Connecticut Construction Accident Attorney

Handling Complex Construction Injury Claims Throughout CT

The construction industry has historically been one of the most dangerous industries for workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, around one in five workplace deaths happened in the construction industry in 2023. Even when construction accidents are not fatal, victims tend to sustain severe, life-altering injuries, affecting everything from their ability to work and earn a living to their physical, mental, and financial well-being.

At RisCassi & Davis, P.C., our Connecticut construction accident attorneys are committed to fighting for the rights of injured workers. All too often, construction workers are injured as a result of lax safety standards, violations of state and federal regulations, and general negligence. When this is the case, our team can help you fight for the justice you deserve.

If you were injured or if someone you love was killed in a Connecticut construction accident, contact RisCassi & Davis, P.C. at (860) 245-2412 for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn how we can help.

What Are the Most Common Construction Accidents?

While no one should fear for their safety at work, construction workers face a significant number of risks every day on the job. They are often required to work with hazardous materials and dangerous equipment, lift and move heavy objects, and be on or around scaffolding. These and other risky situations can, and frequently do, lead to serious accidents.

According to OSHA, the most common construction accidents resulting in fatality (known as the “fatal four”) include:

• Falls: Falls represented about 33.5% of all construction accident fatalities in 2018.
• Falling Objects: Being struck by a falling object accounted for 11.1% of construction fatalities.
• Electrocution: A reported 8.5% of all construction fatalities were caused by electrocution.
• Crush Injuries: Being caught in/between or crushed by objects represented 5.5% of fatalities.

Other common construction accidents include:

• Scaffolding accidents, including collapses
• Explosions and fires
• Slip and falls
• Machinery malfunctions
• Vehicle accidents
• Trench collapses
• Equipment/tool-related accidents

In the wake of a serious construction accident, it is common for injured workers to be treated at Connecticut hospitals such as Hartford Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, or other facilities, and the medical records generated there often become key evidence in any legal claim. By acting quickly to document your injuries, preserve photographs of the scene, and identify witnesses, you give a Connecticut construction accident lawyer more tools to build a strong case while you focus on your recovery.

Common Construction Accident Injuries

Due to heavy equipment, elevated work areas, and physically demanding conditions involved, even a single incident can result in extensive medical treatment and long-term recovery challenges.

Victims of construction accidents often experience devastating injuries, including: 

• Amputation
• Brain injuries 
• Broken bones
• Soft tissue damage
• Spinal cord injuries

Such injuries require immediate medical attention and, in most cases, long-term treatment and care. They may even leave victims dealing with new partial or total disabilities, making it exceedingly difficult to recover and move forward with their lives.

Who Is Liable for Construction Accidents?

Liability in construction accident claims is a critical, yet complex, issue. Determining who is liable for your damages—including your medical bills, lost wages, disability, and pain and suffering—often involves getting to the root of what really caused the accident.

Some of the common causes of construction accidents include:

• Safety regulation violations
• Lack of protection for workers (including fall protection)
• Tripping hazards
• Unsafe or defective materials/equipment
• Missing safety guards on power tools
• Unsafe construction site conditions

After first determining what caused the accident, our Connecticut construction accident attorneys then evaluate who is liable for your damages based on your specific situation.

In any given construction accident case, any of the following parties could be liable:

• The owner of the construction site
• The general contractor
• A subcontractor
• An engineer
• An architect
• The manufacturer of a defective product

In most cases, these and other potentially liable parties are covered by insurance. This could be workers’ compensation insurance or liability insurance, but most of the time, you will file a claim with the insurance provider, not the actual person or entity.

Damages You May Recover After a Construction Accident

After a serious construction accident, many workers and families want to know what types of compensation may be available and how those damages are calculated. 

If you pursue a workers' compensation claim, benefits include:

• Medical care
• Wage replacement
• Disability
• Death

Damages in third-party liability claims can compensate for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Reduced earning capacity
• And more

The types and amounts of damages you can pursue will depend on whether your claim is solely through the workers’ compensation system or also includes a separate lawsuit against a negligent third party. Our Connecticut construction accident attorney works to identify every available source of recovery so you can move forward with as much financial security as the law allows.