Due to the very nature of the construction trade, individuals employed on construction sites find themselves confronted with dangerous, life-threatening work conditions on a daily basis. Construction had the second highest number of workplace fatalities in the country according to the 2004 Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Typically in a construction site there are many parties which may be liable for an accident including the equipment manufacturer, employer, sub-contractor or negligent property owner.

While workman's compensation may bar you from recovery against your employer, it will not necessarily prevent you from pursuing a claim against any or all of these other parties. It is for just this reason that it is important to get counsel from an attorney to help you determine if there are other parties who are responsible for your injuries.

Do Not Delay.

It will be important for your attorney to obtain access to the construction site as soon as possible. It is also important to gain access to witnesses while their memory is fresh. Thus, please do not delay in making a decision to retain counsel to investigate your construction site accident.

Booth & Koskoff is one of the leading law firms in the entire United States in construction accidents involving heavy machinery such as forklifts and loader/backhoes when a defect in the design or manufacture of the equipment has caused the death or serious injury of a construction worker.

These cases are very difficult, time-consuming and only a select few firms have the expertise and resources necessary to handle them effectively. We have assembled rooms full of key documents showing the history of catastrophic accidents involving forklifts and loader/backhoes and the failure of certain manufacturers to address the serious safety problems with their products.

Case Results:
• Qualls vs. Case Corporation: Trial verdict of $17,000,000
• MaGee vs. Challenge-Cook Brothers: Settlement of $2,500,000
• Hutchison vs. Gripalloy: $1,000,000