Construction Accidents

Legal Options & Rights of Injured Construction Workers

An in-depth look at the main legal options for workers in the construction industry who have been injured on the job.

Construction Accidents & Injury Claims

Accidents at construction sites can lead to serious injury to both workers and non-workers. Depending on the circumstances, the legal options include a personal injury lawsuit or a workers compensation claim.

Difference Between a Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Claim

The main differences between a workers' comp claim and a personal injury lawsuit are the fault requirements and types of compensation available.

Worker's Compensation Coverage for Construction Injuries

Almost any construction worker injury will be covered by workers compensation insurance. In some cases, the worker may have additional compensation options as well.

Liability for Construction Site Injuries Caused By Falling Objects

There are many ways a worker or passerby can be injured by falling objects at a construction site. Liability for the injury depends on the details of the accident.

Liability for a Construction Worker Injured in a Fall

Falls are a leading contributor to construction site injuries, and almost always covered under workers' compensation laws. Occasionally though, a third-party lawsuit may be filed.

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Construction Accident

If a worker is killed in a construction accident, a wrongful death lawsuit could be filed by his or her family members.

Injury Lawsuits Based on Negligent Construction

When a poorly constructed building causes injuries to workers or non-workers, the parties behind the construction can face a lawsuit for negligent construction.

Who is Liable for Scaffold Accidents?

Most commonly, workers compensation will cover scaffold accidents and injuries, but sometimes a personal injury lawsuit is more appropriate.

Who is Legally Responsible for Defects in Construction?

There are two basic types of construction defects: defects that occur during the design of a home or building, and defects that occur during the building phase.