Minneapolis Construction Accident Attorneys

Twin Cities Construction Expertise

Our Minneapolis office operates in the heart of the city. We've handled cases involving every type of project, from downtown high-rises to infrastructure improvements, giving us deep insight into local contractors, safety challenges, and industry practices.

Rapid Response Capabilities

Construction sites are constantly changing. When accidents happen, critical evidence can disappear quickly. Our legal team responds immediately to document scenes, interview witnesses, and preserve evidence before it's lost forever.

Technical Knowledge That Matters

Construction accident cases require understanding complex safety regulations, industry standards, and technical equipment operations. Our attorneys work with engineers, safety experts, and OSHA investigators to build compelling cases that hold negligent parties accountable

Proven Track Record

We've successfully represented hundreds of construction workers injured on Minneapolis job sites. Our settlements and verdicts have recovered substantial compensation for construction workers and their families.

Zero Upfront Costs

You shouldn't have to pay legal fees while recovering from a serious injury. We work on contingency, meaning our fees come only from successful settlements or verdicts, never from your pocket.

The Hidden Dangers of Twin Cities Construction

Falls remain the leading threat for construction workers, accounting for roughly 40% of all fatalities. In Minneapolis, where vertical construction dominates downtown development, these risks are particularly acute. But falls represent just one of many serious hazards for local construction workers.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Head impacts from falls, struck-by incidents, or crushing accidents can cause severe brain trauma. These injuries range from concussions with temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment affecting memory, personality, and work capacity. Many TBI victims require lifelong care and cannot return to their previous employment.

Spinal Cord Damage

Construction accidents often involve forces that damage the spinal cord or vertebrae. Compression fractures, herniated discs, and complete spinal cord severing can result in partial or complete paralysis. These injuries typically require extensive rehabilitation and may necessitate wheelchair accessibility modifications to homes and vehicles.

Severe Fractures

The heavy equipment and materials used in construction can cause complex bone breaks involving multiple fractures, joint damage, and soft tissue destruction. These injuries often require multiple surgeries, metal implants, and extensive physical therapy. Some fractures never heal properly, resulting in chronic pain and limited mobility.

Crushing Injuries

When workers become trapped between equipment, materials, or structures, the resulting crushing forces can cause devastating injuries. Internal organ damage, multiple bone fractures, and severe soft tissue trauma often occur simultaneously. These injuries frequently require emergency surgery and may result in permanent disability.

Burn Injuries

Electrical accidents, chemical spills, and equipment fires can cause severe burns requiring specialized treatment at burn centers. These injuries often involve extensive scarring, multiple skin grafts, and prolonged rehabilitation. Severe burns can affect both appearance and function, significantly impacting quality of life.

Amputations

Equipment accidents involving saws, crushers, or caught-in situations can result in traumatic limb loss. These life-changing injuries require prosthetics, extensive rehabilitation, and complete occupational retraining. The psychological impact of limb loss often requires ongoing counseling and support.

General Contractors

The general contractor maintains overall responsibility for job site safety, including coordination between trades, OSHA compliance, and hazard identification. When GCs fail to enforce safety protocols, provide adequate supervision, or maintain safe working conditions, they bear liability for resulting injuries.

Subcontractors and Trade Specialists

Each trade brings specialized knowledge and safety responsibilities. Electrical contractors must ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures, while excavation contractors must provide adequate trench protection. Failures in these specialized areas create grounds for subcontractor liability claims.

Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers

Defective construction equipment, tools, or materials can directly cause accidents. Design flaws, manufacturing defects, inadequate safety features, or insufficient warnings may create grounds for a product liability claim against manufacturers, distributors, and rental companies.

Property Owners and Developers

Property owners retain certain safety duties even when delegating construction activities. Failure to disclose known site hazards, inadequate project funding that leads to safety shortcuts, or interference with proper construction methods can create owner liability.

Architects and Engineers

Design professionals whose plans specify unsafe construction methods, inadequate structural support, or dangerous material selections may share responsibility when their designs contribute to accidents. We work with forensic engineers to analyze design-related safety failures.

Government Entities

Municipal authorities responsible for building inspections, permit issuance, or public safety enforcement may bear liability when they fail to identify obvious safety violations or enforce applicable codes. These claims involve special procedures and shorter deadlines.

Workers' Compensation Benefits

Minnesota's workers' compensation system provides injured construction workers with medical coverage, partial wage replacement, and disability benefits regardless of fault. However, these benefits are typically limited and don't fully compensate for serious injuries.

Third-Party Personal Injury Claims

Workers' compensation doesn't prevent claims against parties other than your direct employer. These third-party claims can provide significantly more compensation, including full wage loss, pain and suffering damages, and complete medical expense coverage.

OSHA Violation Evidence

When contractors violate OSHA safety standards, these violations often establish negligence in personal injury claims.

Temporary Worker Rights

Construction projects often use temporary workers through staffing agencies, creating complex questions about employer relationships. These arrangements may allow claims against host employers normally protected by workers' compensation immunity.

Non-Employee Accident Claims

Visitors, delivery personnel, inspectors, and passersby injured at construction sites aren't restricted by workers' compensation limitations and can pursue full compensation from all responsible parties.

Immediate Scene Documentation

Construction sites change constantly, with evidence often disappearing within hours of accidents. Our response team will get there right away to photograph conditions, measure distances, collect physical evidence, and document everything before sites are cleaned or altered.

Expert Witness Network

We work with construction safety experts, OSHA investigators, structural engineers, and medical specialists who understand the technical aspects of construction accidents. These experts help identify safety violations and establish negligence that caused your injuries.

Comprehensive Investigation Process

Our attorneys examine every aspect of construction accidents, including:

• OSHA compliance records and violation histories
• Contractor safety training and certification programs
• Equipment maintenance logs and inspection records
• Safety protocol implementation and enforcement
• Weather conditions and their impact on site safety
• Witness interviews and surveillance footage
  

Medical Evidence

Construction injuries often involve complex medical issues requiring expert interpretation. We coordinate with treating physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and independent medical experts to fully document your injuries and their long-term impact on your life.

Insurance Company Negotiations

Construction projects typically involve multiple insurance carriers representing different contractors, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers. We handle these complex multi-party negotiations, ensuring you receive fair compensation from all responsible parties.

Trial Preparation and Advocacy

While most construction cases are settled through negotiation, we prepare every case for trial from day one. Our Certified Civil Trial Specialists have successfully argued construction cases before Minneapolis juries, securing substantial verdicts for our clients.

Seek Immediate Medical Attention

Construction environments contain numerous hazards that can worsen injuries or cause infections. Even if injuries seem minor initially, seek prompt medical evaluation. Some serious conditions, like internal bleeding or concussions, may not show immediate symptoms.

Report the Accident Properly

Notify your supervisor, the general contractor's safety officer, and any union representatives immediately. Ensure written incident reports are created and request copies for your records. Document who you notified and when the notifications occurred.

Document the Scene Thoroughly

If physically able, photograph the accident location, equipment involved, and any visible injuries. Note weather conditions, lighting, and any safety equipment that was or wasn't being used. Collect contact information from witnesses who saw the accident occur.

Preserve Evidence

Don't allow equipment, tools, or personal protective gear involved in the accident to be repaired, cleaned, or discarded. These items often provide crucial evidence about what went wrong and who bears responsibility.

Avoid Giving Statements

Insurance adjusters may contact you quickly seeking recorded statements. Politely decline these requests until you've consulted with an attorney. Even innocent comments can be used to minimize your claim later.

Keep Detailed Records

Maintain records of all medical treatment, work time missed, expenses incurred, and how the injury affects your daily life. This documentation becomes crucial evidence for your compensation claim.

Contact Legal Representation

Call our Minneapolis construction accident attorneys at 612-333-4500 as soon as possible. Early legal intervention allows us to preserve evidence, identify witnesses, and protect your rights from the beginning.