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Columbus Construction Accident Lawyer
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If you suffered an injury on a construction site, you need legal representation that understands the complexities of these cases. At Bressman Law, our construction accident attorneys in Columbus know that the responsible party could be your employer, a third party, a manufacturer, or multiple entities—and identifying all liable parties is critical to maximizing your compensation. With over 30 years of experience handling construction accident cases throughout Ohio, we fight relentlessly against big corporations and insurance companies that try to pay as little as possible to injured workers.
Why Choose Bressman Law as Your Columbus Construction Accident Attorney
- Over 30 years of experience handling construction accident cases in Ohio
- Thorough investigation to identify all potentially liable parties beyond just your employer
- Understanding of both workers’ compensation claims and third-party personal injury lawsuits
- Proven ability to take on large construction companies, contractors, and manufacturers
- Experience with catastrophic injuries common on construction sites
- We fight to maximize every available dollar when settlements fall short of what you deserve
- Small family firm dedication with big firm results—you’re not just another file to us
Our Fee Structure
We work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Your focus should be on healing and getting your life back, not fighting battles against big corporations trying to minimize what they pay. We handle all the details of your case, no matter how big or small.
You pay nothing unless we win for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Accident Cases in Columbus
Construction sites pose many dangers to workers and visitors. We handle cases involving crane accidents, defective harnesses or falls, improper equipment maintenance, toxic chemical exposure, fires and explosions, defective equipment, collapsed structures, scaffolding collapses, electrical accidents, and falling objects. This list isn’t exhaustive—if you suffered an injury on a construction site, no matter how your accident occurred, we can help you understand your legal options for compensation.
The responsible party could be one or more of several entities. As your construction accident lawyer in Columbus, we will conduct a thorough investigation to identify all parties that potentially shoulder responsibility, which could include your employer, site owners, contractors or subcontractors, and even manufacturers if your injury occured while using a defective product or piece of equipment on a construction site. If your employer shares responsibility with a third party, we can pursue additional damages on top of a workers’ compensation claim.
The type of claim or lawsuit we pursue depends on the circumstances of your injury and who the responsible parties are. We can potentially pursue:
- Workers’ Compensation: If your injury occurred at work and your employer is the responsible party, we’ll file a workers’ compensation claim. This insurance protects employees from workplace injuries sustained on the job.
- Personal Injury: We can file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against a non-employer third party if evidence shows they were wholly or partly responsible for your accident and injuries.
- Product Liability: If you were using a product for its intended purpose and a defect caused your injury—such as scaffolding that came apart, causing you to fall—we can pursue the manufacturer for damages.
- Wrongful Death: If your loved one died in a construction site accident, we can file a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties on their behalf.
Depending on your case type, you could recover workers’ compensation benefits (medical expenses and a portion of lost wages), third-party damages (full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future lost income, pain and suffering, permanent disability), product liability damages (compensation from manufacturers for defective equipment), and in fatal cases, wrongful death damages (funeral costs, loss of companionship, loss of future income). Our team will pursue all available avenues to maximize your compensation.
Construction accidents often involve multiple liable parties beyond just your employer, and workers’ compensation only covers a portion of your losses. Fighting for compensation without quality representation is a sure way to leave thousands—even millions—of dollars on the table. There’s also a good chance that the people responsible for your injury have more financial resources than you, especially insurance companies with entire teams of lawyers figuring out how to pay as little as possible. We know how to identify all liable parties and pursue every available source of compensation.
For workers’ compensation claims, you must report your injury to your employer promptly—typically within specific timeframes outlined in your employee handbook. For personal injury lawsuits against third parties, you generally have two years from the date of the accident. However, it’s crucial to contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Construction sites change constantly. Equipment gets moved, replaced, or returned to rental companies. Workers rotate to new job sites. Safety logs get filed away or “lost.” Video footage gets recorded over. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to reconstruct what happened and who’s responsible.
Seek medical attention immediately and report your injury to your supervisor or employer. Document the accident scene with photos if possible, collect contact information from witnesses, keep all medical records and bills, and contact a Columbus construction accident lawyer before giving any recorded statements to insurance companies. Do not sign anything or accept settlement offers without legal advice—insurance adjusters will try to minimize what they pay.
Insurance companies often try to shift blame onto injured workers to reduce payouts. Ohio follows modified comparative negligence rules, meaning you can still recover compensation as long as you’re less than 51% at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. As your construction accident attorney in Columbus, we will gather evidence to counter these blame tactics and minimize any fault assigned to you.
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