Work Accident Attorney – Construction Site
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces. Workers face daily hazards: work at height, heavy equipment, excavations, hazardous materials and more. When an accident occurs, the physical injury can be serious and long-lasting. Lev-Taieb Law Firm specialises in construction site work accident claims with 19 years of experience and a 99.8% success rate.
Common Types of Accidents at Construction Sites
- Falls from height: from scaffolding, ladders, rooftops or unsecured openings.
- Equipment and machinery injuries: cranes, drills, concrete mixers, saws.
- Building collapse: engineering failure or non-compliance with safety standards.
- Excavation and burial: trench wall collapse burying workers.
- Electricity: contact with exposed wires or working near live panels.
- Hazardous materials: asbestos, concrete dust, silica, solvents causing occupational disease.
- Head injuries: falling objects or impact without a hard hat.
Who Is Liable for a Construction Site Accident?
Multiple parties may bear responsibility: the main contractor (comprehensively responsible for site safety); sub-contractors (liable for their own workers and for hazards they create); the property owner (when aware of violations or brought parties onto the site without supervision); and equipment manufacturers (for defective products).
How to Act After a Construction Site Accident
- Receive urgent medical treatment.
- Notify the employer immediately in writing.
- Document the accident scene with photographs.
- Collect witness testimony from colleagues.
- Preserve all medical records.
- Consult a work accident attorney before signing any document.
For a free initial consultation, a work accident attorney at Lev-Taieb Law Firm is available. Contact us: 072-2428822.
