Injured on a Job Site? Our Philadelphia Construction Accident Lawyers Demand Maximum Compensation
A 40-foot fall from faulty scaffolding in Center City, a crush injury from a collapsing trench in Kensington, or a head strike from a flying beam during a South Philly renovation can leave construction workers facing staggering medical bills, weeks of lost pay, and complex disputes with multiple insurance companies.
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Pennsylvania, with workers facing a high risk of serious injury or death on active job sites. When a construction accident shatters your livelihood, you need a battle-tested Philadelphia personal injury lawyer who knows how to hold general contractors, subcontractors, and equipment makers accountable.
The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman is the personal injury law firm trusted by injured tradespeople. Each claim is led by an experienced construction accident lawyer who:
Locks down accident reports, OSHA investigations, site-safety logs, and foreman texts before they vanish.
Gathers critical evidence such as photos, witness contact information, and incident documentation to determine fault.
Identifies every liable party, including property owners, construction companies, crane manufacturers, and negligent third-party drivers.
Understands construction law, OSHA regulations, and common construction site hazards, including falls, equipment failures, and electrocutions.
Builds a separate personal injury lawsuit to recover full, fair compensation for pain, future earnings, and lifelong care, on top of your existing workers’ compensation benefits.
Negotiates settlements with insurance companies or prepares to represent clients in court when insurers refuse to pay fair compensation.
You pay nothing up front; legal fees are covered only by the settlement or verdict we win for you. Construction accident attorneys typically work on a contingency fee basis, charging a percentage of the compensation recovered.
Most Philadelphia construction accident lawsuits are filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division. A Philadelphia construction accident lawyer must understand Pennsylvania’s two-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits and the state’s modified comparative fault rules. Claims against the City or PennDOT require special notice under Pennsylvania law; we manage every deadline so you do not miss your opportunity to recover compensation.
From our Center City office, we fight for injured Pennsylvanians across the Greater Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties.
Why Construction Site Injury Victims Trust Our Philadelphia Legal Team
Trade-site insight. We have investigated crane failures at Delaware Avenue high-rises, electric-shock incidents on Broad Street rehabs, scaffold collapses along the Schuylkill waterfront, and other serious Philadelphia construction accidents.
Proven results. The firm has recovered more than $100 million for injured Pennsylvanians, and prior six-, seven-, and eight-figure outcomes show insurers and contractors we are prepared to take hard cases to trial.
Workers’ comp and third-party strategy. We pursue every available path to recovery, including workers’ compensation benefits and separate personal injury claims against negligent contractors, property owners, manufacturers, and other third parties.
Rapid evidence preservation. We move quickly to secure OSHA findings, incident reports, site-safety logs, photos, witness statements, and electronic communications before key evidence disappears.
No fee unless we win. You pay nothing upfront. Our fee is paid only from the settlement or verdict we recover on your behalf.
Common Philadelphia Construction Site Accidents We Handle
Construction accidents can include slips and falls, scaffolding accidents, crane failures, trench collapses, equipment malfunctions, and electrocutions.
Our Philadelphia attorneys handle construction accident cases ranging from debilitating crush injuries to tragic construction worker deaths, most stemming from negligence caused by contractors or owners who ignored proper safety measures.
Workplace Hazards | Typical Construction Injuries | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Falls from Heights | spinal fractures, traumatic brain injury, paralysis | Scaffold gaps in University City, open shafts on Market Street |
Falling Objects | skull fractures, crush injuries, severe lacerations | Unsecured rebar at Northern Liberties builds |
Trench & Excavation Collapses | asphyxiation, crush trauma, fatal construction accidents | Utility digs in South Philly |
Electrical & Burn Accidents | electrocution, third-degree burns | Live-wire contact in Old City rehabs |
Equipment Malfunctions | amputations, serious injuries | Nail-gun misfires, defective boom lifts |
Vehicle & Heavy-Machinery Strikes | multiple fractures, internal bleeding | Dump truck rollovers on the I-95 rebuild |
Whether the job involved a union crew or a small contractor, our construction accident lawyers in Philadelphia trace every subcontract and insurance coverage layer to expose all liable parties.
Key Pennsylvania Rules for Construction Accident Claims
Rule | Impact on Your Case |
|---|---|
Workers’ Compensation | Pays medical care and partial wage loss, but does not cover pain, suffering, or full lost earnings. |
Third-Party Liability | If negligence by a property owner, equipment maker, or motorist caused the harm, our construction-accident attorneys file a separate lawsuit for total damages. |
Two-Year Statute of Limitations (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524) | You must file any third-party personal injury claim within 24 months of the incident. |
Workers’ compensation may provide injured construction workers with some financial relief, but these benefits rarely cover the full cost of a serious injury. Understanding how workers’ compensation and third-party lawsuits interact allows our legal team to pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost income, permanent disability, and, in fatal cases, death benefits for surviving family members.
Damages We Pursue for Injured Construction Workers
Injured workers may be entitled to recover compensation for:
Economic losses, including medical care, surgeries, rehabilitation, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity.
Non-economic losses, including pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Permanent disability benefits or death benefits are paid when construction accidents result in long-term impairment or fatal injuries.
Punitive damages when contractors violate OSHA safety rules or knowingly create dangerous conditions.
Our mission is to secure the maximum compensation to prevent financial ruin and support lifelong recovery.
What to Do After a Construction Site Accident in Philadelphia
Report the accident to your site supervisor and request a copy of the incident report.
Seek medical treatment immediately to protect your health and document your workplace injuries.
Photograph the scene, including unsafe equipment, missing guardrails, or hazardous conditions.
Gather witness statements, including names and contact information, while memories are fresh.
Avoid speaking with insurance companies before getting legal advice.
Schedule a free consultation with a Philadelphia construction accident lawyer to protect your legal rights and preserve evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be sued after a construction accident?
In Pennsylvania, injured workers can usually collect workers’ compensation from their employer and may also bring a separate third-party personal injury claim against any negligent non-employer who contributed to the accident. That may include general contractors, subcontractors, site owners, equipment manufacturers, crane companies, trucking companies, or other outside parties. A Philadelphia construction accident lawyer should identify every liable party early so no source of compensation is missed.
Are construction accident cases hard to win?
They can be complex because multiple contractors, insurers, and safety records are often involved, but strong evidence can make these cases highly winnable. OSHA reports, site-safety logs, maintenance records, incident reports, photographs, and witness statements often play a major role. The key is acting quickly before evidence is lost and before Pennsylvania’s filing deadlines run out.
What is the most common injury in the construction industry?
Falls remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death on construction sites, often causing fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and permanent disability. Other common injuries include electrocutions, crush injuries, struck-by injuries, trench-collapse trauma, and equipment-related amputations. The type of injury often determines whether a claim involves only workers’ compensation or also a third-party lawsuit.
How much do construction injury lawyers charge?
Most construction accident cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and legal fees come from the recovery obtained for you. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee. At the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman, that means you can get legal help immediately without adding more financial pressure after a serious job-site injury.
Speak With a Philadelphia Construction Accident Attorney Today
Construction accident claims are time-sensitive. Pennsylvania law generally gives you only two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, and important evidence such as OSHA findings, incident reports, site photographs, and witness statements can disappear quickly.
Call the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman at (215) 569-4488 today. A Philadelphia construction accident lawyer will review your case, explain your options, and fight for the full compensation available while you focus on recovery.
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Hurt in a car crash, trucking accident, slip-and-fall, or other negligence-based mishap in Southeast Pennsylvania?
The Altman Team focuses exclusively on personal injury law, leveraging a deep command of Pennsylvania tort statutes to win maximum compensation for residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties.
You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.