Brockton Construction Accident Lawyer

Brockton’s skyline may not rival Boston’s, but walk or drive through the City of Champions on any weekday, and you’ll see crane booms, scaffold-wrapped façades, and orange cones everywhere from Montello Street to the Route 24 corridor. Construction keeps our economy humming and employs hundreds of tradespeople, subcontractors, and hard hats, but it remains one of Massachusetts's most hazardous occupations. According to OSHA, falls alone have killed over 400 construction workers nationwide in the past few years, making construction falls the leading cause of death on American job sites.

The Brockton personal injury team at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers is dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured people. We refuse to be intimidated by the tactics of large corporations, their insurance companies, or opposing attorneys who try to prevent these negligent parties from being held accountable.

Brockton’s mix of century-old triple-deckers, active rail lines, and a resurgence of mixed-use development presents unique safety challenges:

• Tight urban spaces force contractors to stage heavy equipment near pedestrians and live traffic.
• Aging building stock means more demolition, asbestos remediation, and structural shoring, tasks with heightened collapse and exposure risks.
• Weather volatility on the South Shore brings freeze-thaw cycles that weaken scaffolding footings and create slippery decks.
• Multi-employer job sites, general contractors, multiple subs, and delivery crews complicate communication and enforcement of safety protocols.
• Night and weekend shifts to avoid daytime traffic create fatigue-related hazards and reduced oversight.

Because of these factors, OSHA frequently cites Brockton-area projects for violations involving fall protection, ladder safety, and electrical wiring, which consistently appear in the agency’s “Top 10” most-cited standards.

Every job site is different, but many of the injuries Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers sees stem from the same “Fatal Four” hazards OSHA highlights year after year.

• Falls from heights include scaffold collapses, unsecured floor openings, roof-edge falls, and faulty personal fall-arrest systems.
• Struck-by incidents include cranes swinging loads into workers, vehicles backing without spotters, or falling tools and debris.
• Caught-in/between accidents like trench cave-ins, workers pinned between equipment and fixed objects, or rotating-machinery entanglement.
• Electrocutions can occur from contact with overhead power lines, improperly grounded tools, or temporary wiring faults.

Additional Brockton-specific scenarios include:

• Demolition and rehab injuries occur when unsupported brick walls or floor joists give way.
• Traffic-control accidents involving flaggers and laborers struck by passing vehicles on Belmont Street or Centre Street.
• Material-handling injuries occur during deliveries to tight residential lots where forklifts or telehandlers tip on uneven ground.

Almost every Massachusetts employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance under Chapter 152 of the General Laws. Workers’ comp is a no-fault system, meaning injured employees generally cannot sue their direct employer but instead file a benefits claim. Key features include:

• Medical coverage for “adequate and reasonable” treatment related to the injury (§ 13 & § 30).
• Temporary total incapacity benefits. 60 % of the worker’s pre-injury average weekly wage, up to the statewide maximum ($1,829.13 for injuries on or after October 1, 2024).
• Partial incapacity benefits. Up to 75 % of what would have been payable for total incapacity, lasting up to 260 weeks.
• Permanent and total disability benefits. Two-thirds of the average weekly wage with cost-of-living adjustments and no time limit.

Workers’ comp rarely covers the entire economic impact of a serious injury and never pays for non-economic damages like pain and suffering.

When someone other than the employer, such as a property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, architect, or equipment manufacturer, plays a role in causing the accident, the injured worker may file a traditional personal-injury lawsuit known as a third-party claim. Massachusetts gives injured workers three years to bring such a lawsuit, starting on the date of the injury or the date the injury reasonably should have been discovered.

• Full recovery for medical expenses, future treatment, and lost wages without statutory caps.
• Compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of life’s enjoyment is unavailable under workers’ comp.
• Potential punitive damages in egregious negligence or gross safety-violation cases.

The statute of limitations is unforgiving; waiting too long can permanently bar your claim.

Every construction project has a web of contracts and overlapping duties. Our investigation focuses on uncovering breaches of OSHA standards, building codes, and industry best practices by parties such as:

• General contractors who fail to provide fall-protection plans or daily safety briefings.
• Subcontractors performing tasks outside their trade licenses or disregarding lockout/tagout rules.
• Property owners or developers who pressure crews to hurry despite known hazards.
• Equipment rental companies that deliver cranes or aerial lifts without proper inspections.
• Tool and machinery manufacturers whose defective products cause catastrophic injuries.
• Engineers and architects whose flawed designs make collapse foreseeable.

Identifying every liable party maximizes available insurance coverage and financial recovery.

Immediate action preserves evidence and protects your health:

• Seek medical care immediately, even if you think you can “walk it off.” Latent internal injuries are common.
• Report the accident to your supervisor and ensure a formal incident report is filed; keep your copy.
• Document the scene with photos of equipment, ground conditions, and missing warning signage.
• Collect contact information for witnesses, fellow workers, delivery drivers, and site visitors.
• Consult with an attorney before providing recorded statements to the insurance adjusters.
• Keep all damaged PPE and clothing; they can be evidence of force and failure points.
• Consult a specialized construction-accident attorney early to launch an independent investigation while memories are fresh and surveillance footage still exists.

Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers blends local insight with statewide resources:

• Dedicated construction-accident team led by attorneys who focus exclusively on workplace-injury litigation.
• On-site investigations in Brockton captured drone footage, laser measurements, and soil samples where trenches collapsed within hours of being retained.
• Expert network including structural engineers, crane-safety consultants, human-factors specialists, and forensic accountants.
• Bilingual staff serve Brockton’s diverse workforce, including Spanish, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean-Creole speakers.
• Contingency-fee representation, no legal fee unless we secure compensation for you.

We prepare every claim as though it will go to trial in Plymouth County Superior Court, giving us leverage to negotiate top settlements without unnecessary delays.

Our attorneys know Brockton’s streets, hardworking unions, and courts. We’ve recovered millions for carpenters injured by defective nail guns, electricians burned in arc flashes, and roofers paralyzed after guardrail failures. When you hire Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, you get:

• Personalized attention means you deal directly with a lawyer.
• 24/7 availability via phone, text, or email.
• Regular case updates so you never wonder “what’s next?”
• Community engagement, we sponsor local organizations and volunteer for local safety seminars.

If you or a loved one was hurt on a construction site in Brockton, call (617) 777-7777 or complete our online form for a free, no-obligation case review. Let Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers stand between you and the insurance companies so you can focus on healing while we pursue the compensation you deserve.