Construction and industrial sites pose more hazards than almost any other jobsite. Despite safety regulations that may be in place, injuries do occur. Construction and industrial accidents can cause serious injuries and even death, and you need a competent legal team to file a persuasive claim or lawsuit for personal injury or wrongful death.

The industrial and construction injury attorneys at the Birmingham, Alabama, law firm of Petway, French & Ford have a combined 60 years of experience representing injured workers and their families in construction and industrial accidents. In each case they will thoroughly investigate the product or parties involved in the accident and determine the cause(s) of the accident as well as who is responsible. In many cases, our law firm finds multiple causes and multiple responsible parties. Bad work practices, poor training, inadequate safety equipment, and defective machinery may all contribute to a tragic industrial or construction injury. Our attorneys are well-versed in industrial and construction injury litigation, and they have the experience and resources to help you and your family.

A broad range of factors can contribute to construction accidents. In Alabama, the most common sources of construction accidents include falls from heights, fallings objects, exposure to hazardous materials, and vehicle collisions. Construction accidents can also result from defective or unreasonably unsafe equipment, negligence by the employer or another employee, and failure to use certain safety equipment. In certain cases workers who are injured on-the-job in construction accidents can file third-party injury claims in addition to workers’ compensation claims. Unlike a worker’s compensation claim, a third-party action can include financial recovery for pain and suffering.