Can I sue for compensation after a construction accident?

It depends on the circumstances of your accident. In general, workers’ injuries are covered by workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. This system protects employers from being sued by their workers for compensation in the event of an accident. However, you may be able to sue for compensation for your injuries and other losses after a construction accident in the following circumstances: 1. Your employer has not provided workers’ compensation insurance as required by the law 2. Your injury was a result of the intentional actions of your employer 3. Your injury was a result of the negligence or recklessness of a third party e.g. a subcontractor on site. Contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation with an experienced and knowledgeable construction work accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA. We will explore all the options available to you and help you determine the best approach to recover full compensation for your injuries and losses.

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Construction Work Accident Attorney in Philadelphia Fights to Recover Compensation on Behalf of Injured Construction Workers in Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Throughout Pennsylvania

Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Hundreds of construction workers are killed annually while working on these sites. The Bureau of Labor Statistics placed the number of construction workers that died in 2019 as a result of construction site accidents at 1,061. There are hundreds of thousands of other workers that suffer serious injuries as a result of construction accidents around the country. If you are a construction worker that has suffered an injury in a construction accident, you may be dealing with being unable to work or permanently disabled. You may also be struggling under the financial pressures that come with these accidents. Fortunately, Pennsylvania law allows construction workers to recover compensation for their injuries and losses. With the help of an experienced Philadelphia construction worker injury lawyer from our law firm, you can fight for full financial recovery.

The team at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of accident victims. We are experienced and knowledgeable in handling cases involving work-related injuries in the construction industry. We will fight to recover maximum compensation on your behalf.

Get in touch with us to learn more about our services and how we can help. Schedule a free consultation with an experienced construction work accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA, and learn about your rights and the options available to you.

Common Construction Site Accidents that an Experienced Philadelphia Construction Worker Injury Lawyer At van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim can Help With

State and federal regulations as well as industry standards mandate that employers and site owners in the construction industry adhere to certain work-site safety standards. These standards are put in place to guarantee the health and safety of the workers on the site. However, these measures do not guarantee safety on construction sites. In addition, many site owners, contractors, and sub-contractors flaunt these rules and thus put construction workers in danger of being injured.

Some of the most common types of construction site accidents our law firm has dealt with include:

Scaffolding accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Electrocution
Fall objects
Fires and explosions
Crushing accidents
Construction vehicle accidents
Heavy machinery accidents
Faulty machinery or equipment
And many more

An Experienced Philadelphia Construction Worker Injury Lawyer at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim can Help You File a Third Party Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Construction Accident

Most construction workers are covered by Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system. If you have been injured while working at a construction site, you can pursue compensation for your medical expenses and other losses through your employer’s workers compensation insurance policy.

If the accident is a result of the negligence of a third party such as a sub-contractor, you may be able to recover compensation through a third-party personal injury lawsuit. In this case, you will have to prove negligence. You will also have to show that the accident was the cause of your injuries and that you have suffered losses as a result.

Work with an experienced construction work accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA from our law firm and give yourself the best chance and recovering maximum compensation for your damages and losses.

Contact van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim to Consult with an Experienced Philadelphia Construction Worker Injury Lawyer

Construction site injuries can have devastating consequences. The team at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim has handled many high-stakes construction work accident claims. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with an experienced construction work accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA. Our team will review your case and explain your rights and options to you. We will provide you with the guidance and support you need during this difficult time.

Work with a Philadelphia construction worker injury lawyer from our law firm and give yourself the best chance of full financial recovery. You can rely on our decades of experience in defending the rights of injured workers to secure the best possible outcome in your case.

Yes. While the law does not require you to have legal representation when seeking compensation, it is in your best interests to seek the guidance and representation of an experienced attorney. The laws and the process of recovering compensation for construction accidents can be quite complex. Meeting the requirements for filing a claim on top of dealing with your injuries and the financial pressures they bring can be overwhelming. It helps to have an experienced professional guiding and supporting you.
At van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, you can work with an experienced construction work accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA. Our team will handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on your recovery. We will fight to recover full compensation for your injuries. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation.
It depends on the circumstances of your accident. In general, workers’ injuries are covered by workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. This system protects employers from being sued by their workers for compensation in the event of an accident. However, you may be able to sue for compensation for your injuries and other losses after a construction accident in the following circumstances:
1. Your employer has not provided workers’ compensation insurance as required by the law
2. Your injury was a result of the intentional actions of your employer
3. Your injury was a result of the negligence or recklessness of a third party e.g. a subcontractor on site.
Contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation with an experienced and knowledgeable construction work accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA. We will explore all the options available to you and help you determine the best approach to recover full compensation for your injuries and losses.

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