Indiana Construction Accident Lawsuits - Attorney Marc S. Sedwick will help you settle your construction accident claim

Construction sites pose many dangers to workers and pedestrians in the immediate area. Indianapolis construction accident attorney Marc S. Sedwick helps those that have sustained injuries caused by a construction company negligence. Due to the nature of the job, workers usually must lift heavy objects and operate heavy equipment. These jobs are usually perform at elevated heights. The use of proper protocol and safety practices usually decreases a worker's or passerby's risk of being injured.

It is the duty of contractors:

• to ensure that warnings are posted in all hazardous work areas
• properly train their employees
• properly maintain construction equipment

When a person causes a preventable construction accident through negligence, that person or company may be held liable for the victim's injuries.

Companies that manufacture construction equipment are liable if their products prove to be defective. These claims fall under Products Liability law.

Common types of construction accidents can include highway work zone accidents, crane accidents, scaffold/ladder accidents, falling objects, ceiling collapse accidents, defective machines and equipment, and others.

Falling Objects/Ceiling Collapse Accidents

Falling object construction accidents can be catastrophic. The impact of objects of any size can cause considerable damage and injury when falling from any height. The injuries that result from falling objects can cause severe head, spine and brain injury as well as wrongful death.

Construction accidents such as loose tiles or ceiling collapse can also cause severe injury and are dangerous potential falling objects. These accident injuries can be mildly debilitating, severely disabling or even fatal.

Scaffolding or Ladder Collapse Accidents

Falls from construction equipment such as ladders and scaffolding result in numerous serious injuries such as broken legs, hips, back, head trauma, paralysis and in the worse cases even death. Defective or improperly maintained scaffolding or ladders are the result of of these falls. Other injuries are the result of improper use of safety precautions or equipment.

Some recently added safety measures such as safety nets and guardrails are being implemented to prevent a construction falls. Some companies have been slow in implementing these new safety harnesses and devices so accidents still occur.

Regardless of the circumstances for the injury, people injured by falls from ladders or scaffolding may be eligible for injury compensation in Indiana and Kentucky.

Your case may be filed against your employer, the equipment manufacturer, or the construction company/developer. Construction accident attorney Marc S. Sedwick is an experienced trial lawyer who can help prepare your case to receive a fair construction accident settlement.

Crane Accidents

Construction cranes are extremely large pieces of machinery used to move large and heavy piece of construction materials or beams.

One the the most dangerous and deadliest types of injuries result from the crane coming in contact with a power line, causing an electrocution injury which can result in a fatality. In recent years, Crane failures and collapses have occurred causing severe injury and death to pedestrians and construction workers.

Injury victims of crane accidents should seek the legal assistance of construction accident attorney Marc S. Sedwick.

Defective Machinery and Heavy Equipment

Even the most experienced heavy equipment and machinery operators are at risk of a construction accident when the equipment is in use. Some accidents occur when the machinery or heavy equipment is defective. Defective machines can cause severe injuries such as broken or amputated limbs, cause permanent disfigurement, burns, blindness, head trauma and other significant injury.

Highway Work Zone Accidents

Highway work and construction zones are especially dangerous because the work is being performed where cars, motorcycles and semi trucks are present. Workspace is very limited and unsafe driving adds to the dangerous nature of the job.

Depending on what caused the accident to occur, a construction worker may have a case. If you or a loved one have been injured while working in highway construction zones, call our law firm to discuss your case promptly.