Construction Lawyers in Pennsylvania
Personal Injury, Premise Liability & Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Laffey, Bucci & Kent Practice Areas
At the Philadelphia construction law firm of Laffey, Bucci & Kent our experienced attorneys are committed to providing professional knowledge and guidance to your individual case. With over 25 years of experience and a solid background in assisting construction workers and others injured in the workplace, helping victims in premises and product liability cases, securing compensation for victims of auto accidents, and pursuing justice for victims of medical malpractice, our team of lawyers provide personal attention and apply practiced knowledge to each and every case to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Construction Accidents in Pennsylvania
In statistics provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), four out of every 100 employees during 2007 were involved in a workplace injury or illness situation in the United States. That same year, 220 workers in Pennsylvania tragically died in work-related accidents. Many jobs are dangerous, and even those that are seemingly safe still harbor risk factors that can cost you and your loved ones health, time, and money.
Construction workers are particularly at risk. Pennsylvania construction law heavily regulates construction safety, but workers are still injured yearly and find themselves in situations requiring legal assistance. If an employer or site owner violates any of the construction laws in Philadelphia or surrounding areas, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, which includes medical expense coverage and lost wages compensation. Who is liable for the cost of your injury can depend on many factors, and it's important to have an experienced and able lawyer on your side.
Premises Liability Law
Premises liability laws involve accidents such as slip and falls, and can be notoriously difficult to deal with. You must be able to prove that the property owner or manager was aware of a safety issue on their property and acted negligently in providing appropriate warning or clean-up of the situation. This can be tough to prove, so having a skilled lawyer on your side is a great asset.
Product Liability Law
It’s up to those who market and sell products and devices to provide adequate safety features and literature, and adhere to manufacturing standards for the safety of consumers. If you are harmed or injured by a faulty or sub-standard product, you are protected by federal and Pennsylvania law and could be entitled to compensation for your injury. Negligence, fraud, and inadequate safety on the part of the manufacturer or provider associated with a product injury can all be reasons to speak with an experienced attorney regarding a product liability lawsuit.
Workers Compensation Law
Workers comp is designed to provide monetary benefits to an employee who can’t work due to a work-related injury. Employers are required by law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware to obtain adequate workers compensation insurance for their employees. Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act, for example, provides for medical expenses and lost wages. If your employer has failed to provide adequate workers compensation insurance, or you are being denied benefits you feel you are entitled to, contact an experienced lawyer right away to review your case.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases involve any situation where a doctor or other health care provider behaves negligently, resulting in patient injury or wrongful death. Medical costs are substantial and can very quickly become a burden if you are a victim of medical malpractice, and in Pennsylvania there is a limited period during which you can file a malpractice suit – this makes it key to speak with an experienced malpractice attorney right away.
Auto Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are all too common, and tragically often involve innocent victims. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, you probably know all too well the emotional and financial hardship that can be associated. If you have been injured in a car accident involving a driver who was found to be over the legal limit for alcohol, or a driver who was simply behaving negligently, you are likely entitled to compensation. Dealing with insurance companies can be grueling, so having a trusted attorney on your side to guide you through this stressful time is essential.
Victims of Crime
Mental and physical Injuries suffered as a result of being a victim of a crime (child molestation, sexual assaults, muggings, workplace assaults, etc.).
If you or a loved one have been a victim in a product or premises liability situation, are being unfairly denied workers compensation benefits, have been involved in an auto accident, are a victim of negligent medical care, or a construction accident in PA, NJ or DE contact the Philadelphia construction lawyers at Laffey, Bucci & Kent for a free consultation at 215.399.9255, or fill out our web form.
