Sherwood Law Group ("SLG") provides personal injury services for construction negligence cases involving injuries that can include whiplash to fractured bones, ligament/muscular injuries, debilitating spinal injuries, disfigurement, mental trauma, and wrongful death. It is imperative that injured parties immediately seek counsel from an experienced attorney to preserve witnesses, evidence, and all legal rights.
Construction negligence refers to a failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonable and competent contractor would use to prevent harm to workers, property, or the public during the construction process. This can include a variety of different types of errors or omissions, such as:
- Failing to follow proper building codes or standards
- Using defective or substandard materials
- Failing to adequately supervise workers
- Failing to properly plan or coordinate the construction project
- Failing to take appropriate safety precautions
If a contractor or other party involved in a construction project is negligent and causes harm as a result, they may be held legally responsible for any damages that result. This can include damages to property, personal injury, or loss of life. In order to prove that construction negligence occurred, it must be shown that the party in question failed to meet the required standard of care and that this failure caused harm.
Common Construction Negligence Lawsuits
Construction site workers are at a much greater risk of workplace injuries than most occupations. Scaffolding accidents and falls from ladders on the job site can cause serious, life-altering injuries that may require surgery and extensive recovery. The costs associated with these accidents are also extensive.
Construction negligence lawsuits involve claims for damages resulting from injuries or accidents that occur on a construction site due to the negligent actions of a property owner, contractor, or other party. There are several types of construction negligence lawsuits that are commonly filed, including:
- Falls: Falls from heights are a common cause of construction site accidents, and they can result in serious injuries. If a property owner, contractor, or another party fails to provide adequate fall protection or to properly maintain the site, they may be liable for injuries resulting from a fall.
- Electrocution: Electrical accidents are another common cause of construction site accidents, and they can be caused by faulty wiring, inadequate safety measures, or other negligent actions. Property owners, contractors, and other parties may be liable for injuries resulting from electrocution.
- Structural collapse: If a structure collapses due to inadequate construction or maintenance, property owners, contractors, and other parties may be liable for injuries resulting from the collapse.
- Scaffold accidents: Scaffolds are a common feature of construction sites, and accidents involving scaffolds can result in serious injuries. Property owners, contractors, and other parties may be liable for injuries resulting from scaffold accidents if they fail to provide adequate training, supervision, or safety equipment.
- Equipment failure: If construction equipment fails due to inadequate maintenance or defective design, property owners, contractors, and other parties may be liable for injuries resulting from the failure.
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