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Why Choose Segal, Berk, Gaines & Liss?
Segal, Berk, Gaines & Liss has been helping clients for over 50 years with their personal injury cases. As construction accident attorneys for Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, and surrounding areas, we can assist you if you’ve been injured on a construction site and it wasn’t your fault. We never take a fee until we recover your compensation, either by reaching a settlement or winning your case. You can trust us because we only get paid if you do.
What to Do After Your Injury
- Get to Safety: Ensure that you’re safe and nothing can injure you further.
- Seek Medical Assistance: Call for help or dial 911 for medical assistance.
- Collect Evidence: Make sure you document everything. Take photos, get video footage, and ask for witness statements that can support your claim and your case.
- Contact Us: Speak to a construction site injury lawyer as soon as possible. The earlier we start on your case, the better the outcome may be.
- Recover from Your Injuries: When you consult experienced personal injury attorneys, you’ll have peace of mind while you focus on getting better.
Common Types of Accidents
As construction accident attorneys in Philadelphia, we’re often consulted on construction site accident cases. Construction is one of the US’s most dangerous industries. Statistics indicate that the most common accidents on a construction site are caused by falling, being struck by construction tools or equipment, or being crushed by construction machinery. Electrocutions and exposure to hazardous materials like asbestos are also common causes of injury requiring a construction site injury lawyer.
In 2023, in Pennsylvania, there were 30 construction worker fatalities, of which falls, slips, and trips were responsible for 16 of the fatalities. The state’s construction sector reported an incidence rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers in 2023, a figure that was 8% higher than the national average.
| 30 fatal injuries in construction in Pennsylvania | 16 out of 30 fatal construction injuries in Pennsylvania were falls |
| 8.2% Struck-by accidents in Pennsylvania | 7.3% electrocutions in Pennsylvania |
Determining Liability
You may find it difficult to determine who is at fault. Leave it to the construction accident attorneys in the Philadelphia area who have decades of experience and have helped thousands of people. Contact Segal, Berk, Gaines & Liss today for a free consultation.
What to Expect from the Legal Process
- Free Consultation – An experienced construction site injury lawyer will guide you through the process.
- Investigation – We will investigate the case, review the evidence, and gather witness statements to strengthen your case.
- Medical and Professional Documentation – We consult medical professionals to document your injuries and damages.
- Negotiation – We negotiate a settlement from the insurance company or the responsible parties for maximum compensation.
- Settlement or Trial – If no settlement is reached out of court, we will prepare for trial.
- We Don’t Get Paid If You Don’t Get Compensation – Our construction accident attorneys only get paid if you do.
Contact Our Philadelphia Construction Site Injury Attorneys
A construction site injury can leave you feeling unsure of where to turn. You’re not alone. We’re here to help you and will walk you through every step of the process. Contact us today and speak directly with a construction site injury lawyer so you can get the compensation you deserve.
