Construction Accidents

A construction accident can have a devastating effect, not just on the injured person, but on their family, dependents and loved ones. In a matter of seconds, a person can encounter a life altering accident, which can result in the reduction of the quality of their life or their overall lifespan.  

If you or a loved one has been injured from an accident on a construction site, a trusted attorney can be a valuable resource. At the Simmons Law Firm, our injury lawyers offer a  free legal consultation. Operating on a contingency basis, we will discuss your situation and your injury, and we will help you define the best course of legal action.  

Do You Have a Construction Site Accident Lawsuit? 

You do not have to be a construction worker to be involved in a construction site accident. In fact, your course of legal action may depend on whether you were a construction site worker, bystander, or visitor to the site. 

For bystanders, the construction accident often falls under the guidelines of traditional personal injury law, where a person or organization can be held accountable for injuries. Things become a little more complicated for those employed by the construction company. In these circumstances, the state’s worker compensation guidelines as well as third party negligence may be taken into consideration.

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OHSA) common hazards in construction include:¹

• Falls
• Trench collapse
• Scaffold collapse
• Electric shock and arc flash/arc blast
• Failure to use proper personal protective equipment
• Repetitive motion injuries