Construction Accident Lawyers in Pittsburgh, PA
The attorneys at Scanlon & Wojton, LLC handle cases involving workplace injuries, including those sustained on construction sites. We are familiar with the federal and Pennsylvania regulations specific to these types of claims, and can help navigate these laws to help you recover for your losses. There are a number of complex liability issues that pertain to construction accident lawsuits, so it’s important to contact an attorney who has experience in handling third-party injury claims. At Scanlon & Wojton, LLC, our lawyers have handled workplace accident and personal injury lawsuits in Pennsylvania for more than four combined decades and have the resources needed to help you recover compensation for your losses.
Construction accidents can occur for a number of reasons. The OSHA and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania require employers to obtain certain permits, conduct regular inspections, and implement job safety programs to limit workplace accidents. Negligence, product defects and failure to adhere to safety policies and procedures can result in avoidable construction site accidents.
Some of the leading causes of construction accidents include:
- Insufficient training;
- Poor safety precautions and oversight;
- Crane accidents;
- Hoist accidents;
- Harness accidents;
- Collapsed structures;
- Improper use or maintenance of equipment;
- Compressed gases;
- Mechanical hazards;
- Exposure to toxic substances;
- Falls from elevations;
- Slips and falls;
- Defective equipment;
- Fires and explosions;
- Scaffolding accidents;
- Misuse of tools;
- Electrical accidents;
- Welding accidents and Falling objects.