Construction Law Verdicts and Settlements
The news media often report on devastating and tragic accidents that happen at construction sites. Economic pressures cause builders to push their workers to work faster so they can meet tight deadlines. On a busy, crowded construction site, where workers perform repetitive and dangerous tasks in close proximity, it is easy for negligence or faulty equipment to cause accidents.
If a worker fails to wear a hardhat or has no safety harness, the construction injury he or she sustains can be life threatening or cause death. Here are some typical construction accidents that can result in painful and debilitating injuries:
- Falling from roofs and scaffolds
- Falling through holes in flooring or in elevator shafts
- Crane accidents
- Electrical accidents and contact with power lines
- Accidents resulting from faulty or mishandled tools
Proven track record in construction litigation
At The Hershewe (pronounced Hersh-way) Law Firm, P.C. in Joplin, MO, we understand how devastating construction site accidents can be. We are experienced at all aspects of construction litigation and law, and have a proven track record of successful construction law cases including the following wins:
- A $20.9 million verdict for a young man who was injured on the job while installing skylights. He was not provided a safety harness and fell three stories and through a skylight leaving him in a persistent vegetative state
- A $4 million verdict for a construction worker who was helping his employer move scaffolding which came into contact with a high voltage overhead power line
- A $6.5 million settlement for a paraplegic injured in a tractor-trailer collision
Let us fight for you
We win multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for our construction accident and personal injury clients in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and other states. We are dedicated to fighting for the compensation that injured construction workers deserve.
If you are looking for a law firm knowledgeable about construction litigation and personal injury law, we urge you to call us at 1-877-382-9734 or contact us online today for a free consultation about your case.
