Construction Accident Lawyer in Pittsburgh

From our experience handling these cases in Pittsburgh and all over the nation, we’ve seen clients who’ve suffered broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, fractures, head injuries, and even injuries caused by falling objects or machinery accidents. These incidents often result from unsafe working conditions, inadequate safety measures, equipment failure, or anything along those lines.

Yes, a considerable portion of them do. These include chronic pain, permanent disability, traumatic brain injuries, respiratory problems due to exposure to hazardous materials, and psychological issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Remember that the severity of long-term effects depends on the nature of the accident and the injuries sustained.

When we talk about negligence at a construction site, we mean things like inadequate training, lack of safety protocols, failure to provide proper safety equipment, poor maintenance of equipment, or even failure to address known hazards. In some cases, negligence can involve improper supervision, insufficient warning signs, and violations of OSHA regulations.

Four key elements will come into play when establishing whether the supposed at-fault party was negligent: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. What this basically means is that the responsible party must have had a duty to maintain a safe environment, breached that duty through negligence, directly caused the accident, and resulted in measurable damages to the victim.

It depends on what really transpired. Here’s a general rule: you’ll file a workers' compensation claim for on-the-job injuries, regardless of fault. On the other hand, if a third party's negligence contributes to the accident, you may also file a personal injury lawsuit against them to seek additional compensation for your injuries and losses.

Not really, and that’s why you shouldn’t rush to file a claim, especially before seeking legal counsel. Workers' compensation generally covers medical expenses and a portion of lost wages, but it may not cover non-economic damages like pain and suffering, all of which you may be entitled to. 

Don’t underestimate the value of your construction accident claim. You may be entitled to more than what you think is fair. We've recovered north of $20 billion for over 500,000 clients. You could be next.

Get in touch with us today to find out if you have a valid case.