Construction sites are inherently dangerous, but that does not mean you have to accept an inadequate workers' compensation payment as your only remedy. When a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer contributed to your construction accident, you may have a third-party lawsuit that recovers pain and suffering damages that workers' comp never provides.
How We Help You
- Investigating OSHA violations and safety standard deviations on the site
- Identifying third-party liability beyond workers' compensation
- Pursuing claims against general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers
- Handling scaffolding collapses, crane accidents, falls from heights, and trench cave-ins
- Calculating full damages including future disability and long-term medical care
- Handling wrongful death cases for families of construction workers killed on the job
What To Do After Your Injury
- Report the Injury to Your Employer
File a written incident report immediately. You need this for workers' compensation, and it creates an official record.
- Preserve Evidence Before It's Cleaned Up
Construction sites are often modified quickly after an accident. Photograph everything immediately.
- File for Workers' Compensation
Workers' comp covers your medical bills and partial lost wages while your third-party case is being developed.
- Ask About Third-Party Claims
This is the most important step many injured workers skip. Call us for a free evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common causes of construction accidents in Ohio?
OSHA identifies the 'Fatal Four': falls (the #1 cause), struck-by incidents (falling objects, vehicles), caught-in/between accidents (equipment, cave-ins), and electrocution. All four frequently involve third-party negligence beyond the employer.
Can I sue the general contractor if I work for a subcontractor?
Yes, in many cases. The general contractor controls the overall site safety and may be held liable for unsafe conditions that contributed to your injury, even if you were employed by a subcontractor.