Philadelphia Construction Liability Law

What is construction liability?

Construction liability law in Philadelphia deals with who is responsible for injuries caused to workers and guests at sites of construction. Most construction companies obtain construction liability insurance. This insurance covers third parties injured on construction sites. Construction companies are also required by law to obtain workers compensation insurance for their employees, should they be injured at the workplace.

If you are injured on a job site as a third party, you may be entitled to coverage under the construction company's liability policy. The "company" can be a contractor, subcontractor, site owner, or other party of authority at the site. If the company has failed to obtain this insurance or does not have sufficient insurance to cover your injury, a lawsuit may be the necessary action to take.

Construction Liability in Pennsylvania

Construction sites are dangerous and it's important to always follow safety procedures; but even the most careful observation of these guidelines can't always protect you from the negligence of others. Injuries can include electrocution, falls from heights, unstable structure collapses, improperly filled holes, faulty machinery, construction vehicle accidents, burns, ear or eye irritation or injury due to chemicals or particles, injury from falling, dropped, or thrown construction debris, and other scenarios. The injuries sustained can vary from mild to severe, and in some tragic cases they result in loss of life or disability.

It is fairly certain that most injuries will be costly and time consuming, and may leave you unable to work for some time. It is important to consult with a trusted, skilled attorney practicing in construction related law. Your lawyer should have a great deal of knowledge with construction scenarios and terminologies and the state and federal laws associated with them, will have experience with the local Philadelphia job injury litigation process, and will be familiar with insurance company and workers compensation policies and your rights to compensation under these policies.

Contact the Philadelphia construction law firm of Laffey, Bucci & Kent to speak with an attorney highly skilled in the Pennsylvania construction liability law. Call 215.399.9255 or fill out our web form for a free consultation.