Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Georgia. Overbird Law holds negligent contractors and property owners accountable.
Georgia Construction Accident Attorney
Georgia's construction industry consistently ranks among the most dangerous sectors for worker injuries and fatalities. OSHA's 'Fatal Four' -- falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between accidents -- account for the majority of construction deaths nationwide. When a construction accident occurs due to OSHA violations, defective equipment, inadequate training, or unsafe site conditions, injured workers may have claims beyond workers' compensation against third-party contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners.
Under Georgia law, workers' compensation provides limited benefits that rarely cover the full extent of a construction injury. However, O.C.G.A. Section 51-1-11 allows injured workers to pursue third-party negligence claims against parties other than their direct employer. This is critical on construction sites where multiple contractors, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers share responsibility for safety. Attorney Jonathan Overman investigates every potential defendant to maximize recovery.
OSHA regulations establish minimum safety standards for construction sites, and violations of these standards serve as powerful evidence of negligence in Georgia civil cases. Common violations include failure to provide fall protection above six feet, inadequate scaffolding inspection, lack of lockout/tagout procedures for electrical work, and failure to maintain trenching and excavation safety systems. Our firm obtains OSHA inspection reports and citation histories to build compelling liability cases.
Construction accident cases in Georgia are subject to a two-year statute of limitations under O.C.G.A. Section 9-3-33, but evidence on construction sites disappears rapidly as projects continue. Scaffolding is dismantled, equipment is moved, and site conditions change daily. Contact Overbird Law at (678) 251-8575 immediately after a construction accident so we can preserve critical evidence and protect your claim.
Injured on a construction site? You may have claims beyond workers' comp. Call (678) 251-8575 for a free consultation.
Understanding Construction Accidents
Falls from scaffolding, ladders, and rooftops are the leading cause of construction deaths. OSHA requires fall protection for any work above six feet -- violations create strong negligence claims.
Contact with overhead power lines, exposed wiring, and improperly grounded equipment causes severe electrical burns, cardiac arrest, and death on Georgia construction sites.
Crane collapses, forklift rollovers, and excavator accidents cause catastrophic injuries. Defective equipment and inadequate operator training often create manufacturer and contractor liability.
When contractors violate OSHA safety standards -- missing guardrails, no hard hats, inadequate trench shoring -- those violations serve as evidence of negligence in Georgia injury claims.
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