When something goes wrong on a construction site, the result can be life-changing injuries.
Construction Accident Lawyer
in Worthington, Ohio
For injured construction workers, the fallout isn’t just pain. It’s lost wages, mounting bills, and uncertainty about whether they’ll ever work again.
At Harris Law, we represent construction workers and laborers across Ohio who’ve been hurt on the job. We know these cases demand more than paperwork. They require real investigation, technical understanding, and someone willing to show up and do the work. That’s exactly what we do.
What Our Clients Say
Types of Construction Accidents in Ohio
Ohio has strict regulations about safety and responsibility on the job at construction sites. The reality is, however, that employers like to cut corners and save money.
At Harris Law, we have two decades of experience representing injured construction workers in Worthington, Columbus, and countless other Ohio locations. We’ve found that more often than not, our clients’ injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence.
We handle serious construction injury and fatality cases, including:
- Falls from scaffolding, roofs, or ladders
- Crane and forklift accidents
- Trench collapses and excavation injuries
- Electrocution or arc flash injuries
- Struck-by incidents involving falling tools, debris, or materials
- Caught-in-between injuries from heavy machinery
- Explosions or chemical burns
- Faulty safety gear or missing fall protection
- Defective equipment or tool malfunctions
- Collapsing structures or machinery failures
These accidents almost always involve catastrophic injuries such as serious fractures, head trauma, amputations, or death.
When you’re faced with these kinds of life-altering injuries, you need an experienced injury attorney on your side to hold the responsible parties accountable.
Your Rights After a Construction Accident in Ohio
After a construction accident, you might be told that workers’ compensation is your only option. That’s not always true.
Depending on how the accident happened, you may also have the right to bring a personal injury claim. There are many different parties that could potentially be responsible:
- Your employer
- A general contractor or subcontractor
- A property owner
- An equipment manufacturer
- Any third party who you can prove was responsible for your accident
That’s where we come in. We’ll conduct an investigation into who is responsible for your injuries, and put together a case proving it. Then we’ll demonstrate the damages that you’re entitled to.
You could potentially receive compensation for the following damages, among others:
- Emergency and long-term medical care
- Recovery and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages and lost future earning ability
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Wrongful death, if you lost a family member
We’ll help you understand your options and take action before evidence disappears.
Why Choose Harris Law
You don’t need a lawyer who sends a letter and hopes for a settlement. You need one who puts on their boots, shows up to the site, and gets the full story.
Sean Harris has over 25 years of experience advocating for injured workers, especially in high-risk, high-impact jobs like construction. His reputation is built on thorough investigations and serious casework.
When you hire Harris Law, you get:
- A thorough and technical investigation
- Deep experience with catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
- Strategic thinking backed by trial experience
- No fee unless we win compensation for you
- Respect, transparency, and someone who won’t back down from a fight
When a job site turns dangerous, and someone else’s shortcuts put you in the hospital, we make it our job to hold them accountable.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a workers’ comp claim and a personal injury lawsuit?
Workers’ comp pays limited benefits and does not require proving fault. A personal injury lawsuit may offer more compensation, but it does requires showing negligence. We often pursue both.
Can I still file a claim if I wasn’t technically an employee?
Absolutely. Subcontractors are common in construction, and your legal rights don’t disappear based on job title. Even if you were paid off the books, you’re undocumented, or you were misclassified, you still have rights. Talk to an attorney about your options.
What if I was partly at fault?
You should still consult an attorney about filing a claim. Ohio follows comparative negligence rules, so even if you were partially at fault, you may still recover compensation.
What if I lost a loved one in a construction accident?
You may be able to file a wrongful death claim. We’ll walk you through the process with care and clarity.
Where do you take cases in Ohio?
Our law firm is based in Worthington, Ohio, but we represent injured workers from all across the state – especially in the Columbus area, such as Marysville, Delaware, Newark, and Coshocton.
Talk to a Worthington Construction Accident Lawyer Today
When a construction site injury threatens your future, you deserve a lawyer who will go to the scene, uncover the truth, and fight for what you’re owed. We’re proud to stand with Ohio’s workers and hold negligent employers and third parties accountable. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
