Construction Accident Attorney in Boston

Experienced Boston construction accident law firm representing injured workers in Massachusetts

Over the past 35 years, the Law Firm of Jonathan D. Light, P.C. has effectively represented injured workers hurt or killed in construction accidents which occurred on construction sites, in office, commercial and retail buildings and in residential and apartment buildings.

Workers keep their health and safety at the forefront of their jobs. Experience allows them to sense potential hazards and to rectify them quickly and safely so no one gets hurt. Unfortunately, even with safety precautions and a site foreman to oversee the construction, accidents happen. And with so many people on a construction site at a time — workers, contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, engineers, architects, property owners — accidents and injuries can turn into a legal dilemma.

Many individuals can fall victim to construction accidents and injuries, and our clients have included the following:

  • Construction workers
  • Laborers
  • Carpenters
  • Masons
  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • Welders
  • Heavy equipment operators
  • Ironworkers
  • All building trades
  • Contractors
  • Subcontractors
  • Engineers
  • Consultants
  • Building maintenance staff
  • Building janitorial staff
  • Property owners
  • Inspectors
  • Project investors

In a construction site accident, one or more parties may be legally responsible for injuries caused including the general contractor or a subcontractor. If you are an employee injured on a construction site you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits, but this is a limited remedy intended to pay a portion of your salary, medical bills and some other benefits.

Whether you are a construction worker, sub contractor, contractor, consultant or innocent bystander involved in a construction site accident, you may be eligible to collect compensation for your injuries to cover medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, permanent impairments, pain and suffering, and reduced quality of life. The Law Firm of Jonathan D. Light, P.C. represents those injured in construction accidents throughout Massachusetts, including injuries resulting from:

  • Negligent operations of machines and equipment
  • Building defects
  • Unsecured objects
  • Unsecured scaffolding and ladders
  • Faulty machines or equipment
  • Burns, explosions, electrocutions and shocks
  • Scaffold accidents
  • Forklift accidents
  • Falls and unprotected openings
  • Excavation accidents
  • Defective equipment accidents
  • Falling objects
  • Hazardous construction materials
  • Wrongful death
  • OSHA violations

OSHA violations

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires workplaces to adhere to a number of safety codes. A number of these safety parameters are in effect during public and private sector construction projects and have their own specific terms for safety. Employers are responsible for ensuring the construction site complies with OSHA guidelines, and if that employer fails to do so and a worker is injured as a result, the injury victim may be entitled to compensation. In some cases, he or she may be entitled to receive workers compensation.

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Contact a qualified Boston construction accident law firm with 35 years experience, proven ability, integrity and dedication

If you have been injured on a construction site, you may be eligible to receive compensation through legal action. Call 617-245-0220 or contact the Law Firm of Jonathan D. Light, P.C. online to schedule your free initial consultation. The firm serves clients in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.