York Construction Accident Lawyer

Accidents Caused by Scaffolding, Forklifts, Falling Objects & Other Workplace Hazards

According to the Department of Labor statistics, construction work is the most dangerous of civilian occupations. Construction workers working side by side with heavy equipment, compressed gasses, inexpertly run temporary electrical, trenches in the ground, unskilled co-workers, and employers who pay more attention to speed of work and their bottom line than safety creates a potentially hazardous work environment. Regardless of the obvious cause of your accident, if you were injured in an explosion, a scaffolding fall or a trench collapse, or other injury accident, a York injury attorney can assist you. Cases of catastrophic injury or death are of utmost concern to us.

Construction Accident Attorney Serving York & Lancaster, PA

Immediate medical attention to your injuries is vital. So is consulting a knowledgeable construction accident lawyer, who has the resources to begin an immediate investigation into the conditions leading up to your accident. Accident scenes change quickly, especially at construction sites. Our legal team will swing into action to ensure the scene is fully documented and evidence crucial to your case is preserved. Serious construction injuries have devastating consequences. Since construction work requires strength, speed and agility, a severe injury may mean loss of your career. Comparable benefits and income may be impossible to find. Our legal team is highly experienced in determining who may be held accountable and taking action to file a claim on your behalf.

The actual cause of an accident is not always obvious. Some construction accidents are the result of defective instructions or warning labels for products. Hazards may include inadequate safety guards or malfunctioning equipment due to design or manufacturing defects or other negligence. The medical benefits and other compensation which may be available to you through workers' compensation insurance are generally inadequate. A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer at our firm has extensive success in helping clients injured through construction accidents. Call Ilkhanoff & Silverstein for an initial consultation.

Contact a York construction accident attorney at our firm to fight for your interests in your claim.