Construction Accidents

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Construction work is demanding and dangerous. In many areas of Pennsylvania and throughout New Jersey, it is also a primary source of income for thousands of families. You depend on your job to support yourself, and you rely on your employer to provide a safe workplace that conforms to federal and state standards. Unfortunately, in an attempt to cut corners and save money, many construction companies place their workers at risk every day.

Types of Construction Accidents

A construction site offers several opportunities for injury. Some of the most common types of construction accidents include:

• Construction site falls
• Scaffolding accidents
• Trench collapses
• Equipment failure
• Falling objects
• Burn injuries

Any type of construction accident has the potential to result in catastrophic personal injury. While you recover, your medical expenses will continue to pile up, and your inability to work will leave you less and less able to cope with the financial hardship of your injuries.

When you are injured in a construction accident, your employer may do everything in his power to prove that you were at fault. This is financially beneficial to construction companies, and a company that provides an unsafe work environment has already proven their willingness to bend the rules to increase profits. You deserve an aggressive, devoted, and experienced construction site accident attorney on your side who will fight for your right to fair compensation.

Experienced Construction Accident Attorneys

The construction accident attorneys in Philadelphia at Wapner, Newman, Wigrizer, Brecher & Miller have years of experience holding construction companies responsible for their negligence. Knowing that these injuries often leave the victim incapable of travel, we will come to you – at your home or in the hospital – to work on your claim. We are devoted to helping injured workers get the justice they deserve, and will work tirelessly to ensure you and your family are provided with everything you need to recover.

If you have been injured in a construction site accident in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, please contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. Wapner, Newman, Wigrizer, Brecher & Miller has offices in Philadelphia, West Conshohocken, Allentown, and Marlton.