Construction Accident Lawyers Serving Massachusetts and Connecticut
When Jobsite Negligence Causes Injury, Raipher Fights for the Win
Construction is one of the most hazardous industries in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Every project involves heavy machinery, complex logistics, and strict deadlines. When safety measures fall short or work accidents happen, workers face serious risks that can lead to devastating injuries or death.
For the people who build our homes, offices, and roads, an accident on the job can end more than a career. It can disrupt a family’s financial stability, cause lasting physical pain, and create uncertainty about the future. These are not simple workplace incidents. They are life-altering events that deserve experienced legal attention.
Raipher, P.C. represents injured construction workers and families who have lost loved ones in preventable jobsite accidents. With over $100 million recovered for injury victims and decades of trial experience, our firm brings the skill, strategy, and persistence it takes to hold negligent parties accountable and deliver results that truly make a difference.
If you were injured our a loved one was killed in a construction accident, contact the personal injury lawyers with the national reach, experience, and drive to fight for the win. Raipher offers free consultations. A member of our team can explain your legal options and help protect your right to maximum compensation.
Common causes of construction accidents
Every construction accident has a cause, and many stem from preventable errors. When companies ignore safety rules or rush projects to save money, workers are often the ones who suffer. Understanding how and why accidents happen is the first step toward proving liability and recovering damages.
Common causes include:
- Falls From Heights: Workers fall from scaffolding, ladders, or roofs when proper safety gear or railings are missing.
- Falling Objects: Tools or materials dropped from above strike workers on lower levels.
- Equipment Failures: Equipment accidents, faulty machinery, cranes, or power tools that malfunction due to poor maintenance.
- Electrocution: Contact with exposed wiring, overhead power lines, or energized circuits.
- Trench or Structure Collapses: Weak supports, unstable soil, or design flaws cause serious entrapments and crush injuries.
- Toxic Exposure: Long-term contact with asbestos, dust, solvents, or welding fumes leads to respiratory illness or cancer.
Each cause can be traced to a person or company that failed to uphold basic safety standards. A construction accident lawyer can investigate the site, collect witness statements, and work with experts to identify where negligence occurred and who is responsible.
Common injuries in construction accident claims
The injuries sustained in construction accidents are often severe, leading to months of recovery or permanent disability. Victims may lose their ability to work or support their families, and some may never fully recover their health. Compensation should reflect the true physical and emotional cost of what has been lost.
Common injuries include:
- Head and Brain Injuries: Trauma from falls or falling debris that cause cognitive or balance issues.
- Spinal Cord And Back Injuries: Resulting in limited mobility or paralysis.
- Fractures and Crush Injuries: Often caused by heavy equipment or collapsing materials.
- Severe Burns: From electrical currents, explosions, or chemical exposure.
- Amputations and Lacerations: From machinery or defective tools.
After an accident, medical care and rehabilitation can last for years. A lawyer experienced in construction injury cases can help calculate long-term costs, gather medical evidence, and demand full compensation for pain, suffering, and future needs.
Compensation available for construction injuries
Injured construction workers in Massachusetts and Connecticut are typically eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits pay for medical care and partial wage replacement, but they do not cover everything. Workers’ compensation does not account for pain and suffering, future earnings, or emotional losses.
When another company or individual contributed to the accident, a third-party personal injury lawsuit may be possible. This can include claims against a negligent subcontractor, a property owner, or the manufacturer of defective equipment. Third-party lawsuits allow recovery for a broader range of damages, such as full lost wages, future medical care, and non-economic losses like pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life.
Construction accident claims often involve both types of cases at once. Our lawyers can coordinate workers’ compensation and third-party claims to ensure the client receives every dollar available. Without experienced representation, victims risk leaving significant compensation unclaimed.
Call in the Closer. Raipher for the Win.
Construction injury cases demand speed and precision. Evidence can disappear quickly, and multiple insurers may dispute fault to minimize payouts. Employers, contractors, and manufacturers often deny responsibility or attempt to blame the worker.
Handling these challenges requires more than basic legal knowledge. It takes a coordinated approach that combines investigation, expert analysis, and aggressive negotiation. Raipher’s team builds comprehensive cases that account for every angle of liability and every potential recovery.
We handle construction accident claims on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney’s fee unless we win. Free consultations are available for injured workers and families throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.
This is your shot at justice. Make it count. Contact Raipher today and put proven experience in your corner.