Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, operates from 4020 Evans Ave in Fort Myers, FL with additional offices in Cape Coral, Naples, and Port Charlotte. The firm specializes in construction accident cases, particularly equipment run-over incidents which can result in lacerations, broken bones, paralysis, internal injuries, disfigurement, spinal damage, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, and even death. OSHA reports that struck-by injuries are among the top four causes of construction fatalities, with approximately three-fourths of struck-by deaths involving heavy equipment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that in 46% of roadside construction deaths, workers were struck by vehicles or mobile equipment, with dump trucks being particularly dangerous. The firm identifies multiple potential responsible parties including contractors, site owners, equipment operators, maintenance personnel, manufacturers, and other workers. Contact them at 800-646-1210 for a free consultation.
Freidin Brown, P.A., located at 2 S Biscayne Blvd in Miami, Florida, helps construction defect victims secure compensation. Their experienced attorneys assist people, condominium associations, and companies dealing with construction defects and concrete overspray on properties. The firm has recovered over $500 million for clients and offers contingency-fee representation, meaning clients pay nothing unless they win. Miami’s thriving construction industry brings many workers to the area who deserve safe working conditions. When construction workers sustain injuries, they may be able to file personal injury claims against liable parties for unsafe conditions. The firm’s legal team protects workers’ rights and fights for recovery while clients focus on healing. Their attorneys have obtained over 20 verdicts exceeding $1 million each, have tried 300 cases before juries, and include two Board Certified Civil Trial Attorneys. Available 24/7, their multilingual staff speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Call 888-677-7764 for a free consultation.
Lustbader Law Firm provides experienced legal representation for construction accident victims in Livingston, New Jersey. Led by attorneys Philip and David Lustbader, the firm understands the financial difficulties families face after construction accidents, including medical bills and lost income. Their experienced construction accident lawyers handle a wide range of cases including falls from heights, ditches and holes, excavation accidents, building collapses, electrocutions, and equipment malfunctions. With more than 25 years of experience in personal injury claims, the attorneys at Lustbader Law Firm conduct thorough investigations to determine fault, which can be complex when multiple parties are involved such as contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. Recognized for their legal excellence with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, they offer free consultations and operate on a contingency fee basis. Located at 615 West Mount Pleasant Avenue in Livingston, the firm serves clients throughout New Jersey.
The Law Office of John Fazzini, P.C. at 310 West Hills Road, Suite 205 in Huntington Station, NY (631-547-8989) highlights New York’s exceptional protective stance for construction workers through Labor Law 240 & 241, commonly known as the Scaffold Law. This legislation offers unparalleled protection in the nation, allowing construction workers to hold contractors, building owners, or their agents accountable for injuries, with exceptions only for owners of one and two-story family dwellings who don’t control the work. The law applies to various construction activities including erection, demolition, repair, alteration, painting, cleaning, and pointing of buildings or structures. It mandates specific safety requirements for scaffolding, hoists, stays, ladders, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons, ropes, and other devices. For scaffolding or staging more than 20 feet high, additional safety rules apply, including secure attachment to prevent swaying and structural integrity to bear four times the maximum weight required during use.
Morgan & Morgan’s Pensacola construction accident attorneys operate from 220 West Garden Street, 9th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502, offering robust representation for injured construction workers. Florida records high workplace accident rates, with 307 work-related fatalities in 2022 alone. Their lawyers help construction workers secure workers’ compensation benefits covering medical care and wage replacement, while also pursuing third-party claims against negligent contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers. The firm handles accidents involving falls, electrocutions, falling objects, and workers caught between machinery or materials. With over $25 billion recovered for clients nationwide and more than 700,000 families served, their 1,000+ attorneys provide local care backed by America’s largest injury law firm. They work on a contingency fee basis, with no upfront costs and payment only if they win. For a free case evaluation, call (850) 316-9100 or their 24/7 toll-free number (877) 667-4265.
Berry Law operates from 6940 O St Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68510 with additional offices in Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Papillion. The firm provides dedicated representation to construction accident victims throughout Nebraska and Iowa. Their attorneys understand the unique complications that come with construction site injury cases and work to secure compensation for clients injured in various scenarios including slip and falls, falling objects, truck accidents, and electrocutions. Berry Law emphasizes that innocent bystanders can be injured by falling debris, faulty construction, or unsafe conditions near worksites. Their experienced team helps clients determine liability, whether against construction companies, manufacturers of faulty equipment, or third parties. They carefully evaluate medical bills, lost wages, psychological stress, and pain and suffering to build comprehensive claims. Available 24/7 at 402-466-8444, Berry Law offers free consultations to help construction accident victims understand their legal options.
Matthew Willens leads Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. at 30 N LaSalle St #3450, Chicago, IL 60602. With over two decades of experience handling complex construction accident cases, Willens has secured millions in settlements for injured workers throughout Chicago and Illinois. The firm specializes in construction site injuries including scaffold falls, struck-by accidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between incidents. As a former insurance company attorney, Willens brings insider knowledge of how insurers minimize payouts to injured workers. His credentials include membership in the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, recognition as one of Illinois’ Top 100 Super Lawyers, and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The firm has obtained numerous construction accident settlements, including $750,000 for a scaffold fall, $400,000 for a worker injured at an improperly guarded construction site, and $400,000 for a ladder fall resulting in shoulder injury. Call (312) 957-4166 for a free consultation.
E. Ray Critchett, LLC Attorney at Law operates from 6047 Frantz Rd, Suite 105 in Dublin, Ohio. The firm recognizes that few jobs are more dangerous than construction, with power tools, scaffolding, heavy machinery, chemicals, and other hazards creating constant risks. When safety regulations are not followed, disasters can result in serious injuries, permanent disabilities, or even death. According to the firm, twenty percent of all workplace deaths occur on construction sites, with the most common accidents involving falls, electrocution, being hit by objects, or being crushed between objects or machinery. Many accidents result directly from companies failing to follow OSHA safety rules. While most construction injury cases must be filed through Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation System, the firm also helps clients pursue lawsuits against negligent third parties. Workers’ compensation claims can be complicated, involving substantial paperwork and filing deadlines, making legal representation valuable. Contact them at (740) BUCKEYE for a free consultation.
Dodson & Hooks, APLC operates from 112 Founders Drive in Baton Rouge, LA 70810, providing dedicated representation for construction accident victims. The firm’s Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers bring decades of experience advocating for catastrophic injury victims, targeting all available compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and other damages. Their work handling cases involving falls from scaffolding, electrocutions, crane accidents, wall collapses, and injuries from dropped loads has earned widespread respect from clients and peers alike. Dodson & Hooks evaluates construction accidents to determine whether victims have third-party claims beyond workers compensation, which can be pursued simultaneously without jeopardizing benefits. They meticulously investigate accidents, collaborating with qualified experts to establish the best legal strategy, whether against negligent drivers, property owners with hidden defects, or equipment manufacturers that produced faulty tools. Call 855-515-1257 for a free consultation.
Irpino Avin & Hawkins provides dedicated legal representation for construction accident victims from their New Orleans office at 2216 Magazine St. Their construction accident lawyers understand the dangers inherent in the industry, where incidents involving defective equipment, welding accidents, poor training, inadequate safety gear, trip and falls, insufficient scaffolding, car accidents, forklift accidents, and other hazards can lead to devastating injuries. The firm’s attorneys recognize that while workers’ compensation may cover some medical bills and lost wages, it often proves insufficient for all damages. Their independent, full-service law firm investigates claims thoroughly, identifies all responsible parties, and fights for maximum compensation through insurance claims or legal action. Irpino Avin & Hawkins offers free initial consultations at (504) 290-0826, providing injured construction workers with the experienced representation needed to understand their rights and secure fair compensation for their injuries.
