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Construction is America's largest industry and each year hundreds of thousands of workers suffer injuries because of construction accidents. Given the hazards of construction sites, those accidents often result in serious injuries. While there is oftentimes compensation available through workers’ compensation insurance, our construction accident lawyers evaluate the availability of additional compensation under traditional tort principles.

At Harrison Patterson & O´Connor LLP, our attorneys evaluate all potential sources of recovery and seek to maximize a victim’s compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings and pain and suffering. We are construction accident lawyers that understand the construction industry and know how to take those steps necessary to investigate and pursue construction accident claims and lawsuits. The attorneys with Harrison Patterson & O´Connor LLP will analyze and explain all options available to our clients; aggressively pursue the best course of action; and work tirelessly to secure the best possible results.

Many work injuries are serious, some resulting in permanent disabilities or even death. As construction accident lawyers, we are aware of far too many severe, life-changing injuries that could have been prevented. In pursuing construction accident claims, it is our job to find out why the accident occurred, identify how it could have been prevented and identify who is responsible. Negligent owners, general contractors, sub-contractors, construction equipment manufacturers and others may be liable for such injuries. Such accidents are commonplace and regularly involve one or more of the following:

• Structural failures
• Ladder accidents
• Scaffolding accidents
• Roof falls
• Forklift accidents
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Electrocution
• Defective equipment
• Explosions/burns
• Safety violations

The lawyers at Harrison Patterson & O´Connor LLP are readily familiar with the pertinent laws that bear on the operation of construction sites, as well as the standard of care applicable to those in the construction industry. Upon accepting representation of a construction accident victim and/or his/her family, our attorneys do what is necessary to uncover the true cause of the accident and hold accountable those individuals or companies who are responsible. By doing so, we hope to raise awareness of construction injuries and promote safety and, most importantly, maximize our clients’ compensation for their injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a construction accident, contact the lawyers at Harrison Patterson & O´Connor LLP for a free case evaluation.