any party in the chain of distribution, including the manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler.
Wrongful death: When a death occurs at someone’s workplace due to negligence, the surviving family can bring suit to the party at fault. These types of lawsuits can also be combined with other claims simultaneously.
Personal injury: Personal injury lawsuits occur when a third party is negligent, and as a result, someone suffers an injury. Cases involving a personal injury lawsuit depend on the victim or their attorney proving the third party was negligent.
Product liability: Imagine a construction worker putting on a full-body harness for safety. The harness is designed to support weight far greater than their body’s weight, so the construction worker has no reason to feel insecure while using the harness. Suppose the harness fails due to a defect and the construction worker falls and suffers injuries. In this situation, the construction worker can bring suit to any party in the chain of distribution, including the manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler.
Wrongful death: When a death occurs at someone’s workplace due to negligence, the surviving family can bring suit to the party at fault. These types of lawsuits can also be combined with other claims simultaneously.
Common construction site injuries
Injuries at construction sites have a greater chance of being severe, leading to extreme personal injuries.
- Broken or fractured bones
- Brain injuries
- Loss of a limb
- Spinal cord injuries
- Blindness
- Severe burns
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Injuries from falling objects
- Development of chronic diseases
Injured in a construction site? What can you do?
Generally, this type of lawsuit is complicated, and claims can often be denied, which is why working with an experienced law firm can make all the difference. Our team of construction accident lawyers will be with you every step of the way, fighting to get you maximum compensation for your injuries.
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