Baltimore, MD Construction Accident Attorneys

Trusted Construction Accident Attorneys Protecting Injured Workers in Baltimore

The construction environment is a dangerous place to work and navigate. Construction sites are dynamic job sites, with heavy machinery, trenches, scaffolding, high-voltage lines, and other concealed hazards. They are also filled with workers in different trades and with different skill levels who are often required to work under tight deadlines and difficult conditions.

Unfortunately, this environment is where some of the most catastrophic and life-changing injuries can occur. To make matters worse, laws such as workers' compensation statutes and statutory employer provisions can seriously limit an injury victim's ability to obtain fair compensation through the civil justice system.

At Silverman Thompson, our attorneys have decades of experience navigating the legal, regulatory, and contractual complexities involved in construction injury cases.

Common Construction Injury Cases We Handle

At Silverman Thompson, we have handled numerous complex construction injury cases over the past 40 years, including:

• Jobsite falls resulting in death or disabling injury
• Forklift accidents and heavy equipment collisions
• Highway worker fatalities in active traffic zones
• Scaffolding accidents on construction sites
• Trench falls and collapses, which may occur due to inadequate shoring and sloping
• Electrical explosions and high-voltage injuries
• Crane accidents involving tip-overs, dropped loads, and operator error

We understand how to identify the parties beyond the employer who may be held responsible for construction site accidents, such as general contractors, site owners, equipment suppliers, and other negligent third parties. This can be essential in situations where workers' compensation laws may prevent victims from filing direct lawsuits against their employers.

The Role of OSHA in Construction Site Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a crucial role in setting and enforcing safety standards at construction sites. OSHA regulations cover everything from fall protection and electrical safety to trenching and excavation protocols.

When a serious injury occurs on a jobsite, one of the first things our attorneys investigate is whether there were OSHA violations contributing to the accident. Violations of OSHA standards can serve as powerful evidence of negligence in certain cases, particularly where third-party contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers are involved.

Some of the most frequently cited OSHA violations on construction sites include:

• Inadequate fall protection
• Improper scaffolding construction
• Unsafe ladder use
• Trenching and excavation hazards
• Electrical wiring violations
• Failure to provide proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

An OSHA investigation, while separate from any personal injury claim, may uncover critical facts that can support a civil lawsuit.

General Contractor and Subcontractor Responsibilities

Construction projects may involve multiple layers of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and property owners. Each party may have different safety obligations under both OSHA regulations and the terms of their contracts.

General contractors are typically responsible for the overall safety of the jobsite and for ensuring that all subcontractors follow applicable safety standards. However, subcontractors also have independent responsibilities to protect their employees and others on the jobsite.

When an injury occurs, liability may be shared among several parties, depending on factors such as:

• Who controlled the area where the accident happened
• Who supplied the equipment involved
• Whether safety violations were ignored or left uncorrected
• The terms of construction contracts, indemnification clauses, and insurance requirements

Navigating these overlapping responsibilities often requires careful legal analysis and aggressive investigation.

Protecting the Rights of Injured Construction Workers

If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a construction site accident, you may have rights beyond a workers' compensation claim. At Silverman Thompson, we have the resources and trial experience necessary to hold negligent contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and manufacturers accountable.

Our attorneys are skilled in working with construction safety experts, OSHA investigators, and industry professionals to build strong cases. We have a proven record of success in overcoming the contractual and statutory hurdles that often complicate these claims.

Significant Construction Accident Results

• $3,000,000 – Construction worker death (fall from height)
• $1,600,000 – Construction worker injury
• $750,000 – Construction worker injury (pedestrian struck by forklift)
• $400,000 – Bystander fall into an open trench
• $400,000 – Construction worker injury from a cement pump explosion

Contact Our Baltimore Construction Site Accident Lawyers

Have you been injured in a construction accident? Was someone other than your employer responsible? At Silverman Thompson, we can help you determine your best options for obtaining the compensation you need to recover from your injuries. Contact our Baltimore, MD construction injury attorneys at 410-385-2225 for a complimentary consultation.

Meet Our Construction Accident Attorneys

Senior Partner Andrew G. Slutkin aslutkin@silvermanthompson.com

Jason Wasserman, Partner jwasserman@silvermanthompson.com

Ethan S. Nochumowitz, Partner enochumowitz@silvermanthompson.com