Who Can Be Held Liable in a Jersey City Construction Accident

When a construction worker is injured at a job site, they can file a lawsuit against any individual or entity that may be responsible. While these claims don’t always make their way to a courtroom, they can still result in substantial settlements, depending on the nature and the specifics of the accident. Responsibility typically depends upon several factors, such as how the construction accident occurred and who was involved. Parties that may be considered liable may include: the construction company the owner of the property the general contractor a sub-contractor a product or equipment manufacturer an engineer or architect a government agency

Why Hire a Jersey City Construction Accident Attorney?

An experienced Jersey City Construction Accident Attorney can help you determine the best path toward receiving compensation after a construction accident injury. While a worker’s comp claim is different from a personal injury claim, you don’t have to just one or the other. A construction site accident lawyer may file a personal injury lawsuit based on one of more of these legal principles: construction negligence premises liability vicarious liability product liability With lawyers available in all 50 states, the construction accident experts at Morgan & Morgan have the experience necessary to help workers get the compensation they deserve following an injury caused by a construction accident. No matter who is to blame for your construction accident or the nature of your injuries, the team at Morgan & Morgan can help. Our experienced team has helped more than [ftp_global_var:clients_helped_count] families across the nation get the justice they deserve. Contact us today for a free case review.

Construction Accident Lawyer in Jersey City

Morgan & Morgan Philadelphia, LLC, A Professional Limited Liability Company formed in the State of Florida. New Jersey Managing Attorney: Clancy Boylan, Esq.

30 Montgomery Street, Suite 410
Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201) 209-3400

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Jersey City Construction Accident Attorney

Construction is a dangerous industry, especially for the many laborers working at construction sites across New Jersey. In fact, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training, workers in construction occupations account for almost 20% of fatal workplace injuries but represent just 7% of the overall workforce.

Jersey City construction workers face many risks, including contact with objects and equipment, slips, trips and falls, overexertion, transportation accidents, and exposure to harmful substances or environments.

Thankfully, anyone injured in a New Jersey construction accident may file a lawsuit against responsible parties and receive compensation related to their injuries. If you or a loved one was injured in a construction accident, contact the Jersey City construction accident attorneys at Morgan & Morgan to see if you are eligible for compensation.

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Who Can Be Held Liable in a Jersey City Construction Accident
When a construction worker is injured at a job site, they can file a lawsuit against any individual or entity that may be responsible. While these claims don’t always make their way to a courtroom, they can still result in substantial settlements, depending on the nature and the specifics of the accident.
Responsibility typically depends upon several factors, such as how the construction accident occurred and who was involved.
Parties that may be considered liable may include:
- the construction company
- the owner of the property
- the general contractor
- a sub-contractor
- a product or equipment manufacturer
- an engineer or architect
- a government agency
Why Hire a Jersey City Construction Accident Attorney?
An experienced Jersey City Construction Accident Attorney can help you determine the best path toward receiving compensation after a construction accident injury. While a worker’s comp claim is different from a personal injury claim, you don’t have to just one or the other.
A construction site accident lawyer may file a personal injury lawsuit based on one of more of these legal principles:
- construction negligence
- premises liability
- vicarious liability
- product liability
With lawyers available in all 50 states, the construction accident experts at Morgan & Morgan have the experience necessary to help workers get the compensation they deserve following an injury caused by a construction accident.
No matter who is to blame for your construction accident or the nature of your injuries, the team at Morgan & Morgan can help. Our experienced team has helped more than 500,000 families across the nation get the justice they deserve.
Contact us today for a free case review.

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