When contractors, property owners, or third parties fail to follow safety rules, ignore known hazards, or allow unsafe conditions to persist, workers can suffer catastrophic harm—falls from heights, struck-by incidents, crush injuries, electrocution, burns, and more. A strong construction accident case is built through immediate investigation, documentation of the worksite and equipment, witness interviews, incident reports, OSHA and safety records where applicable, and expert analysis when necessary.
If you were hurt in the course of your job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, even if no one intended to cause harm. But workers’ comp often does not fully account for the real impact of a serious injury—especially pain and suffering, long-term disability, or the loss of normal life. That’s why it’s critical to explore whether a third-party personal injury claim may also apply.
Third-party liability can arise when someone other than your employer contributes to the accident—such as another contractor, subcontractor, site manager, property owner, equipment company, or negligent vendor. For example, if debris falls from another trade’s work area, a defective piece of equipment malfunctions, or a safety protocol is ignored by a separate company on-site, you may be able to pursue additional compensation beyond workers’ compensation. This can include damages for pain and suffering, future lost earnings, and other losses that workers’ comp does not cover.
At Bisogno & Meyerson, LLP, our construction accident attorneys help injured workers understand their options, protect their claims, and pursue every available path to compensation—whether the case involves workers’ compensation, a third-party lawsuit, or both. If you or a loved one suffered a serious construction injury, acting quickly can help preserve evidence and protect your rights.
