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Construction Accident Attorney — OSHA Violations, Third-Party Claims, Maximum Recovery
Construction is the most dangerous industry in America — 1 in 5 worker deaths happen on construction sites. If you were injured, you likely have claims far beyond workers' compensation, including third-party lawsuits with no damage caps. No fee unless we win.
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Construction: America's Deadliest Industry
Construction work kills approximately 5,000 workers every year — that's 1 in every 5 worker fatalities across ALL industries combined. Hundreds of thousands more suffer serious, disabling injuries. The "Fatal Four" — falls, struck by objects, electrocution, and caught-in/between accidents — account for nearly 60% of all construction deaths.
These deaths and injuries aren't random accidents. They happen because safety rules are violated, equipment is not maintained, workers aren't properly trained, and project deadlines create pressure to cut corners. Every one of those violations is evidence of negligence — and every negligent party can be held financially responsible.
💡 THE MOST IMPORTANT THING MOST INJURED WORKERS DON'T KNOW
Workers' compensation is not your only option — and it's often not your best option.
Workers' comp covers your employer only, and it caps your damages — no pain and suffering, no full lost wages, no punitive damages. But on construction sites with multiple contractors, you likely have third-party claims against the general contractor, property owner, subcontractors, scaffold rental companies, and equipment manufacturers. These third-party lawsuits have NO caps. You can recover everything: full medical costs, full lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages if warranted. Most injured construction workers don't know this — and their attorneys never tell them because workers' comp cases are faster and easier.
OSHA violation records are critical evidence. We subpoena all inspection history and prior citations to establish negligence.
The Fatal Four Construction Hazards
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Falls — 35% of Deaths
Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, elevated platforms, and floor openings kill more construction workers than anything else. OSHA fall protection standards are detailed and frequently violated. Property owners, GCs, and scaffold companies all face liability.
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Struck-By Objects — 10%
Falling tools, swinging crane loads, ejected material, and vehicle contact kill hundreds of workers annually. Failure to establish exclusion zones, inadequate barricades, and unsecured equipment are common OSHA violations.
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Electrocution — 9%
Unmarked buried utilities, energized equipment, inadequate lockout/tagout procedures, and contact with overhead power lines cause electrocution deaths. Utility companies, equipment manufacturers, and GCs may all share liability.
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Caught-In/Between — 2%
Trench collapses, unguarded machinery, equipment rollovers, and body parts caught in moving machinery. Trench accidents are particularly deadly — OSHA requires protective systems for excavations over 5 feet, and violations are common.
Who Is Liable in a Construction Accident?
Property Owner
Site owners have a non-delegable duty to provide a safe work environment. Even when they hire a GC, property owners remain liable for certain conditions — especially if they retained control of safety or had actual knowledge of hazardous conditions.
General Contractor
The GC has overall responsibility for site safety. OSHA's multi-employer worksite rules hold GCs liable for violations on sites they control, even for subcontractor workers. GC negligence is the most common third-party claim in construction accident cases.
Subcontractors
Each subcontractor is responsible for the safety of their own workers and work area. A subcontractor who creates a dangerous condition that injures another contractor's workers faces direct liability to those workers.
Equipment Manufacturers & Rental Companies
Defective cranes, scaffolding, power tools, and heavy equipment, as well as equipment rental companies that provide equipment in unsafe condition, face product liability and negligence claims independent of any other defendant.
We identify every liable party — not just your employer — to maximize your total recovery beyond workers' comp limits.
Workers' Comp Is the Floor, Not the Ceiling
Find out if you have third-party claims worth far more than your workers' comp benefits — free consultation, no obligation.
Can I sue if workers' compensation is already paying my bills? +
Yes — and this is the most important thing most injured construction workers don't know. Workers' compensation covers your employer. But third parties — contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers — are completely separate. You can file a workers' comp claim AND sue third parties simultaneously. The third-party lawsuit has no caps on damages.
What is a third-party construction accident claim? +
A third-party claim is a personal injury lawsuit against anyone other than your direct employer who contributed to your accident. On multi-contractor construction sites, this almost always applies. The general contractor, property owner, subcontractors, scaffold company, equipment rental company, and manufacturers are all potential third-party defendants.
How do OSHA citations help my construction accident case? +
OSHA citations are powerful evidence of negligence. When OSHA cites a contractor for safety violations related to your accident, this creates a near-automatic finding of negligence in civil court. We subpoena all OSHA inspection records, prior violation history, and safety program documentation.
Do undocumented workers have the right to sue for construction injuries? +
Yes. Immigration status does not affect your right to compensation for workplace injuries under workers' compensation OR personal injury law. You have the same rights as any other worker. Our consultations are completely confidential, and we never share immigration status with any party.
What is the statute of limitations for construction accident claims? +
For personal injury claims against third parties, typically 2-3 years depending on the state. However, claims against government entities for accidents on public construction projects may have notice of claim requirements as short as 30-90 days. Don't wait — contact us immediately after any construction accident.
What are the Fatal Four construction hazards? +
OSHA's 'Fatal Four' are the leading causes of construction worker deaths: (1) Falls — 35% of construction deaths; (2) Struck-by object — 10%; (3) Electrocution — 9%; (4) Caught-in/between — 2%. These four categories account for nearly 60% of all construction fatalities. Each has specific OSHA regulations whose violation establishes negligence.
Can I sue a scaffold company for a scaffold collapse? +
Absolutely. Scaffold companies that rent equipment have an independent duty to provide safe, properly assembled scaffolding. If their equipment was defective, improperly assembled, or missing required safety features, they face direct liability regardless of who was using it at the time of collapse.
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