Construction Accidents

Injured construction workers can almost always turn to worker's compensation to recover money for medical bills and lost wages. It's generally far simpler to win a workers compensation case than try to bring a personal injury lawsuit - and state workers compensation laws typically bar the employee from suing the employer anyway. However, there are cases where a third party may be at fault, and a personal injury lawsuit can bring much greater recovery to the injured worker.

Workers Compensation Claims

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.

Construction Accident Lawsuits

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?

Liability for injury or other damage resulting from construction defects usually falls on the architect/engineer or contractor/subcontractors.

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