Construction sites typically involve many people working with heavy equipment and machinery, posing a serious risk of accidents occurring. When workers on construction sites drop or discard items, others can sustain injury from falling or being struck.
At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., we have represented many people after site debris accidents in Philadelphia. If you or your loved one sustained serious injury because of debris on a construction site, one of our knowledgeable construction injury attorneys could review the details of your accident and explain your legal rights.
Uncleared waste in construction zones can cause severe injuries to workers and passersby.
Construction workers often work at height, meaning that if you are on the ground, you are at risk of being struck by falling debris. Workers performing their jobs on ladders, scaffolds, cranes, steel girders, or roofs could accidentally drop something, such as a power tool, lumber, glass, or other building material. Small items can also fall through unguarded and unmarked holes in floors. If not properly secured, larger equipment, such as ladders, pulleys, and scaffolds, can fall and seriously injure you if you are working beneath them.
In addition to falling from height and striking people on the ground, debris on construction sites also poses a serious slip and fall hazard. When site owners, contractors, and construction companies fail to clear away items that fall to the ground and keep the construction site reasonably clear, you are at risk of tripping, slipping, and falling. For example, if you are carrying a heavy piece of machinery, you are at risk of slipping on fallen debris as you cannot look down to check for obstacles in your pathway.
If you are on a worksite, you constantly face hazards caused by falling items or debris left loose on the ground. Our Philadelphia attorney knows the danger of debris in construction zones and could work aggressively for you to secure fair compensation after an accident.
Injuries caused by falling items and uncleared waste should be preventable. Although workers’ compensation laws prevent you from filing a civil lawsuit directly against your employer, depending on the evidence, you could potentially file a lawsuit against multiple other parties for negligence.
Construction companies should follow state and federal safety standards. They should train their workers on how to properly use and work near equipment. They should provide helmets and other protective equipment. Companies should also regularly inspect and maintain their work sites.
Sometimes, equipment malfunctions. If a defective product breaks, resulting in debris on the ground or floor that injures you, you could potentially sue the product manufacturer.
The owner of the construction site could bear legal responsibility for your injuries because they have a legal duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Property owners must regularly inspect their premises to check for hazards, such as site debris, and remove them promptly or warn people about them.
Our dedicated attorneys in Philadelphia could carefully review the evidence and consider all possible legal options to help you maximize your potential damages recovery after a jobsite injury caused by uncleared waste.
Although they should be avoidable, site debris accidents in Philadelphia do occur and can result in life-altering injuries. Our skilled attorneys know how to build a compelling case for financial compensation.
Call us today to schedule a meeting to review your case and discuss your options.
