Philadelphia Construction Accident Lawyer

Have You Suffered an Injury on a Construction Site?

Construction sites are an inherently very dangerous place to work. Not only are many people doing many different things at once, but the equipment, chemicals, and unsecure structures make the general environment more dangerous than a typical workplace. To reduce one's risk of serious injury or death, it's important for all construction workers, as well as anyone who might be passing through a construction site, to remain alert and exercise caution.

If you were injured on a construction site in or near Philadelphia, you should speak with a knowledgeable injury lawyer about your legal rights and options. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, you could have legal grounds to pursue workers' compensation benefits or seek damages in a personal injury lawsuit. A Philadelphia construction accident attorney at the Law Offices of Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. can review the circumstances of your accident or injury, and advise as to how you should proceed forward.  

Contact an Experienced Philadelphia Injury Attorney for Help

In the event that an accident does occur and a construction worker suffers some type of injury, it's in their best interest to consult an attorney right away. Because the accident took place while they were on the job, they can seek benefits through the Pennsylvania workers' compensation system. However, navigating the workers' compensation system can be confusing and difficult, to say the least. Having an experienced construction accident lawyer on your side will ensure the necessary paperwork is filled out correctly and that your case remains on track.

Sometimes workers' compensation benefits are not enough to fully compensate the victim for his pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. Fortunately, it is sometimes possible for construction workers to seek additional damages in a separate personal injury lawsuit.

If you are interested in learning more about your legal rights following a construction site accident, consider scheduling a consultation with Philadelphia personal injury attorney Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. Mr. Murphy has been practicing personal injury law for more than 20 years, and can competently address both your workers' compensation claim and personal injury lawsuit in an effort to help you recover maximum compensation. Furthermore, Mr. Murphy is always available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help you in any way he can.