Construction sites are dangerous work environments, full of injury-causing, often life-threatening hazards. If you or a loved one work in construction or spend any time at such sites, you know that one of these risks includes personal injury caused by motorized vehicles operated on site. Various forms of construction equipment such as backhoes, cranes, front loaders, dump trucks, lifts, loaders, graders, forklifts, or other motorized vehicles present a danger of injury through bodily impact with individuals on site.

Bodily impact with a motorized vehicle of the type listed can cause a variety of injuries, including but not limited to broken bones, internal bleeding, organ damage, spinal cord damage, paralysis and in some cases, death. In the event you or a loved one are injured on a construction site, report the incident and seek medical attention immediately. The accident may be the result of the negligence or misconduct of the vehicle operator, vehicle malfunction or the failure to warn or protect workers generally on site. Regardless of the cause, it is imperative to seek immediate medical assistance, to properly and regularly document the diagnosis and plan of care and track all associated costs. It is also important to immediately inform the appropriate authorities so a full inspection can be conducted and documented. In the event that insurance and other compensation are insufficient in covering all of your expenses and compensating you for pain and suffering, this information is essential if you subsequently need to file a personal injury claim.

Unfortunately, the severity of such accidents may also result in death. In the event of the wrongful death of a loved one, caused by an accident with a motorized vehicle on a construction site, contacting an attorney early in the process will preserve your cause of action and improve your chances of recovery. Such losses take a serious emotional and financial toll on the deceased's loved ones and you may be entitled to recovery for your out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering from the party or parties responsible for the accident. The process of assessing and apportioning responsibility, as well as evaluating the scope of the resulting loss is complicated. Early attorney involvement can help you navigate the claim documentation process from the beginning and improve your chances of recovery. In the event you suffer serious personal injury or the loss of a loved one due to a construction site accident, contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, so that you can focus on your other obligations in the days following the accident.