Construction Accident Lawyer Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh runs on construction — bridge rebuilds, hospital expansions, and riverfront development keep the trades busy across Allegheny County. When a job site accident leaves you seriously hurt, attorney Michael Cardamone — Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist and 10-year Super Lawyer — represents injured construction workers across western Pennsylvania.
Construction Accidents We Handle in Pittsburgh
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in America. On Pittsburgh job sites, the accidents that most often leave workers seriously hurt include:
Western Pennsylvania
Representing Injured Pittsburgh Construction Workers
After the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse, western Pennsylvania has poured resources into bridge and infrastructure work, alongside constant downtown high-rise projects, UPMC and Allegheny Health Network hospital construction, and steep hillside excavation unique to the region's terrain. Pittsburgh construction workers face scaffold and structural-steel falls, crane and rigging failures, trench and slope collapses, struck-by and caught-in accidents, and electrocutions that cause spinal cord injuries, amputations, crush wounds, and traumatic brain injuries. UPMC Presbyterian and Allegheny General Hospital run the region's Level I trauma centers.
A Pittsburgh construction worker hurt on the job may hold two claims. A Pennsylvania workers' compensation claim covers medical bills and about two-thirds of lost wages no matter who caused the accident. Separately, if a contractor, equipment maker, or property owner other than your employer was negligent, a third-party personal injury claim can add pain, suffering, and full wage loss. As a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, Michael Cardamone handles the comp claim directly and coordinates any third-party claim with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues.
Areas We Serve Near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh office at 429 Fourth Ave, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Hurt on a Pittsburgh Job Site? You May Have TWO Claims
Construction sites involve many companies beyond your employer. We identify when you qualify for both claims — potentially maximizing your total recovery.
1. Workers' Compensation
Covers medical bills and about two-thirds of lost wages. No-fault — you get benefits regardless of who caused the accident.
Handled directly by a Certified Workers' Comp Specialist
2. Third-Party Claim
If a general contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner caused your injury, you can pursue pain, suffering, and full damages.
Coordinated with heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues
Pittsburgh Construction Accident FAQs
Why are Pittsburgh construction sites so dangerous?
Bridge and infrastructure rebuilds, high-rise work, hospital expansions, and the region's steep hillside terrain combine heights, heavy rigging, and unstable ground. Falls, crane failures, and slope or trench collapses are among the leading causes of serious construction injuries in Allegheny County.
Do I have a third-party claim for my Pittsburgh construction accident?
You may. If a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner other than your employer caused your injury, you can pursue a third-party claim for full damages in addition to workers' compensation.
Is the consultation free for a Pittsburgh construction injury case?
Yes. Consultations are always free, we are available 24/7, and there is no fee unless we win.
Hurt on a Pittsburgh Construction Site? Get Help Now
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