Construction Accident in Pennsylvania? Get the justice and compensation you deserve. Call Attorney Michael Siddons for a FREE consultation: (610) 255-7500. No fee unless we win.
Experienced Construction Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s construction industry is one of the largest in the Northeast, and construction workers face serious dangers every day. Falls, electrocutions, equipment failures, and structural collapses cause devastating injuries on PA construction sites. While workers’ compensation provides basic benefits, injured construction workers often have additional legal options. Attorney Michael Siddons identifies all responsible parties and pursues maximum compensation for Pennsylvania construction workers.
Pennsylvania Construction Accident Laws
Pennsylvania construction accident law allows third-party claims against anyone other than your direct employer whose negligence caused your injury. Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence rule (51% bar) applies. The statute of limitations is two years. Unlike New York, Pennsylvania does not have a “scaffold law” imposing strict liability on property owners. However, OSHA violations, building code violations, and common law negligence theories provide strong bases for recovery. Pennsylvania also recognizes the “peculiar risk” doctrine, which can hold property owners liable for inherently dangerous construction work.
Types of Construction Accident Cases We Handle
We handle all construction accident types in Pennsylvania including falls from heights, scaffolding collapses, trench cave-ins, crane accidents, electrocution, struck-by incidents, caught-in/between accidents, equipment defects, chemical exposure, and fire/explosion injuries.
Compensation Available in Pennsylvania Construction Accident Cases
Third-party construction accident claims in Pennsylvania can recover full medical expenses, complete lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring and disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and punitive damages — all beyond what workers’ comp provides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I file a third-party lawsuit for a construction accident in PA?
Yes. While you cannot typically sue your direct employer, you can sue third parties like general contractors, property owners, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers. These claims provide full compensation beyond workers’ comp.
What is the statute of limitations for construction accidents in PA?
Two years from the date of the accident for personal injury claims. Contact an attorney promptly to protect your rights.
Does Pennsylvania have a scaffold law like New York?
No. Pennsylvania does not have a strict liability scaffold law. Construction accident claims in PA require proving negligence — that a third party failed to provide a safe work environment. OSHA violations are strong evidence of negligence.
What if I was an independent contractor?
Independent contractors are generally not covered by workers’ compensation. However, many construction workers are misclassified as independent contractors when they should be employees. An attorney can evaluate your classification and help you pursue all available remedies.
Can I sue if I fell from scaffolding in Pennsylvania?
Yes. If scaffolding was improperly erected, maintained, or inspected by a third party (not your employer), you can file a negligence claim. Scaffolding falls are among the most common and serious construction accidents.
Ready to Fight for Your Rights? Contact Siddons Law Firm today for your FREE construction accident consultation. Call (610) 255-7500. We serve all of Pennsylvania. No fee unless we win.