Construction Site Accidents

Due to the very nature of the construction trade, individuals employed on construction sites find themselves confronted with dangerous, life-threatening work conditions on a daily basis. Serious accidents and injuries resulting in personal injury and wrongful death occur with alarming frequency at construction sites throughout the country.

Minnesota Construction Site Accident Attorney

Pritzker | Olsen, P.A.has built a national reputation representing injured workers throughout the United States in these often preventable accidents. Attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named Minnesota "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. Our senior attorney, Fred Pritzker, has practiced personal injury law for over 30 years. He is a certified trial specialist and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.

If you were injured in a construction accident, you owe it to yourself to contact construction accident attorney Fred Pritzker. You can reach him toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, by email at info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in our online consultation form. All consultations are free.

Complex Legal Issues Surrounding Minnesota Construction Site Accidents Require Experienced Construction Accident Attorney

While bystanders injured at construction sites typically file personal injury claims, injured construction workers can face a more complex set of insurance issues. Their claims typically begin with the filing of a workers’ compensation claim. However, in the case of a construction site involving multiple contractors, an injured worker may be able to file a personal injury claim against one of the contractors.

In addition, if workers’ compensation coverage proves inadequate insurance to cover the injuries, other coverages may apply. The legal issues surrounding a construction accident can become complex and contentious very quickly. Minnesota construction accident attorney Fred Pritzker has the experience and expertise to help you sort it all out.

Establishing the Cause of a Construction Accident Requires a Construction Accident Attorney Who Knows How to Obtain and Utilize Expert Witnesses
Construction site accidents generally fall into one of three categories:

Construction Accidents Caused by Falls. Construction site accidents are most commonly due to falls, often resulting from improperly designed or erected scaffolding, faulty ladders, or unprotected holes in flooring. In 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that falls accounted for more than one-third of all construction site fatalities.
Construction Accidents Caused by Electrocution. The second most common construction accident is an electrocution accident. Construction workers often find themselves working near power lines, which places them at an extremely high risk of electrocution if proper safety measures are not followed.
Construction Accidents Caused by Improperly Braced Trenches. Collapsed trenches are also responsible for many construction accidents.In fact, improperly braced trenches account for the fatality rate in excavation work being more than double that of general construction.

Establishing that a contractor failed to properly erect scaffolding, secure a trench, or take proper precautions with power lines can require considerable expertise and knowledge of the construction world. During representation of construction accident cases, Pritzker | Olsen, P.A.often consult experts in construction safety and accident reconstruction.

At Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. & Associates, we know what you are going through. Our construction accident lawyers have helped many, many people in your situation put their lives back together.

Our law firm has a stellar, national reputation for personal injury victim representation, and we have clients throughout the United States. Our offices are centrally located in beautiful Minneapolis, Minnesota, and construction accident attorney Fred Pritzker has recently been honored with the designation "Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyer."

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