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Phone: (602) 905-7766
Call us at (855) 855-8910
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Construction work in Phoenix will break your body if the site is not run right. We see it all the time at our firm. Workers come in with shattered ankles from scaffold collapses, burns from live wires nobody bothered to mark, crushed hands from equipment that should have been pulled off the job months ago.
OSHA tracks what they call the Fatal Four. Falls. Struck-by objects. Caught-in or between hazards. Electrocution. Those four account for most construction deaths in this country, and Phoenix is no exception.
But here is what makes Phoenix different. Try working on a roof in July when it is 115 degrees out. Dehydration sets in fast. Fatigue clouds your judgment. One wrong step on a scaffold and you are falling three stories. Heat-related accidents spike hard between May and September on open-air sites near South Mountain, Maryvale, and across the Valley floor.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted roughly 3,900 construction injuries in Arizona in 2023 [1]. About 2,500 of those workers missed work or got reassigned to light duty. And those are just the ones that got reported.
Beyond the Fatal Four, construction workers in Phoenix suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, crush injuries, and severe burns. One thing people don't realize? If you got hurt on a construction site, your injury likely qualifies for a claim. Don't assume it was "just part of the job."
A scaffolding accident is one of the most catastrophic events on a Phoenix construction site — falls from elevated platforms routinely cause spinal cord damage, TBI, and fatal injuries.
Workers who split time between construction sites and warehouse environments face overlapping risks — forklift hazards, falling inventory, and unsafe loading conditions are common to both.
One thing people don't realize is how many parties can be on the hook after a construction site accident. It's not just your employer. Phoenix job sites, especially the big commercial projects, stack general contractors on top of subcontractors on top of equipment rental companies. Every single one of them could owe you money.
General contractors set the tone on safety. When they skip fall protection briefings or let untrained crews run heavy machinery, that's on them.
Property owners? Same deal. Exposed rebar, unstable ground, missing barriers. If they knew and did nothing, they're liable.
Subcontractors who bring unprepared workers onto a site create hazards for everybody. Your accident might trace back to a crew you never even worked with directly.
Equipment manufacturers get sued when their crane, forklift, or power tool malfunctions and somebody gets hurt. We took one of those cases to trial. A construction worker got hit with high-voltage burns and lost his hand because of defective equipment. The jury came back with a $20.5 million verdict. Product liability goes well beyond what workers' comp will ever pay you.
Architects and engineers aren't off the hook either. Design flaws that cause a collapse or create unsafe conditions? That's a claim.
With Phoenix growing as fast as it is along Loop 202 and the Camelback corridor, you've got multiple contractors jammed onto the same site. More parties means more potential liability. That's actually good for you.
First things first after an accident. Get to a hospital. Even if you feel okay in the moment. Adrenaline masks injuries. Internal bleeding, concussions, hairline fractures. These don't always announce themselves right away. A Phoenix trauma center can catch what you might miss.
Then report it to your supervisor. In writing. Not just a conversation in the break room. Arizona law requires timely written notice, and a verbal heads-up doesn't cut it if the insurer pushes back later.
While you're still at the site, pull out your phone. Photograph everything. Broken guardrails, damaged equipment, wet floors, whatever contributed to the accident. Sites get cleaned up fast. Evidence disappears.
Talk to coworkers who saw it happen. Get their names, numbers, and a quick summary of what they witnessed. Those statements matter more than you think when an insurer starts questioning your version of events.
File your workers' comp claim as soon as possible. You technically have a year in Arizona, but don't wait. Delays give insurance companies ammunition.
And whatever you do, don't give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster without talking to a lawyer first. They're trained to get you to say things that hurt your case.
You might also have a third-party claim on top of workers' comp. A construction injury lawyer can evaluate that for you before any deadlines pass. Arizona gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Sounds like plenty of time, right? It's not. Witnesses forget. Cameras get wiped. Call sooner, not later.
Workers' comp is where most injured construction workers start. That makes sense. It's a no-fault system. You don't have to prove your employer screwed up.
But here's the catch. Workers' comp caps your wage replacement at about two-thirds of what you were making. And it doesn't cover pain and suffering at all. Not one dollar for it.
So what happens when two-thirds of your paycheck isn't enough to cover your mortgage, your truck payment, and the medical bills piling up on the kitchen table?
That's where third-party claims come in. If someone besides your direct employer caused or contributed to your accident, you file a personal injury lawsuit against them. Arizona lets you run both claims at the same time. One doesn't cancel the other.
Who are the usual third-party targets?
Phoenix high-rise projects near Central Avenue are a prime example. You've got five, six, sometimes ten different companies on one site. Somebody was negligent. Usually more than one of them.
For full details on how the workers' comp system works in Arizona, visit our workers' compensation lawyer Phoenix page.
A construction accident hits your wallet from every direction. Medical bills are just the start. Here's a breakdown of what you can actually go after.
Arizona uses pure comparative negligence. That means even if you were partly at fault, say 20 percent, you still recover 80 percent of your damages. You don't get shut out.
We secured a $3.6 million settlement for a construction worker who fell from scaffolding. The defense tried to argue he wasn't even a real employee. We proved otherwise.
OSHA writes the safety rulebook for construction [2]. Fall protection, scaffolding standards, electrical clearances near power lines, trench shoring, PPE requirements. All of it. When a contractor ignores those rules and a worker gets hurt, the OSHA violation becomes a weapon in your injury case.
Now, an OSHA citation alone doesn't prove negligence in court. But it shows a pattern. The employer knew the standard, chose not to follow it, and somebody paid the price. Juries notice that.
Arizona has its own enforcement arm too. ADOSH, which stands for the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, handles state-level inspections [3]. With construction booming in Chandler, Gilbert, and North Phoenix, ADOSH stays busy out there.
How to use OSHA violations in your claim:
Fell from a scaffold and your employer had an active fall protection citation? That's a strong case. Don't let anybody tell you it doesn't matter.
Our firm has gone to bat for construction workers in cases that ranged from equipment failures to deadly falls. Here are three results that show what's possible.
$20.5 million verdict - A construction worker suffered high-voltage electrical burns and lost his hand in a workplace accident involving defective equipment. We took the case to trial and the jury returned a $20.5 million verdict.
$3.6 million settlement - Another worker was badly hurt in a scaffolding fall. The company argued he wasn't their employee. We proved the relationship and settled for $3.6 million.
$500,000 settlement - A tree trimmer fell on the job and fractured his spine. The injury left him paralyzed. We recovered $500,000 for his ongoing care and lost wages.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Insurance companies don't wait around after a construction accident. They send adjusters fast. They want a statement, a quick settlement offer, and a signed release before you know what your injuries will actually cost you. Don't let that happen.
The Simon Law Group has over 250 years of combined experience in personal injury law. More than $600 million recovered for clients across all our cases. We handle construction injuries from the initial workers' comp filing through trial if that's what it takes.
What does that look like?
Our Phoenix office sits at 2700 N Central Ave, Suite 320, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Call (602) 905-7766. The case review is free. You pay nothing unless we get you money.
Our attorneys have handled personal injury cases across Arizona and California. We know how Phoenix insurance companies operate, and we know how to push back.
That number reflects real results for real families — medical bills paid, lost wages recovered, and futures protected.
You pay nothing upfront. Our fee comes out of your settlement or verdict. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.
Accidents do not follow business hours. Neither do we. Call (602) 905-7766 any time — nights, weekends, and holidays.
Our Phoenix team works out of 2700 N Central Ave, Suite 320. We know the roads, the courts, and the insurance adjusters you are up against.
“After a crash, you need a team that answers the phone, explains your options, and fights for every dollar you are owed. That is what we do at The Simon Law Group.”
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Generally no. Arizona workers' comp bars direct lawsuits against employers. But you can file a third-party claim against other negligent parties on the site, like a general contractor, subcontractor, or equipment manufacturer.
Falls, struck-by objects, caught-in/between incidents, and electrocution. These cause most construction deaths nationwide and on Phoenix job sites.
One year for workers' comp claims. Two years for personal injury lawsuits. Government entity claims may require notice within 180 days.
Yes. Temperatures above 110 degrees cause dehydration, heat stroke, and fatigue that increase fall and equipment accident risk on open Phoenix job sites.
Yes. Arizona allows simultaneous claims. Workers' comp covers wage loss and medical bills. A third-party lawsuit can recover pain and suffering damages on top of that.
Arizona uses pure comparative negligence. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you don't lose your right to recover.
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