Construction Accident
Construction Accident
Clare & Scott's
construction attorneys have often consulted on and been retained to defend bodily injury and property damage claims arising out of construction accidents. As seasoned litigators experienced with the construction industry, Clare & Scott’s
attorneys are well qualified to assist owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors and their insurers in defending accident claims that arise out of and occur at construction sites.
Faced with a claim involving a construction site accident?
Contact our offices and ask to speak with one of our Construction Attorneys.
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Contact - John R. Scott, Esq.
(201) 414-5067
Mission & Philosophy
Clare & Scott is committed to obtaining the optimum results for its clients. The client’s interests are directed by and receive the full attention of experienced, seasoned trial attorneys, assisted by a support staff providing complimentary skills that insure each claim receives the attention of a cohesive team. Clare & Scott
has the skills needed to review, analyze and digest the facts and to develop a litigation strategy with the client's input that optimizes the defense of the claim. While there are many general practice and insurance defense firms that offer construction litigation as part of their practice, Clare & Scott
has attorneys who have dedicated themselves to defending members of the construction industry and their insurers.
Clare & Scott’s
construction attorneys have the knowledge, training and experience to analyze and litigate complex contractual issues that often arise in these matters including indemnification, contribution and additional insured claims that can shift the financial burden associated with construction accident claims.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
While Clare & Scott
prides itself on its court room successes as trial attorneys and recognizes that trial is sometimes necessary to achieve the best result for the client, litigation is also a tool and sometimes alternatives to trial are critically important to best protect the client’s interests.
Alternative dispute resolution and the art and skill of timely negotiation remain essential weapons to be employed in the resolution of construction accident claims. Our attorneys have routinely mediated construction accident claims. We pledge to evaluate a client’s exposure as early as possible and to develop a litigation strategy that will bring about a successful resolution for both the insured and its insurer.
Representative Cases
The following construction accident claims are representative cases our attorneys have previously handled:
John Doe v. ABC Engineering: Defense of a wrongful death and survivorship suit arising out of an accident occurring during the construction of an industrial shredder at a metal recycling facility.
John Doe et al v. DEF Builders: Defense of a property owner/developer in connection with an alleged release of sulphur dioxide, emanating from an allegedly damaged valve on a gas cylinder left on the property during a Brownfields redevelopment.
John Doe v. ABC Corp: Defense of a mechanical contractor in connection with an “arc flash” accident resulting in burn injuries to a rigger/millwright involved in hauling away electrical control panels for industrial chiller units.
ABC v. DEF: Defense of a mechanical (HVAC) contractor in connection with alleged property damage claims from heat pump installation.
ABC Corp. v. DEF Corp.: Defense of steel erection subcontractor in connection with claim alleging failure to provide requisite fall protection.
John Doe v. ABC Corp: Defense of a steel erection contractor in connection with a claim brought by ironworker that suffered RSD in lower extremity when a steel beam rolled onto his shin during a lift. Allegations included an alleged failure to designate a proper lift area and use of an undersized crane in addition to an alleged failure to provide a safe place to work.
*Names redacted for confidentiality.
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