Construction Accident Personal Injury Claims

Trust Us To Handle Your Personal Injury Claim From Accident to Maximum Settlement and Protect Your Rights.

After an injury, a client should not feel abandoned and be left in the dark. They want to know that the matter is progressing in the direction of their desired outcome. Furthermore issues regarding medical treatment, insurance and other matters related to the case must be addressed by counsel. When clients do not receive updates from their attorneys, they begin calling the office and leaving messages that often go without response. This lack of communication is one of the leading complaints received by attorneys from new clients from previous firms. While it maybe just another case to a larger well known firm, to me and my firm it is the most important issue in my client's life. This is one reason I developed “AIRS”, an efficient system for responding to clients and maximizing results. The Accident Injury Response System “AIRS” provides immediate response once the firm or me personally receives “The One Call To Do It All.” In developing the Accident Injury Response System “AIRS” I provided for the injured client a system which would provide a team of professionals each equipped with their own skills set, from the immediate intake meeting and acquisition of representation agreement and authorization documents with me whether at their home, hospital 24/7 or by Zoom call and emailed appropriately. The documents are provided in the Contact secured section of the website which you can print out and complete. ( Retainer Agreement, Medical Authorization Forms, Client Accident Injury Intake Form.) Upon acquisition of these documents and any other relevant forms and documents to the accident AIRS would be fully implemented by having our team of medical personnel see that the client(s) are receiving the required medical treatment. Depending on the type of accident injury whether a construction versus a motor vehicle the Accident Injury Response System AIRS will promptly be implemented when we receive The One Call To Do It All. We will conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation accompanied by a subsequent analysis of all cumulative information and evidence utilizing general System protocols, procedures by our knowledgeable and experienced network of professionals. In addition there will be specific detailed accident injury methods of investigation employed through AIRS to ensure an exhaustive investigative process and analysis to support our client third party liability claims for a maximum settlement recovery. If an accident injury presents a workers compensation and third party liability lawsuits, we will maintain consistent and informative communication with client(s) on all third party claim issues as well as with client(s) and with a workers compensation attorney if one is involved to ensure the workers compensation positively impacts on the third party claims we are representing on your behalf. Our personal accident injury attorneys and OSHA trained safety personnel, photographers, witness interviewers, and staff will rapidly visit the accident site to initiate the System process to protect your rights and maximize your settlement compensation recovery.

There are numerous parties on a construction site at any given time, some of whom may not be directly responsible for the site in which the accident injury occurred. However, even third-party vendors have a responsibility to avoid negligent or potentially dangerous behavior. If a third-party other than an employer is also responsible for a construction injury, they can be sued or an insurance claim can be made against them in addition to filing for workers' compensation. Third-party liability lawsuits can result in compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress as a result of the accident injury.
Since there may be many different parties who are liable for your construction accident, an experienced personal injury attorney can help you determine precisely who is responsible for your injuries. A construction accident injury can give rise to both a workers' compensation claim and a claim against a negligent third-party contractor.

Workers' compensation typically provides coverage only for necessary medical treatment and compensation for lost wages. This means that workers' comp benefits may not be enough to adequately compensate you for your injuries.

Never Assume Workers' Compensation Benefits Are Your Only Avenue For Compensation

If a third party's negligence contributed in any way to your construction accident, you may have a lawsuit against them to recover financial compensation. Property owners, contractors, equipment manufacturers, architects, and project engineers can all potentially be sued for construction site injuries.
Owners and general contractors need to ensure that certain safety standards are in place for both their workers and for pedestrians who may be passing by the construction site. They also need to warn workers of potential hazards at the worksite. Additionally, you might have a viable product liability claim. If a piece of faulty equipment or a defective product caused your construction injury, you may be able to sue the manufacturer.

Call Pasquale E. Bianculli today at The One Call To Do It All 215-620-7828 to schedule a free confidential consult for AIRS is HERE!

Who Can be Held Liable for Construction Accident Injuries?   If an employer carries workers' compensation insurance, they are typically provided immunity from personal injury lawsuits. Workers' compensation does not bar lawsuits against employers if the injury was intentional or egregious; however, it is more common to file claims against a third party. Construction Site Owner(s): In these cases, liability typically hinges on the degree of control the owner has over the premises, compared to the degree of control over the work being conducted itself. General and Sub-Contractors: Under OSHA, both general contractors and sub-contractors have the duty to provide workers with a reasonably safe construction site, warn of any hazards at the site or inherent in the job itself, and ensure the work is being performed according to safety regulations. When an injury occurs, the failure of a contractor or subcontractor to perform these duties may allow an injured worker the opportunity to seek compensation for their losses.

Prime Contractors: Prime contractors are responsible only for work that is identified in their contract, or for any work they delegate to subcontractors so long as they have exclusive responsibility for such subcontractors. 

Architects and Engineers: In some cases, architects and engineers have a duty to observe progress and ensure compliance with plans and relevant code regulations. To determine whether an architect or engineer may be liable for an injury, it is necessary to establish which duties were outlined by their contract with the construction company. 

Manufacturers: Any party in the chain of distribution of a defective product, including manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers, may be held liable if a defect in their product causes an injury. 

Construction sites need to take necessary precautions in order to protect those who make a living performing tasks onsite each day. When a construction accident happens the injuries can quickly become catastrophic. Those injured need to have skilled legal guidance to make sure they are able to recover full compensation.

These accidents are often serious. People have walked through our doors with back injuries, head injuries, burns and lacerations. We are here to explain your options and discuss all of the potential solutions.

Having an experienced attorney at your side is of the utmost importance. Without proper representation, you run the risk of getting less than you deserve. Pasquale E Bianculli Esquire PC and Fritz and Bianculli LLC will fight for what is rightfully yours. This can include payment for medical costs and lost wages relating to your injury. It can also cover any necessary rehabilitation treatment you now need to do. Our goal is to get you back on your feet as soon as it is safely possible while ensuring that you receive the maximum settlement compensation for all you had to endure.

By industry, construction has some of the highest on-the-job fatality rates in the United States.
Data published by OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, shows that in 2019 20% of employee fatalities in the private industry occurred on construction sites. According to the federal report, 1,061 construction workers died in 2019, accounting for one in every five worker deaths in the U.S. that year.

5,190 U.S. workers died on the job in 2021. When broken down, there were about 15 workplace deaths per day across the nation. Thus, approximately three construction workers died on the job every day of the year.

Although some of the top 10 most frequently violated OSHA standards in 2021 were specific to the construction industry — like standards surrounding ladder safety, scaffolding requirements, and fall protection on construction sites — most were observed in general industries.

In 2019, approximately 27.4% of nonfatal workplace injuries that occurred in the private industry were due to slips, trips, and falls.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 888,220 workplace injuries that were recorded in 2019 that resulted in time away from work, 244,000 were from falls, slips, and trips, resulting in 75,420 sprains, strains, and tears, 46,800 fractures, and 6,740 cuts, lacerations, and punctures.

Workers most at risk of serious slip & fall:

Construction workers: According to OSHA, the #1 cause of fatal workplace injuries in the construction industry is falling. Workers who are not secure while using ladders or scaffolds, whose safety gear malfunctions or who work around open spaces such as trenches can suffer serious injuries.

Restaurant workers: Slick surfaces, sticky/oily floors and people rushing around in a small space can contribute to a fall. Servers, cooks, bartenders, barbacks and bussers must jostle for space in wet areas. These factors can lead to a serious fall and accompanying injuries, including burns.

Home contractors: Roofers & builders are at risk of falling from a height. Whenever you are more than 6 feet off the ground, a fall has the potential to cause you severe harm.

Maintenance workers: People in the building maintenance and janitorial fields are in charge of sweeping, snow & ice removal, mopping & refinishing tile floors in common areas and restrooms. Because of that, they are constantly walking on hazardous, slippery surfaces.

Falls, slips, and trips accounted for 35.3 percent of the workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020. Workers in construction and extraction occupations experienced 21,400 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses due to falls, slips, and trips. Of the 345 construction occupation deaths from falls, 96 occurred among construction laborers. Although falls are the leading cause of death for construction laborers, workers in this occupation encounter other exposures that result in injuries and deaths. This Spotlight on Statistics focuses on the typical physical requirements for construction laborers, exposures they experience on the job, and nonfatal and the fatal injuries they incur.

Fatal Injuries in the Construction Industry

In 2020, 1,008 construction industry workers were killed in construction accidents. This represented 21 percent of all fatal occupational injuries for that year.
Of the total 805 fatal occupational injuries from slip, trip, and falls reported in 2020, 368 occurred in the construction industry.
247 fatal injuries from transportation related incidents in the construction industry were reported in 2020.
153 fatal injuries from contact with objects and/or equipment in the construction industry were reported in 2020.
Of the total 1,008 fatal injuries in the construction industry in 2020, 174 were caused by exposure to harmful substances or environments.
Of the total 1,008 fatal injuries in the construction industry, 192 fatal injuries occurred in the construction of buildings.
194 of the fatal injuries reported in the construction industry occurred in heavy and civil engineering construction.
In the 2020 report on fatal occupational injuries by industry and event or exposure, the leading cause of fatal construction industry injuries were slip, trip, or fall.
98.2 percent of fatal work-related injuries in the construction industry in 2020 occurred among males and 1.8 percent occurred among females.
Non-Fatal Injuries in the Construction Industry
During the year 2020, 174,100 total cases of nonfatal injuries or illnesses were reported in the construction industry.
Of the 174,100 total recordable cases of nonfatal construction injuries in 2020, 74,500 workers had days away from work, 31,900 had days of job transfer or restriction, and 67,600 had other recordable cases.
20,640 cases of nonfatal construction injuries in 2020 involving days away from work were characterized as sprains, strains, or tear injuries, which was the leading nature of injury of all cases.
2020 Non-fatal construction injuries involving days away from work breakdown by nature of injury:
Sprains, strains, or tears: 20,640
Soreness or pain: 14,190
Fractures: 9,710
Cuts or lacerations: 7,780
Bruises or contusions: 3,470
The most commonly affected part of the body from non-fatal construction injuries were back, with 10,450 cases reported and hands, with 9,760 cases reported in 2020.
2020 Non-fatal construction injuries breakdown by body part affected:
Back: 10,450
Hand: 9,760
Knee: 6,340
Multiple body parts: 6,150
Body systems: 5,640
In 2020, around 250,000 construction work injuries were medically-consulted which represented 6.25 percent of the total number of medically-consulted injuries in all industries.
97.1 percent of nonfatal work-related injuries in the construction industry in 2020 occurred among males and 2.9 percent occurred among females.

Year after year, studies continue to show the construction business to be one of the most dangerous places in America to work. Unfortunately, because of the type of work—often done high above the ground or with large and powerful machines and tools—most construction site injuries are serious. To recover full and fair compensation, you need a lawyer who understands these types of cases, who has successfully recovered appropriate damages for others in similar circumstances.

Our attorneys have more than 75 years of collective experience fighting for the rights of injured people. Unlike many personal injury practices, we don't run a volume business. We understand that every case is different and we take a unique approach with each client. We built our practice and our reputation by establishing long-term relationships with our clients, founded on trust and open communication. We'll take the time to listen to your entire story, so that we can identify all potential legal concerns. We hope that, even after we've resolved your construction accident claim, you'll feel comfortable contacting us about any other legal issues.

The Personal Accident Injury Firm of Pasquale E Bianculli and Fritz and Bianculli LLC with AIRS- Accident Injury Response System and The One Call To Do It All will take you out of the darkness and into the light.

Recent Settlements:

$17,000,000 Settlement for the family of an electrician who was tragically killed on the job. This was the largest reported settlement of a wrongful-death case in Philadelphia County history.
$16,300,000 Settlement for ironworker whose right leg was amputated as a result of accident on the job.
Additional successful client settlements are linked to Fritz and Bianculli LLC at fbesq.com

Since there may be many different parties who are liable for your construction accident, an experienced personal accident injury attorney can help you determine precisely who is responsible for your injuries. A construction accident injury can give rise to both a workers' compensation claim and a claim against a negligent third-party contractor.

Never Assume Workers' Compensation Benefits Are Your Only Avenue For Compensation

Myself and Brian will be best able to evaluate your case and determine, based on the facts and circumstances, what kind of workers' compensation claim or personal injury claim you may have for your physical pain, medical bills, medical treatment, and non-economic damages.

Owners and general contractors need to ensure that certain safety standards are in place for both their workers and for pedestrians who may be passing by the construction site. They also need to warn workers of potential hazards at the worksite.

Call Pasquale E. Bianculli today at 215-620-7828 to schedule a free confidential consultation to discuss your personal injury claim

The first thing anyone should do if involved in a construction site accident is to seek medical treatment. Your health and well-being are paramount.
If you or a family member or other person on your behalf is able, you should follow these general guidelines. It will protect you, make your case stronger and enable us to better evaluate your case:

Immediately notify your Supervisor of the Accident Injury

Contact The One Call To Do It All by calling me at 215-620-7828. We will elevate the burden of doing the tasks below and very much more through my Accident Injury Response System “AIRS”

Obtain copies of the police report and ambulance report
Collect the names of all parties involved
Collect the names of witnesses
Obtain a copy of your medical records
Journal all facts and details you remember about the accident
Journal your medical treatment and condition
Keep all doctor appointments and follow doctor's orders for recovery and treatment
Do not speak to the other party's insurance adjusters
Do not give a recorded statement to an adjuster or insurance company
Do not admit fault to any parties, witnesses, insurance adjusters, or others
Stay off social media (no comments, photos, or updates on your status).

You maybe have suffered severe or even catastrophic injuries leading to economic claims (lost wages, medical bills) or non-economic damages (emotional distress. Injuries for which you can recover damages:

Broken bones – Fractures are common in the legs and arms
Brain injuries (TBI)
Spinal cord injuries
Neck and back injuries – Rear-end collisions may result in a herniated or ruptured disc
Whiplash
Lacerations
Burns
Broken bones
Scarring
Sprain, strains and soft tissue damage
Mental or emotional anguish – The severe physical pain from a motor vehicle accident can cause long-lasting emotional harm.
Loss of vision or hearing
Amputation
Paralysis
Wrongful death

What kind of damages can I expect from my lawsuit?

This will depend on the facts and circumstances of your case. If you are an injured worker, the construction companies are required to have workers' compensation and you will be entitled to make a claim for workers' compensation benefits. You will be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, physical therapy, permanent disability and other damages under Pennsylvania law.

Even if you are not a worker, you may be able to recover economic and noneconomic damages if you are injured on a job site.

In Pennsylvania, there are two main types of damages: compensatory damages and punitive damages:
Compensatory damages are designed to make you whole after an accident. You may suffer both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages include:

Medical bills and expenses
Lost wages
Non-economic damages by their nature are more difficult to calculate. This is where pain and suffering and emotional distress are covered. These damages include:
Loss of ability to work
Loss of future earnings
Loss of enjoyment of life
Loss of consortium
Emotional pain and distress

Punitive damages are most likely not going to apply to most construction accident injuries and third-party claims. Punitive damages are designed to punish a person for intentional conduct. This means their conduct that led to your injuries was more than negligent.

Each case has to be evaluated by us in order to determine the potential amount of damages an injured person can recover in a construction accident injury case.

Injured workers who will file a workers' compensation insurance claim, will have their benefits determined under the applicable State's workers' compensation laws. Non-workers will have a personal injury claim.

Initially, we will weigh how severe your injuries were; your age and health at the time of the accident; whether you have a job or not and if you were the sole provider for the family and how many members you supported; and whether you had any fault in the accident.

There are many other factors to be considered in any personal accident injury claim which our experienced attorneys thoroughly evaluate and analysis through AIRS in order to develop a winning lawsuit on your behalf and to acquire the maximum settlement recovery you deserve.

There will be both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages will compensate you for financial costs incurred as a result of the accident. The idea is to “make you whole” or in other words, put you back in the financial place you were in before the crash. Such damages would include:

Present and future medical expenses which includes ambulance fees, hospitalization, surgery, medication, medical equipment, surgeries, and doctor visits
Physical therapy and other necessary and related rehabilitation treatment and costs
The cost of replacing or repairing damaged property
Lost Income and wages
Loss of future earnings
Temporary or permanent disability
These types of damages are relatively straightforward. So long as they are related to the accident, they are proven by the medical bills and expenses incurred.
Non-economic damages include:
Emotional distress
Pain and suffering
Disfigurement
Scarring
Loss of consortium
Loss of enjoyment of life

These damages require a different level of proof than the economic damages as there are no bills to prove the amount. This does not mean the damages are any less real. They require the experience and knowledge that our firms possess and how the insurance company may weigh a claim for these non-economic damages and be able to evaluate what kind of demand they may make and/or argue for in a settlement conference or at a trial.

We work specifically with third-party claims in which outside parties may be responsible for the accident. Whether a contractor or employee from an outside company makes an error that results in your injuries or there is a defect with a piece of construction equipment, we are here to hold the negligent party accountable. These accidents are often serious. People have walked through our doors with back injuries, head injuries, burns and lacerations. We are here to explain your options and discuss all of the potential solutions.

Having an experienced attorney in construction industry and in representing accident injury workers at your side is of the utmost importance. Without proper representation, you run the risk of getting less than you deserve. Pasquale E Bianculli Esquire PC and Fritz and Bianculli LLC will fight for what is rightfully yours. This can include payment for medical costs and lost wages relating to your injury. It can also cover any necessary rehabilitation treatment you now need to do. Our goal is to get you back on your feet as soon as it is safely possible while ensuring that you receive the maximum settlement compensation for all you had to endure.

Some may say what does building high rises have to do with being an excellent attorney and successful law firm. At first glance, building a high-rise building and establishing a successful personal injury lawsuit may not have much in common. However, upon closer examination, both endeavors require careful esenting Accident injury planning, collaboration, attention to detail, and adherence to strict guidelines.

The construction of a high-rise building involves multiple stages, from the initial design and site preparation to the actual building process and final inspections. Each stage requires meticulous planning and execution, with strict attention paid to safety, materials, and functionality.

Similarly, a personal injury lawsuit involves several stages, from the initial consultation with a victim to the investigation of the accident, the gathering of evidence, and the filing of a claim. Each stage requires meticulous attention to detail, with strict adherence to legal guidelines and the collection of evidence that supports the victim's claims.

In both high-rise construction and personal injury lawsuits, collaboration is key. Building a high-rise requires the cooperation of architects, engineers, contractors, safety inspectors, and many other professionals, each with their own specialized knowledge and skill set. Similarly, a successful personal injury lawsuit requires the assistance of experts, including medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists, and legal professionals, each with their unique expertise and knowledge.

Moreover, in both high-rise construction and personal injury lawsuits, attention to detail is critical. Every aspect of a high-rise building, from the placement of beams to the composition of the concrete, must meet strict standards. Similarly, every piece of evidence presented in a personal injury lawsuit must be scrutinized for accuracy and completeness. Mistakes or inaccuracies can have serious and sometimes catastrophic consequences in both fields.

Finally, both high-rise construction and personal injury lawsuits require adherence to a set of guidelines and regulations. Building codes and safety standards regulate the construction of high-rise buildings, while court procedures and legal rules govern the filing and management of personal injury lawsuits. Masters of each of these professions have a solid understanding of all the guidelines and work hard to stay up-to-date.

In conclusion, although building a high-rise building and establishing a successful personal injury lawsuit may seem disparate endeavors, they require many of the same skills, such as careful planning, collaboration, attention to detail, adherence to guidelines, and the involvement of experts with specialized knowledge.

Most of all an empathy forever in my heart and soul for my working brothers and sisters who have been seriously, permanently and lost their lives as a result of construction accident injuries accompanied by a obsessive advocacy to acquire justice for each and everyone of them whether they have selected me to represent them or not. If they have retained our services and made The One Call To Do It All then they acquired justice and a successful maximum settlement. For the others, always there or you in advocating for justice and safe work conditions to prevent construction accident injuries.

Construction Accident Personal Injury Claims

Trust Us To Handle Your Personal Injury Claim From Accident to Maximum Settlement and Protect Your Rights.

Never Assume Workers' Compensation Benefits Are Your Only Avenue For Compensation

Call Pasquale E. Bianculli today at The One Call To Do It All 215-620-7828 to schedule a free confidential consult for AIRS is HERE!

Workers most at risk of serious slip & fall:

Fatal Injuries in the Construction Industry

The Personal Accident Injury Firm of Pasquale E Bianculli and Fritz and Bianculli LLC with AIRS- Accident Injury Response System and The One Call To Do It All will take you out of the darkness and into the light.

Recent Settlements:

Never Assume Workers' Compensation Benefits Are Your Only Avenue For Compensation

Call Pasquale E. Bianculli today at 215-620-7828 to schedule a free confidential consultation to discuss your personal injury claim

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