Pennsylvania and New Jersey workers and employees who are injured in scaffold accidents while at work have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim against their employer for medical bills as well as wage loss caused by temporary, partial or total disability resulting from the accident.
Making a workers’ compensation claim should not be done alone. Workers should seek advice of a Pennsylvania work accident lawyer who can advise them of their rights and responsibilities when making a workers’ compensation claim.
Tort Liability for Work Accidents in Pennsylvania
Many work accidents are caused by the negligent acts of different parties, not just the employer. This is especially true for construction site or work site accidents involving the following:
- tools,
- scaffolds,
- heavy machinery and equipment, and
- power industrial trucks like forklifts.
Liability can stem from negligent maintenance, improper training, and in many cases, violation of OSHA regulations pertaining to work site safety. Where scaffolds are involved, liability often stems from failure to properly erect the scaffold.
Defendants in a Pennsylvania Construction Site/Work Related Accident Lawsuit
Construction sites are usually very busy places. On any given day, there may be dozens of workers present, many of them employed by different companies. When a worker or employee is injured in an accident, multiple parties may be liable, such as:
- general contractors,
- subcontractors,
- day labor providers,
- machinery & equipment providers, and
- product manufacturers.
No construction site or work site is the same. Therefore each work accident case is unique and it is important to contact a lawyer immediately to conduct an investigation into the cause of the accident and to determine the chances of success in a lawsuit.
Related Workplace Accident Articles:
- Common Claims Made in Scaffold Accident Lawsuits
- Pennsylvania Work Accident Law -Compensation for Work Related Accidents in PA
- Injured Workers’ Rights in Pennsylvania-Recovery Beyond Workers’ Compensation
Pennsylvania & New Jersey Workplace Accident Law Firm
To submit your case for review by our Pennsylvania and New Jersey workplace and scaffold accident lawyers, call (215) 399-9255. Our lawyers are available for a free, no obligation legal consultation, and can obtain special admission in other states, such as New York or Delaware, on a case by case basis.
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Published: September 18, 2012