Injured on the Job by a Third Party? You May Have a Lawsuit
You were just doing your job. Maybe you were framing walls, running electrical, operating equipment, or moving materials when someone else’s negligence changed your life in an instant. A subcontractor left an unguarded opening you fell through. Another company’s equipment malfunctioned and crushed your hand. A property owner’s unsafe conditions caused scaffolding to collapse. Now […]
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Wrongful Death in a Construction Zone: Who’s Liable?
Serious accidents can take place at construction sites. Crew members could sustain life-threatening injuries or permanent disabilities due to a lack of safety protocols, negligent supervision, or OSHA violations. Some accidents may even turn fatal. When it comes to construction site wrongful death claims, a victim’s surviving loved ones have to identify the liable party. […]
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Suing for Injuries From a Falling Object at a Construction Site
Crew members and bystanders alike can sustain injuries from falling objects at a construction site. Whether debris starts flying or workers drop tools, struck-by incidents can cause serious injuries that may impact one’s quality of life. Are you in this situation and wondering about your legal options? Learn more about common construction safety risks and […]
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Your Legal Options After a Construction Site Fall Injury
As a Pennsylvania construction worker, you are at a higher risk of experiencing injuries on the job than many other professionals. If you experienced a construction site fall injury, you may have the option to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. However, other potential legal options and remedies may also be available. A construction accident attorney […]
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I feel that my employer’s negligence caused my on-the-job injury. Why can’t I sue my employer?
You are injured and you are angry. You told your employer that your working conditions were hazardous; you said you were risking injury; and, now you are hurt. You want accountability. You want to file a lawsuit. In general, workers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey you are barred from suing an employer for a workplace […]
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Fracking Truck Driver Accidents
If you live or work near a fracking site in Pennsylvania, you probably already know that fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, involves drilling into the earth. A mixture of water, chemicals, and sand shoots into rock at a high pressure to release gas. The fracking industry has proven to be a lucrative one, so the […]
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Common Construction Site Injuries
Why is Construction One of the Most Dangerous Occupations in America? Construction work is dangerous. Heavy equipment, large loads, power tools, multi-level work surfaces, and numerous contractors working at the same time means that there is always the possibility of injury. This is why OSHA, the Occupational safety and Health Administration, has strict safety rules […]
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Workers’ Compensation: When Can You File a Third-Party Claim for an On-the-Job Injury?
A Guide for Workers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey In both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, an injured worker has the right to ask his employer to cover the medical costs associated with workplace injuries. Compensation for on-the-job injuries comes from an employers’ workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation provides coverage of all medical bills related to […]
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Pennsylvania/New Jersey Premises Liability Law and On-the-Job Injury
Your Rights When Work Injuries Occur on Unsafe Property Not everyone goes to an office to do their job. Construction workers, delivery persons, house cleaners, plumbers, repair workers, and others travel to properties that are not owned by their employer in order to do their job. What happens when a worker is injured because a […]
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Defective Construction Tools and Equipment
Who is Responsible for Defective Construction Tools, Machinery, and Equipment Injuries? If you work at a construction site, you know your job has risks. So, you wear your hard hat and steel toe boots, follow safety procedures and keep your workspace free from known hazards. You don’t expect the machines, tools and equipment that you […]
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