— EXPERIENCED PHILADELPHIA PA AND NEW JERSEY PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Philadelphia Construction Accident Lawyers
Construction is among the most dangerous work there is, and when something goes wrong on a site the injuries are often catastrophic. Fritz & Bianculli has deep roots representing the men and women who build our region — and a reputation for holding every responsible company accountable, not just the obvious one.
Serious Construction Injuries Demand a Serious Investigation
A construction site is a web of general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment suppliers. When a worker is hurt, the easy answer is to file for workers’ comp and stop there. We do the harder work: reconstructing exactly what failed and who bore responsibility for it, so nothing that could fund your recovery is left unexamined.
Construction Accidents We Handle — the OSHA ‘Fatal Four’ and Beyond
Most serious construction injuries trace back to what OSHA calls the ‘Fatal Four‘: falls from heights, being struck by objects, electrocutions, and caught-in or caught-between incidents. We handle all of them — scaffold and ladder falls, falling tools and materials, electrical contacts, trench collapses, and crane and heavy-equipment accidents — along with the traumatic brain, spinal, and amputation injuries they so often cause.
Who Can Be Held Liable on a Construction Site
Liability can extend well beyond your employer to general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, project managers, architects, and the makers of defective equipment or safety gear. Because workers’ comp usually bars a claim against your direct employer, these third-party claims are how injured construction workers recover full compensation — including the pain and suffering and lost earnings comp will not pay.
We Represent Every Worker
In both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, immigration status generally does not bar an injured worker from pursuing a claim. We have stood up for immigrant and non-English-speaking workers, and we offer Spanish and Portuguese intake so language is never a barrier to justice.
Serving Philadelphia and New Jersey
From our offices in South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, and Sewell, New Jersey, we represent injured people throughout the Philadelphia region and across New Jersey — with a special focus on South Jersey, from the Delaware River communities all the way to the Jersey Shore.
Under OSHA’s multi-employer worksite doctrine, a general contractor or construction manager can be cited for hazards it controlled even when the injured worker was employed by a subcontractor, which is often the starting point for a third-party claim.
Pennsylvania benefits are governed by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, and New Jersey claims run through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Because the statutory employer defense can shield some contractors from suit, have a lawyer determine who is genuinely liable before you settle anything.
Injured on a construction site? Call Fritz & Bianculli at (215) 458-2222 for a free, confidential consultation. You pay no attorney fee unless we win, we are available 24/7, and we have Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking staff ready to help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is liable for a construction accident?
Liability can extend well beyond your employer to general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, architects, and equipment manufacturers. Identifying every responsible party on a busy jobsite is how injured workers recover full compensation — and it is a core strength of our firm.
Can I sue for a construction accident if I already have workers’ comp?
Yes. Workers’ comp usually bars a suit against your direct employer, but you can still file a third-party lawsuit against other negligent parties on the site. That third-party claim can recover pain and suffering and full lost wages that comp does not pay.
What are the most common construction accident injuries?
The most common serious construction injuries come from the OSHA ‘Fatal Four’: falls from heights, being struck by objects, electrocutions, and caught-in/between incidents. These often cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, fractures, and amputations.
Can undocumented workers file a construction injury claim?
In both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, immigration status generally does not bar an injured worker from pursuing workers’ compensation or a third-party injury claim. Our firm has represented immigrant and non-English-speaking workers and offers Spanish and Portuguese intake.