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Construction Site Accidents

Construction work comes with risks. Preventable injuries shouldn't be one of them.

Overview

Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Wisconsin. When a serious injury occurs, workers and their families are often left dealing with medical treatment, time away from work, lost income, and uncertainty about what comes next.

While workers’ compensation benefits may be available, some construction accidents involve the negligence of contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, or other third parties. In those situations, additional legal options may exist.

We help injured construction workers across Wisconsin understand their rights, identify every available source of recovery, and pursue the compensation they need to protect their health, livelihood, and future.

menu_bookWhat this covers

  • Heavy equipment and machinery accidents
  • Construction site injuries caused by negligent contractors, subcontractors, or third parties
  • Struck-by accidents involving tools, equipment, or falling materials
  • Falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, and elevated work areas
  • Electrocution and utility-related injuries

How we approach this

What we actually do for you.

01

Explain Your Options

Help you understand workers' compensation benefits and any additional claims that may be available.

02

Investigate the Cause

Determine what happened, identify responsible parties, and preserve important evidence.

03

Identify Additional Claims

Explore whether third-party negligence contributed to the accident.

04

Protect Your Future

Pursue compensation that accounts for medical treatment, lost income, and long-term effects of the injury.

Common Questions

About Construction Site Accidents Cases

What types of construction accidents can lead to a legal claim?

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Construction injury claims can arise from falls, scaffold accidents, ladder accidents, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, trench collapses, heavy equipment accidents, falling objects, defective tools, and other unsafe job site conditions. In some situations, injured workers may have legal options beyond workers' compensation if another party's negligence contributed to the accident.

Can I file a claim if I was injured on a construction site?

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Yes. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits and, in some cases, additional compensation through a third-party claim.

What is a third-party construction accident claim?

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A third-party claim may arise when someone other than your employer contributed to the accident, such as a contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or another company working on the site.

What are the most common construction site injuries?

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Construction accidents can result in broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, amputations, electrocution injuries, and other serious conditions

What if I can't return to construction work?

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A serious injury may affect your ability to return to the same type of work. Compensation may include lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and other long-term impacts of the injury.

How much does it cost to hire MacGillis Law Group?

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There is no cost to speak with us about your case. If we take your case, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Get Answers. Understand Your Rights.

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