Construction Injury in Philadelphia
Skilled workers in the construction field know all too well the dangers associated with their profession, and suffering a work-related injury can not only damage your health, but may leave you unable to do your job. At the construction lawyers in Pennsylvania of Laffey, Bucci & Kent, our goal is to assist hard-workers injured on the job in obtaining appropriate compensation for their injuries and losses.
Types of Injury and Who is Liable
Construction injuries in Philadelphia are any injuries sustained while on a job site as a result of the site owner or another party’s negligence such as a general contractor or a construction manager.
- Electrocution
- Falls due to faulty safety harnesses or other systems
- Automobile accident on the job, or accident involving heavy machinery
- Heavy lifting or repetitive motion injury
- Contact with caustic substances or breathing in dangerous chemicals
- Burns
- Equipment-related injury
Depending on the individual situation, the site owner or manager, architect, engineer, or another party may be liable for your injuries. A construction accident lawyer in Pennsylvania experienced in the area of construction and workplace injury can work to obtain compensation to cover medical expenses and lost wages as well as disability and pain and suffering.
Pennsylvania Job Site Injury Law & Workers Com
Generally speaking, in Pennsylvania you have two years within which to file a workplace injury lawsuit. It’s important to keep detailed records of your injury and file injury reports with the appropriate supervisors.
