Who Is Liable for My Construction Site Accident?

Construction site workers are at risk of accidents, mainly when people breach safety protocols. Unfortunately, most accidents cause severe injuries and fatalities because of the heavy machinery and materials involved in construction work.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in construction and extraction operations experienced 21,400 workplace injuries and illnesses due to slip, trip, and falls in a recent year across the U.S.

Although slip and falls are the most significant cause of accidents, workers experience other accidents that lead to death and injuries. Personal injury law allows injured victims to obtain compensation from the at-fault party if someone unaffiliated with an employer was negligent and caused the injuries. As an injured victim, you must demonstrate liability to file a successful insurance claim or lawsuit against the negligent party.

Consider engaging a trusted construction accident attorney for legal support in proving liability and seeking compensation.

Who Is Liable for My Construction Site Accident?

Generally, construction sites are a risk to construction workers and the public. Therefore, construction companies are legally obligated to secure the sites and protect workers and bystanders from sustaining injuries.

Besides a construction company, other parties may be liable for a construction site accident. Anyone whose negligence contributes to an accident could be responsible if someone suffers a construction site injury.

Depending on the circumstances, you can bring an insurance construction site accident claim or lawsuit against the following parties:

• Property Owner: The property owner must notify the public and construction workers about the safety hazards of the site, including dangerous materials. If a property owner invites people to view the construction site, leading to an accident, they may be liable for the injuries.
• Engineers: An engineer has to conduct a thorough risk assessment, design safety plans, supervise implementation, and ensure all plans adhere to industry and regulatory requirements. An injured victim can obtain compensation from an engineer or an architect if they create a faulty plan leading to an accident.
• Equipment Manufacturer: A construction equipment manufacturer may be liable if a construction site accident occurs due to a design defect or a manufacturing flaw. You can invoke product liability involving different parties in the manufacturing chain because they acted negligently and in breach of warranty of fitness.
• Construction Company: Depending on the nature of the project, a single construction company may be in charge, making it easy to determine the liable party. A construction company has primary duties such as providing safety equipment, training workers on safety protocols, and securing construction sites. You can obtain compensation for your accident-related losses if you demonstrate that a construction company neglected its duty to provide a safe environment.

Get in Touch With an Experienced Construction Accident Attorney

Construction accidents often result in severe injuries, including neck injuries, nerve damage, soft tissue injuries, paralysis, and much more. Victims of construction accidents endure hefty medical expenses, lost income, emotional anguish, and pain and suffering.

You, therefore, deserve representation from an experienced attorney from The Barnes Firm to increase the chances of obtaining a fair settlement amount.

Contact us online or at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation.

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