New Jersey Construction Accident Lawyer

Experienced Construction Worker Injury Attorney in Camden County, NJ Provides a Free Initial Case Review for Clients in Voorhees as well as Burlington County, Gloucester County, and Throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Construction sites are notably dangerous places with equipment and working conditions that can cause severe injuries if they are not maintained and taken care of correctly. At Garber Law, P.C., a New Jersey construction accident lawyer knows that construction companies have a responsibility to reasonably maintain their construction sites and to keep them safe for their workers and any visitors or people passing by the work site.

We also know that clients who are injured in construction site accidents can have a difficult time paying for medical bills and dealing with lost wages when they are trying to recover from their injuries.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction accident, you need to contact an experienced premises liability lawyer to handle your case. Our firm has practiced personal injury law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania since 1986. We fully investigate every case we handle to determine the extent and cause of your injuries and we work hard to get the resolution and damages you deserve.

Types Of New Jersey Construction Accidents

There are many types of construction accidents. Many of them happen across a wide variety of industries. Some of the more common types of accidents include:

• Ladder accidents
• Crane accidents
• Forklift accidents
• Scaffolding accidents
• Dangerous and defective products and equipment
• Elevator accidents
• Welding accidents
• Compressor accidents
• Nail gun injuries
• Fires and explosion accidents
• Toxic spills
• Accidents caused by poor supervision
• Cutting accidents
• Collapsed buildings and trench accidents
• And more

Construction Accident Causes

On a construction site, there are numerous problems that can cause serious injury, including:

• Inadequate safety inspections of equipment and materials
• Defective or poor equipment
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and local building code violations
• Falling materials or tools, or other objects that have been left unsecured on the ground
• Chemical leaks and explosions
• Electrical accidents
• Errors in judgment
• Many construction accidents are caused by a failure to properly inspect.

Remedies If An Employee Is Hurt

Most employees who are injured at work in a construction accident are covered by their state’s workers’ compensation laws. In workers’ compensation cases:

• The employee is covered without needing to show fault.
• The employee should be covered for his/her medical bills
• The employee normally receives a percentage of lost wages
• The employee does not receive money for pain and suffering
• The employee may have a case against a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer

Remedies If A Non-Employee Is Hurt

Who might be responsible? Sometimes a nonemployer is responsible for the worker’s or nonworker’s injuries. At Garber Law, P.C., we hold these parties accountable through a third-party injury claim. Some examples of non-employers who may be responsible include:

• A manufacturer of faulty construction equipment or machinery
• The owner of the building or place where the accident happened
• Independent contractors—the prime contractor, construction constructor, and subcontractor
• The employer may be liable to nonemployees.

Common Safety Violations in the New Jersey Construction Industry 

Construction zones are high-risk workplaces. However, construction contractors and site owners have the responsibility to ensure a reasonable level of safety on the site. Not every contractor adheres to these requirements. This can result in accidents on the construction site. The following are some of the most common safety violations in the construction industry in New Jersey. 

• Ladder safety violations 
• Lack of eye protection 
• Lack of face protection 
• Unsafe scaffolding 
• Faulty fall protection systems 
• Inadequate fall protection training

Contact A New Jersey Construction Accident Lawyer Today

If you’ve been hurt because of a construction accident or because of any accident, contact a personal injury lawyer at Garber Law, P.C. today to make an appointment for a free initial consultation. We have evening and weekend appointments available and will also make off-site and hospital visits.

Contact us online or call us today at 856-219-4628. From our office in Voorhees, we handle cases across New Jersey, including Camden County, Gloucester County, and Burlington County. We also handle cases in Pennsylvania from our office in Philadelphia, including Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County.

Frequently Asked Questions about Construction Accidents in New Jersey