Construction Accidents

Third-Party Liability in Workplace Accidents

Representing Construction Workers in Louisiana and Mississippi

Under most circumstances, injured workers cannot sue their employers, even when they suffer severe injuries on the job. However, if the negligence of a party other than the employer caused the accident, you may have a viable lawsuit for damages.

The Law Offices of Randolph C. Slone of Slidell, Louisiana, has obtained substantial recoveries for victims of construction site accidents in litigation against third parties. To find out if you have a case, contact our board-certified trial lawyer today. We represent construction workers and industrial workers in the New Orleans area, all Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

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Construction Site Accidents

If the injury (or wrongful death) occurred in the normal course of work, benefits are limited to worker's compensation. However, if a third party who is not in "the line of employment" was negligent, there may be grounds for legal action:

• When a security worker on a job site tripped and fell over a sprinkler system canister, we successfully sued the contractor for improper installation.
• You cannot sue if a co-worker or boss was negligent in setting up equipment. However, the manufacturer or owner of rental equipment could be liable for a ladder fall or scaffolding accident if the apparatus collapsed due to a structural defect.
• A subcontractor could be liable for workplace safety hazards' causing injuries to another crew on the same job site, while the general contractor may or may not be liable.

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Contact the Law Offices of Randolph C. Slone immediately to discuss your specific construction site accident with an attorney. We will give an honest assessment and aggressively pursue full compensation for your injuries if we believe you have a good case. We offer a free consultation and you can reach us 24 hours a day.