Detroit Construction Accident Attorney
Representing construction workers injured due to unsafe job site conditions. Serving Detroit, Wayne County, and all of Michigan.
Quick Facts: Detroit Construction Accidents
Why Choose HOV Law
Protecting
Construction Workers
OSHA Violations
Construction sites are governed by strict OSHA regulations. When employers cut corners on safety, we use those violations to prove negligence and pursue maximum compensation.
Third-Party Claims
Workers' comp may not be your only option. We identify third-party claims against equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, and property owners to recover full damages.
Catastrophic Injury Focus
Construction accidents often cause devastating injuries — falls, crush injuries, electrocutions. Our Detroit attorneys fight for compensation that covers a lifetime of care.
Dangerous Job Sites,
Powerful Legal Allies
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in America. The "Fatal Four" — falls, struck-by objects, electrocution, and caught-between hazards — cause the majority of construction worker deaths. When employers fail to protect their workers, we step in.
Your Path to Recovery
We handle the legal complexities so you can focus on healing.
Site Investigation
After a construction accident in Detroit, we investigate the job site — documenting conditions, safety violations, and equipment failures before the scene is altered.
OSHA & Safety Audit
We review OSHA records, safety meeting logs, training documentation, and prior incident reports to build a pattern of negligence by the employer or general contractor.
Third-Party Identification
Beyond workers' comp, we identify every third party who may be liable — equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, property owners, and engineers.
Full Compensation Pursuit
While workers' comp limits damages, third-party claims allow recovery for pain and suffering, full lost wages, and punitive damages. We pursue the maximum from every source.
Detroit Construction Accident Attorney — Fighting for Injured Workers
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Detroit construction workers face daily hazards — towering scaffolding, heavy machinery, electrical systems, and excavation sites — that can cause catastrophic injuries or death in an instant.
At HOV Law, our Detroit construction accident attorneys fight for workers injured on job sites due to unsafe conditions, OSHA violations, defective equipment, and employer negligence. We go beyond workers' compensation to identify third-party claims that provide full compensation including pain and suffering.
Free consultation. No fees unless we recover for you.
The OSHA "Fatal Four" in Construction
- OSHA identifies four categories of hazards—the "Fatal Four" — that cause the majority of construction worker deaths:
- Falls—The leading cause of construction fatalities. Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and unprotected edges cause thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths annually. OSHA requires fall protection at heights of 6 feet or more.
- Struck-By Objects—Workers killed or injured by falling tools, materials, cranes, or vehicles on the job site. Employers must enforce hard hat requirements, secure materials, and maintain safe work zones.
- Electrocution—Contact with overhead power lines, exposed wiring, and faulty equipment causes fatal and severe burn injuries. Proper lockout/tagout procedures and ground-fault circuit interrupters are required.
- Caught Between—Workers crushed between equipment, caught in machinery, or pinned by collapsing structures. These accidents often result in amputations, crush injuries, and death.
Workers' Comp vs. Third-Party Claims
If you're injured on a construction site in Michigan, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits from your employer. However, workers' comp has significant limitations — it doesn't cover pain and suffering, limits wage replacement, and may not fully cover your medical expenses.
Third-party claims go beyond workers' comp. You may have additional claims against general contractors who failed to maintain safe site conditions, subcontractors whose negligence caused your injury, equipment manufacturers whose defective tools or machinery malfunctioned, property owners who created or ignored hazardous conditions, and architects or engineers whose design flaws contributed to the accident.
Our Detroit construction accident attorneys investigate every potential source of recovery to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for your injuries.
Construction Accident Injuries and Long-Term Consequences
- Construction accidents routinely produce the most catastrophic injuries in any industry. When OSHA's "Fatal Four" or other construction hazards injure a worker, the results can be permanent and life-altering:
- Traumatic brain injuries from falls and falling objects—requiring lifetime care and potentially causing permanent cognitive impairment.
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis—complete or partial paralysis that ends careers and requires decades of medical care and assistive technology.
- Amputations and crush injuries—machinery and falling loads can crush or sever limbs, requiring prosthetics and extensive rehabilitation.
- Severe burns and electrocution injuries—contact with electrical lines and explosions cause devastating burns and internal injuries.
- Lung disease from toxic exposures—prolonged exposure to silica, asbestos, welding fumes, and other toxic substances causes occupational lung disease.
- Because these injuries often end construction careers, the economic damages in construction accident cases are enormous. Our Detroit attorneys work with vocational experts and economists to calculate the full lifetime impact—lost earning capacity, future medical costs, and disability.
Why You Need a Detroit Construction Accident Attorney
Construction accident claims are among the most legally complex personal injury cases. They often involve multiple potentially liable parties, the intersection of workers' compensation and tort law, OSHA regulatory issues, and corporate defendants with significant legal resources.
General contractors and subcontractors carry their own insurance companies and defense attorneys who immediately begin protecting their interests after a serious accident — preserving favorable evidence, documenting the scene before it's preserved as you saw it, and preparing arguments that minimize their client's liability.
Our Detroit construction accident attorneys respond with equal force. We conduct immediate site investigations, retain OSHA safety experts, and identify every responsible party from the general contractor down to equipment manufacturers. We fight on all fronts — workers' comp, third-party claims, and equipment liability — to maximize your total recovery.
Contingency fee representation — zero upfront costs, no fees unless we win.
Michigan Laws That Affect Your Case
Statute of Limitations
In Michigan, you have a limited time to file your claim: 3 years for personal injury (MCL § 600.5805). Missing this deadline typically means you lose your right to compensation permanently.
“Time is your most valuable asset after an injury. Contact a Detroit attorney immediately to ensure your claim is preserved.”
Modified Comparative Negligence
Michigan follows a modified comparative fault system. You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Michigan Insurance System
Michigan operates under a No-Fault (PIP required) system. Drivers choose PIP coverage levels; unlimited PIP was historically required but reformed in 2019.
Key Michigan Legal Facts
Local Knowledge: Detroit
High-Risk Roads & Highways
- I-94
- I-75
- Michigan Avenue
- Gratiot Avenue
- Telegraph Road
Local Courts
- Wayne County Circuit Court
- Third Judicial Circuit Court
- 36th District Court
Areas We Serve Near Detroit
- Dearborn
- Southfield
- Warren
- Livonia
- Redford Township
Detroit Landmarks
- Downtown Detroit
- Belle Isle
- Corktown
- Midtown
- The Renaissance Center
What Compensation May Cover
Under Michigan law, you may be entitled to recover damages for the full impact of your injuries.
Economic Damages
- • Medical bills (past & future)
- • Lost wages & earning capacity
- • Property damage
- • Rehabilitation costs
Non-Economic Damages
- • Pain and suffering
- • Mental anguish
- • Loss of consortium
- • Physical impairment
Related Practice Areas in Detroit
Construction Accidents cases often involve overlapping injuries and legal claims. Our Detroit attorneys also handle these related areas:
Other Personal Injury Services in Detroit
Serge Hovhanessian, Esq.
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Detroit Construction Accidents FAQs
Injured on a
Construction Site?
Construction workers deserve safe job sites. If your employer's negligence caused your injury in Detroit, contact HOV Law for a free consultation.