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Construction sites present extreme dangers with heavy machinery, heights, and multiple contractors creating complex liability scenarios beyond workers' compensation. At MorenoLawKC, we investigate all responsible parties when construction accidents cause serious injuries—general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. Our Kansas City construction accident attorneys understand OSHA regulations, industry standards, and how safety violations cause devastating injuries. We pursue comprehensive compensation including pain and suffering unavailable through workers' comp alone.
Historical overview
Construction injury law reflects the industry's inherent dangers and complex multi-employer worksites. Missouri maintains robust third-party liability allowing injured workers to pursue negligent contractors and manufacturers beyond employer immunity. Kansas City's building boom creates extensive precedent holding general contractors responsible for subcontractor safety violations. Modern construction litigation emphasizes comprehensive safety programs preventing accidents rather than accepting injuries as inevitable.
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• Scaffold and fall accidents
• Crane and equipment injuries
• Electrocution incidents
• Trench collapse cases
• Struck-by object injuries
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Our working process
Construction accident cases demand immediate site investigation before evidence disappears or alterations occur. We photograph conditions, secure equipment, and interview witnesses while memories remain fresh. Our experts analyze safety programs, training records, and regulatory compliance identifying all responsible parties. We coordinate with OSHA investigations while building civil cases. This comprehensive approach maximizes recovery by pursuing every liable defendant beyond workers' compensation limits.
Through the ages
Immediate construction accident response races against site changes and evidence loss. We dispatch investigators documenting conditions, preserving equipment, and identifying all contractors present. Quick action captures crucial liability evidence before cover-ups.
Resolution combines workers' compensation with third-party settlements or verdicts achieving full compensation. We navigate liens while maximizing net recovery for injured workers. Comprehensive compensation enables rebuilding lives after construction disasters.
Discovery reveals safety culture failures through training records, prior violations, and profit-over-safety decisions. We depose supervisors, review contracts allocating safety responsibilities, and prove systemic negligence. Multiple defendants multiply recovery potential.
Culmination
Construction injuries often devastate workers limited to meager compensation benefits. At MorenoLawKC, we identify all liable parties beyond employer immunity, maximizing recovery for serious injuries. Our construction site expertise and bilingual services ensure injured workers receive justice regardless of background. If you've been seriously injured in a construction accident, contact us to explore full compensation beyond workers' comp limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be held liable for construction site accidents?
Potentially liable parties include general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and any party whose negligence contributed to unsafe conditions.
What if I'm injured at a construction site but don't work in construction?
You may still have a personal injury claim against responsible parties, as construction sites must maintain reasonable safety for workers, visitors, and nearby pedestrians.
Are construction site accidents always covered by workers' compensation?
Workers' compensation covers employees, but you may also have third-party claims against equipment manufacturers, other contractors, or property owners whose negligence caused your injury.
What are common causes of construction site accidents?
Falls from height, struck-by accidents, electrocutions, caught-in/between accidents, equipment failures, inadequate safety training, and violations of OSHA safety standards.
How do OSHA regulations affect construction accident cases?
OSHA violations can provide strong evidence of negligence in construction accident cases, as these regulations establish safety standards that employers must follow.
What should I do if I'm injured in a construction accident?
Report the accident immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene and your injuries, identify witnesses, and contact an attorney experienced in construction accident cases.
