South Jersey Construction Accident Lawyers

Experienced South Jersey Construction Accident Lawyers Fight for Full Compensation on Behalf of Injured Victims in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ

Construction sites represent some of the most dangerous places in New Jersey due to how busy they are and the dangerous and hazardous materials, machinery, and equipment that are being used. As a result, construction sites pose a serious risk of accident for both workers and innocent bystanders and passersby. When you have been hurt in an accident that occurred on a construction site, turn to seasoned South Jersey construction accident lawyers to advocate for your rights and interests. 

Founding attorney David Gelman and his team at Gelman Law, LLC will fight to ensure that you don’t have to bear the financial burden of recovering from devastating injuries suffered in a construction accident. Our attorneys will help you understand your rights and options and what happens in the legal process. We will also leave no stone unturned in trying to get you maximum compensation so that you don’t have to accept a mediocre settlement or less than the full recovery you need and deserve. 

Don’t delay seeking the financial recovery you need and deserve after being injured in a construction accident. Contact Gelman Law, LLC today for a free case evaluation to see how our South Jersey construction accident lawyers may be able to help you seek accountability from the party or parties responsible for the accident and liable to compensate you for the harm you have suffered.

Common Types and Causes of Construction Site Accidents

Construction sites are home to numerous hazards to both workers on the site as well as innocent people passing by. Examples of common construction accidents include:

• Slip/trip and fall accidents – Slip or trip and fall accidents may be caused by having wet or slippery surfaces on a construction site without anti-skid or anti-slip mats around, or by having wires, cords, debris, or other objects strewn about a construction site where someone may inadvertently trip over them. 
• Scaffolding accidents – Scaffolding may break or collapse because parts were defectively designed or manufactured, or because parts wear down with exposure to the elements, or because the scaffolding was negligently put up by the scaffolding company.
• Falls from heights – Falls from heights may occur due to a lack of guardrails around holes in the floor or other fall hazards, or by not providing workers with appropriate fall protection equipment.
• Falling objects – People may be injured after being struck by objects that are thrown or knocked off scaffolding, roofs, or other high areas, or that are dropped from a crane, forklift, or backhoe.
• Crane accidents – Workers and bystanders may be injured by a crane that collapses due to defective parts or due to the crane being negligently constructed. Accidents may also involve materials being inadvertently dropped from a crane onto people below. 
• Forklift accidents – As forklifts are both large in size and heavy, the injuries caused by forklift accidents are frequently severe. 
• Building or trench collapse – Trench-collapse deaths among construction workers appear to be rising since 2018. Safety experts have said that most trench collapses could have been prevented if proper cave-in protection were used. 
• Defective equipment or machinery – Common defects may include design defects, such as a lack of critical safety features, manufacturing defects, such as inferior materials or poor quality control, and a lack of appropriate warning labels on the product.
• Fires and explosions – Common causes of fire and explosion accidents include old, poorly maintained gas lines, faulty smoke detectors, faulty electrical wiring, defective propane tanks, chemical leaks, improperly stored chemicals, welding accidents, and construction vehicle fires.
• Hazardous materials exposure – Hazardous exposure can occur when workers enter confined spaces and are exposed. There are many instances in which workers were injured or killed by a variety of atmospheric factors and physical agents.

Turn to the South Jersey Construction Accident Lawyers of Gelman Law, LLC for Help in Obtaining a Financial Recovery for Your Injuries

If you were injured in a construction accident while on the job, you may be entitled to financial benefits to help treat your injuries through New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system, which can cover:

• Reasonable and necessary medical expenses
• Partial replacement of wages for time you miss from work
• Disability benefits if you sustain permanent partial or total disabilities

When a third party was responsible for the construction accident and your injuries, you may decide to pursue a personal injury claim, which can provide compensation for:

• Costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation
• Loss of past, ongoing, and future wages or income
• Pain and suffering
• Lost enjoyment and quality of life

The dedicated South Jersey construction accident lawyers from our firm can help you when you have a claim to compensation by:

• Taking the time to understand your situation, needs, and concerns so that we pursue a strategy aimed at securing the results you want
• Explaining your rights and options, including what kinds of legal claims you may be entitled to pursue after a construction accident
• Bringing your claims to the at-fault and liable parties, and aggressively pursuing full compensation for you, including through a negotiated settlement
• Taking your claims to court or filing a formal workers’ comp claim, when necessary to protect your rights and interests

Reach Out to Us For a Free Consultation to Learn How Our South Jersey Construction Accident Lawyers Can Give You the Best Chance at a Favorable Outcome in Your Case

When you have been seriously injured in a construction site accident, turn to Gelman Law, LLC today for a free, no-obligation case review to discuss your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation with our experienced South Jersey construction accident lawyers. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Construction Accidents in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ