Construction Site Slip-and-Fall Lawyer

Construction Site Slip and Fall Lawyer

A construction site slip-and-fall lawyer helps when a worker slips or falls on a job site because of debris, mud, a spill, an unguarded opening, or an uneven surface that should have been fixed. A fall on a busy site is not the minor thing it sounds like. It can mean a fractured hip, a back injury, or a head injury, and a fall into an open hole or off an edge can be fatal.

A job-site fall is also different from a fall at a store, because more than one company shares responsibility for keeping the site safe.

The Law Offices of John M. McCabe is based on Kildaire Farm Road near Raleigh and represents injured workers across Wake County and the Triangle. Our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall lawyers prepare every case as if a jury will hear it, and there is no fee unless there is a recovery.

Is a Slip and Fall on a Construction Site Different From a Store Fall?

Yes. A worker who falls on a job site usually has both a workers' compensation claim and a separate third-party claim against another company on site, and that combination can be worth far more than a typical premises case. The general contractor and subcontractors share a duty to keep walking surfaces and openings safe, so when one of them creates or ignores a hazard, they can be held responsible.

Our Raleigh construction slip and fall attorneys look for that third-party claim in every case.

What Causes Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries on Construction Sites?

Our Raleigh construction slip and fall lawyers see the same hazards repeatedly.

• Debris and materials left in walkways and stairwells.
• Mud, water, and spilled substances on the working surface.
• Unguarded openings and edges without covers or guardrails.
• Uneven ground and unfinished surfaces that catch a foot.
• Poor lighting in stairwells, basements, and interiors.
• Loose cords, hoses, and rebar stretched across paths.

A fall from a height or roof connects to our roof fall accident work, and a fall into an excavation to our excavation accident work.

Who Is Responsible for a Fall on a Job Site?

Often more than one company. The general contractor usually controls overall site safety, but a subcontractor that created the hazard, a property owner, or a company that failed to guard an opening can all share responsibility.

Our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall lawyers identify every party because each may carry separate insurance, which determines how much is available to pay for the harm.

What Can I Recover After a Construction Site Fall?

More than workers' compensation pays. A third-party claim can recover full lost wages and earning capacity, all past and future medical care, and pain and suffering that comp does not cover at all. When a fall is fatal, the family can pursue wrongful death damages.

Our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall attorneys also coordinate the workers' compensation lien so you can keep as much of the recovery as the law allows.

What Should I Do After a Fall on a Job Site?

Report the injury to your employer and get medical care right away. If you can, photograph the hazard and the spot where you fell before it is cleaned up, and get the names of coworkers who saw it.

Do not give a recorded statement before you have advice. A quick call to our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall lawyers preserves the scene while the evidence is still intact.

How Long Do I Have to File a Construction Slip and Fall Claim?

Workers' compensation has fast reporting rules, so report the injury promptly. A third-party personal injury claim generally allows a few years from the date of the fall, often three, with a shorter window for wrongful death. Confirm your deadlines early, because job-site conditions change daily. This is part of our broader construction accident work.

Do I Need a Raleigh Construction Slip and Fall Lawyer, and What Does It Cost?

You are not required to hire a Raleigh construction slip and fall lawyer, but the third-party claim is easy to miss, and the evidence vanishes fast. The value of working with our Raleigh construction slip and fall attorneys is that they find every claim while you heal.

• Both claims handled: Our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall lawyers pursue the comp benefits and the third-party claim together.
• Every responsible party found: Our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall attorneys identify the contractor, subcontractors, and owner.
• Evidence preserved quickly: Our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall lawyers secure the scene and records before they change.

Cost is simple. Our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall lawyers handle these cases on a contingency basis, so there is no fee unless there is a recovery, and the first consultation is free.

Talk to a Raleigh Construction Slip and Fall Lawyer at The Law Offices of John M. McCabe

The hazard that put you down is probably already cleaned up. The Law Offices of John M. McCabe represents injured workers throughout Raleigh and Wake County, and our Raleigh construction slip-and-fall lawyers prepare every case as if a jury will decide it. Call for a free consultation.