MASSACHUSETTS CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYER
A jobsite injury shouldn't cost your future.
Construction is among the most dangerous work in Massachusetts, and a single fall, collapse, or struck-by injury can change a worker’s life. The law often allows far more than a workers’ comp check alone.
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Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Massachusetts. Falls from heights, scaffold and ladder collapses, being struck by equipment or falling objects, electrocutions, trench cave-ins, and machinery injuries happen every year, and the harm is often severe. Most injured workers can claim workers’ compensation, but comp alone rarely reflects the true cost of a serious injury, because it does not pay for pain and suffering and limits wage benefits.
What many workers do not realize is that a construction injury can involve more than their employer. General contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers can all share fault, and a claim against one of them can recover damages that workers’ compensation does not. A Massachusetts construction accident lawyer investigates the whole site, identifies every responsible party, and pursues both comp and third-party claims. Larson Law represents injured construction workers across Massachusetts at no upfront cost.
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- We handle construction injury claims for workers across Massachusetts
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How Massachusetts law treats a construction injury claim.
Workers’ compensation and its limits
Almost every Massachusetts employer must carry workers’ compensation, which pays medical bills and part of lost wages regardless of fault. It is important protection, but it does not compensate for pain and suffering and caps wage replacement, so for a serious construction injury it is often not enough on its own. Understanding what comp does and does not cover is the starting point for a full recovery.
Third-party claims beyond comp
When someone other than your employer helped cause the injury, a general contractor, a subcontractor, a property owner, or an equipment maker, MGL Chapter 152 Section 15 preserves a separate injury claim against that party. A third-party claim can recover the full range of damages, including pain and suffering and the complete value of lost earning capacity, that comp leaves out.
Shared fault and the deadline to file
Comparative negligence under MGL Chapter 231 Section 85 still allows recovery when fault is shared, reduced by your portion. Most third-party claims must be filed within three years under MGL Chapter 260 Section 2A, with the clock paused for a minor under MGL Chapter 260 Section 7.
Massachusetts construction accidents cause severe injuries.
How construction workers get hurt in Massachusetts
Across the Commonwealth, the most serious construction injuries come from falls from roofs, scaffolds, and ladders, trench and excavation collapses, being struck by vehicles, cranes, or falling materials, electrocution from live lines, and caught-in machinery accidents. Large projects in Boston, Cambridge, and the busy I-495 and I-93 corridors carry heavy risk, but a small residential job can be just as dangerous. Many of these injuries trace back to missing fall protection, unsafe equipment, or rushed scheduling.
Serious injuries and statewide help
Construction accidents often cause spinal and brain injuries, amputations, fractures, and burns that require long recovery and may end a career. For broader work-injury questions, our Massachusetts workplace accident lawyer page covers injuries beyond construction sites. Larson Law represents injured workers throughout Massachusetts, from the cities to the suburbs, the South Shore, North Shore, and Cape.
A claim can reach beyond workers comp.
A construction injury can carry costs that workers’ compensation never fully covers. Through a third-party claim, an injured worker may recover the full value of lost earning capacity, future medical care, and pain and suffering, on top of comp benefits. For a career-ending injury, that difference can be enormous, which is why every responsible party should be identified.
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What to do after a jobsite injury.
Get medical care and keep records
See a doctor the same day, even if you feel only shaken, because some injuries surface later and your medical records tie the harm to the incident. Keep every bill, note, and receipt that you receive.
Document the scene and the cause
Photograph what hurt you, the vehicles, the hazard, or the whole scene, and collect the names and numbers of anyone who saw it happen. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurer just yet, either.
Talk to a lawyer before the insurer
Before you accept any offer or sign any release, have a lawyer review the cause and the long term cost of your care. An early review protects the evidence and the deadline that controls your recovery.
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A serious construction injury can put your health and your family’s future at risk, and you should not have to sort out comp and liability claims alone. A Massachusetts construction accident lawyer can pursue your workers’ compensation, identify every third party that shares fault, and explain what your claim may be worth, all at no cost to you. If a jobsite accident proved fatal, the family may bring a wrongful death claim under MGL Chapter 229. There is no fee unless we win, so reach out today for a free, private case review.
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Construction injury questions answered.
Can I sue if I already get workers' comp?
Often, yes, through a separate third-party claim. Workers’ compensation usually bars you from suing your own employer, but it does not stop you from suing other parties whose fault contributed to the injury, such as a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or equipment maker. Under MGL Chapter 152 Section 15, you can pursue comp and a third-party claim at the same time.
Who besides my employer can be responsible?
Construction sites involve many companies, and more than one may share fault. A general contractor responsible for site safety, a subcontractor whose crew created a hazard, a property owner, an equipment or scaffold manufacturer, or a maintenance company can each be liable depending on the facts. Identifying every responsible party is one of the most important parts of a construction case, because it is where the real recovery often lies.
Why is workers' comp not enough on its own?
Workers’ compensation is valuable, but limited. It pays medical bills and only a portion of lost wages, and it provides nothing for pain and suffering or for the full value of a lost career. For a minor injury that may be enough, but for a serious construction injury it often falls far short. A third-party claim against another at-fault company can recover the damages comp leaves out, which is why both should be explored.
What are the most common construction injuries?
The most serious come from falls from roofs, scaffolds, and ladders, trench and excavation collapses, being struck by vehicles, cranes, or falling objects, electrocution, and caught-in machinery accidents, sometimes called the leading causes of construction deaths. These often cause spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations, severe fractures, and burns. Because the injuries are so serious, the full cost should be pursued through every available claim.
What if I am an undocumented worker?
Your immigration status does not bar you from recovering. In Massachusetts, injured workers are generally entitled to workers’ compensation and may pursue third-party claims regardless of immigration status, and a lawyer can protect your privacy in the process. Employers sometimes use status to discourage injured workers from coming forward, but you still have rights. A confidential consultation can explain how to pursue a claim safely.
How long do I have to file a claim in Massachusetts?
Most third-party injury claims must be filed within three years of the accident under MGL Chapter 260 Section 2A, and the deadline is paused for a minor under MGL Chapter 260 Section 7. Workers’ compensation has its own, shorter notice and filing requirements. Because both clocks matter, it is wise to speak with a lawyer soon after a jobsite injury.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
You can still recover in a third-party claim. Under comparative negligence, MGL Chapter 231 Section 85, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault but not eliminated unless you were more than half responsible. Workers’ compensation, separately, is generally available regardless of fault. Insurers may exaggerate a worker’s blame to cut a third-party payout, so it helps to have a lawyer build the liability case.
What is a construction accident claim worth?
It depends on the severity of the injury and how many parties share fault. Value can reflect full lost earning capacity, future medical care, and pain and suffering through a third-party claim, on top of comp benefits. A career-ending injury on a large project can be worth far more than comp alone would suggest. A lawyer can evaluate the claim after investigating the site and identifying every responsible party.
What if a co-worker or subcontractor caused it?
That can matter a great deal. If a subcontractor’s employee, rather than your own employer, caused the injury, you may have a third-party claim against that subcontractor even while collecting comp from your employer. The relationships among contractors on a site are often complex, and sorting out who is responsible for what is exactly the kind of investigation that can turn a comp-only situation into a full recovery.
What if a loved one died on a jobsite?
When a construction accident is fatal, the family may bring a wrongful death claim under MGL Chapter 229 against the responsible parties, separate from any workers’ compensation death benefits. These cases seek accountability for what went wrong on the site. We handle them with care, taking on the investigation and legal work so the family can grieve while we pursue the responsible companies.
What should I do right after a jobsite injury?
Report the injury to your employer and get medical care right away, both for your health and to document the injury. If you can, note the conditions and equipment involved and the names of others on site, and keep any photos. Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurer or signing anything before you understand your rights. Then speak with a lawyer early, while the site and evidence can still be examined.
How much does a construction accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Larson Law handles construction accident claims on a contingency fee, so there is no charge unless we recover money for you, and the first review is free. We advance the costs of investigating the site and retaining safety experts. We only get paid from a successful result, which lets an injured worker pursue powerful contractors and insurers without paying out of pocket while they recover.
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