Construction Site Accidents

Contact a Toledo and Northwest Ohio Construction Site Accident Lawyer

Construction sites are dangerous places. The presence of signs announcing the number of accident-free days tells the story; daily injuries are almost expected. Sadly, many construction site injuries are caused by negligence and are preventable. At our law firm, Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A., our attorneys are known for their ability to handle complex construction site accident cases. We help people injured at a site obtain compensation for their injuries, medical expenses, and lost income. If you have been hurt at a construction site, contact us to learn if you are eligible to compensation for you injuries. Call to schedule a free initial consultation to review your case.

Clients and Injuries

Our clients include construction workers of all types, sub-contractors and their employees, pedestrians, drivers passing the site, and municipal employees. Many have suffered catastrophic injuries, such as extensive burns, head and brain injuries, broken bones, and blindness. We have represented families who have lost a loved one, filing wrongful death claims on their behalf.

Possible Causes of a Construction Site Accident

• Defective Equipment. Cranes, ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment can fail because of manufacturing, marketing, or design defects. Falls caused by dangerous equipment can be catastrophic or even fatal.
• Negligent Maintenance. Heavy equipment, gravel trucks, and other machines need regular maintenance. When maintenance is not performed and people are injured, the individual or entity responsible may be liable for the injuries.
• Poor Training. Too little training can lead to poor maintenance, incorrect operation of tools, and failure to follow standard safety procedures. Electrocution and burns from explosions are frequent consequences of poor training.
• Failure to follow the law. Construction is a heavily regulated industry. For example, construction sites are supposed by be guarded and fenced off. Traffic disruptions are supposed to be handled a particular way. Sites with known dangers are supposed to be certified before specific types of work can be undertaken. When ordinances and laws are disregarded and people are hurt, the responsible individual or organization may be required to pay compensation.

To build a strong case for our client injured in a construction site accident, we investigate the site and the accident thoroughly. Some investigations are slowed by the existence of foreign equipment manufacturers, competing jurisdictions, and local and state laws. Because our firm has access to an extensive network of engineers, electricians, accident investigators, and architects, we can untangle the complex legal issues involved in a construction site accident, building a strong case for our clients. Contact us to learn more. Let us put our more than 30 years of experience to work for you.