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Construction Site Accident & Injury Law Concerning Workers & Civilians

If you have suffered a New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Philadelphia construction injury while on the job or as a civilian walking or driving near a construction area, you may be eligible to obtain compensation to help with medical bills and other expenses.  You may be spending the majority of your time at medical facilities or elsewhere in an effort to get better, and you and your family have most likely come to realize that rehabilitating from construction-related injuries comes at a high cost.  As Pennsylvania and New Jersey construction accident attorneys, Brad Cooper and Jeff Schaffer) understand that no amount of financial compensation can truly "compensate" for serious injuries or loss resulting from construction accidents in Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Cherry Hill, or surrounding areas.  In light of the high costs of medical care and other expenses that arise after a NJ or PA construction injury, however, obtaining financial compensation or workers' compensation benefits is often an essential part of the recovery process.

You may have arrived on this site with questions regarding a New Jersey or Pennsylvania construction accident  such as the following:

• a construction site fall
• a ladder, crane, or scaffolding accident
• a forklift accident
• an accident involving any kind of operating equipment
• an accident in which a building or structure collapses or causes damage, such as a trench collapse
• a welding accident
• a logging accident
• an elevator accident
• an accident on a highway or roadway involving construction
• lacerations caused by construction accidents
• a burn injury caused by a fire or explosion
• a gas explosion
• a toxic spill
• any kind of electrical accident
• any accident involving equipment
• a roofing or building accident
• accidents involving nail guns, compressors, or other tools
• any kind of construction site accident involving the negligence of a supervisor, manufacturer, or another party
• any kind of construction site accident not involving negligence or fault, as long as the injured is an employee
• a fatal construction site accident .

The above list is not comprehensive; if you have questions about any type of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Philadelphia construction accident or another type of work-related accident, feel free to contact Cooper & Schaffer for free resources and answers regarding your specific situation.  Cooper & Schaffer commit their practice to representing families in New Jersey & Pennsylvania workers' comp.  and construction accident cases, and they will answer your family's questions with compassion and professionalism.  You may contact Cooper & Schaffer online or at any of the numbers below:

• Toll-free:  888-545-4755
• Philadelphia office:  215-545-7777
• New Jersey office (Cherry Hill, NJ):  856-427-6955 
• Montgomery County office (Jenkintown, PA):  215-887-6850.

Among the questions Cooper & Schaffer are asked most often involve questions regarding civilian accidents at construction sites, third-party negligence, and whether negligence is necessary.  Unlike other Pennsylvania and New Jersey personal injury claims, workers' compensation claims do not have to result from the fault or negligence of a supervisor, employer, or other party.  If you were hurt on the job, even if it was your own fault, you are entitled to workers' comp. benefits to help cover medical bills, additional expenses, and time away from work.  Many regulations exist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania regarding which doctors or experts you can see, the amount of lost wages you are entitled to, and other concerns, so it is important to consult with an experienced workers' comp. attorney before proceeding with treatment or talking to an insurance adjuster.  Reporting your injury to your employer and obtaining treatment with an approved physician as soon as possible is critical to your claim, however, so do not hesitate to contact a successful construction accident lawyer and move forward with the claims process. 

Although proving fault is not necessary in PA and NJ workers' comp. cases, some construction and other work-related accidents involve third-party negligence, constituting a premises liability or product liability claim.  If you are a civilian and have been injured at or near a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation under premises liability law.  If you are a worker and your construction injury resulted from the negligence of a third party (such as a product manufacturer) you may be able to file a NJ, PA, or Philadelphia premises liability claim in addition to obtaining workers' compensation benefits.  One example of third-party premises liability is a defective ladder causing a construction injury.

Whether you have suffered a back, neck, or head injury; spinal cord injury or herniated disc, traumatic brain injury, bone fracture; hip, knee, or shoulder injury; amputation, paralysis, or another serious injury in a construction accident, feel free to contact Cooper & Schaffer regarding your workers' compensation case and potential third-party premises liability case.  You may also be eligible for compensation if you have tragically lost a loved one in a work-related accident or construction accident.  Cooper & Schaffer handle wrongful death and construction accident injury cases in Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Cherry Hill, Camden County, Chester County (West Chester and Paoli), Delaware County (Media), Montgomery County (Norristown), Berks County (Reading), Bucks County, King of Prussia, or many other surrounding areas.  Contact Cooper & Schaffer toll-free at 888-545-4755.

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  Forklift accidents are unfortunately common within the construction industry. If you or a loved one has been injured by a forklift, you need to read this article. It discusses some of the common causes of forklift accidents and the compensation available for injured workers. For answers to your questions, contact an experienced Philadelphia construction accident attorney.
• Scaffolding Accidents: Six Factors That Could Have Led to Your Injuries   
  Scaffolding accidents can lead to serious, even deadly injuries. Read this article to learn about some of the common factors involved in these construction accidents. For answers to your question, feel free to contact an experienced Philadelphia construction accident attorney at our office today.
• Construction Site Falls: Does Your NJ or PA Fall Injury Constitute a Workers' Comp. Claim AND a Premises Liability Claim?   
  When a fall occurs on a New Jersey or Pennsylvania construction site or in the context of work, the injured worker is entitled to workers' compensation benefits, which should cover the high costs of medical expenses and lost wages. Sometimes work-related fall injuries result from the negligence of a third party, however, meaning that further compensation may be obtained through a PA or NJ premises liability case. For help determining whether your construction accident constitutes a claim for workers' comp. and premises liability in Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Cherry Hill, or other parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, contact Cooper & Schaffer toll-free at 215-887-6850.

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