Camden County Construction Accident Lawyers Fighting For Injured Workers’ Rights

Last updated on February 24, 2026

Injuries sustained in construction accidents can be deadly or disabling. Whether you were working on a residential property, commercial building or doing road work, if you have been injured while working, we can help. Most people don’t know where to begin when facing workers’ compensation claims.

Fishman & Fishman, LLC, handles work injury claims in southern New Jersey, with offices in Lawnside and Hammonton. Let our experienced attorneys guide you through the legal process so that you can begin to recover your health and get back to earning a living.

We help injured construction workers get the compensation they deserve. Call us at 888-339-7675 for a free initial consultation about your construction accident.

Construction Accidents Can Be Complicated

Sometimes, it is difficult to identify who is at fault when a construction accident occurs. It is necessary to investigate the incident as quickly as possible, to ensure that the victim receives proper compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages. Construction projects usually require several subcontractors in addition to a general contractor to complete the project. When there are multiple parties present, there can be disputes over liability when an injury occurs.

Contact our attorneys as soon as possible after a construction site injury has occurred. We have experience with:

• Scaffolding and ladder falls
• Heavy equipment injuries
• Insufficient fall protection
• Failure to comply with safety standards
• OSHA violations
• Injuries caused by improperly marked holes
• Slip-and-falls
• Road worker injuries
• Wrongful deaths

In addition to workers’ comp benefits, you may have a lawsuit against a third party such as the property owner, utility company, general contractor or equipment manufacturer. We pursue all sources of compensation.

Identifying The Party Responsible For The Construction Accident

Assessing who is at fault in a construction accident is crucial in making sure you receive the right compensation. Various parties may be responsible, including:

• Your employer or contractor: They may be liable if the accident happened because of poor training, lack of safety measures or failure to provide the right equipment. For example, if someone falls because there wasn’t proper gear to prevent falls, the employer could be to blame.
• The general contractor: Since they are in charge of the whole construction site, they are responsible for ensuring that everyone on the site follows safety regulations. If an accident happens due to bad site management, such as not securing dangerous areas, the general contractor might be responsible.
• Subcontractor: There are often subcontractors doing specific jobs, and if one of them causes an unsafe situation, such as setting up scaffolding incorrectly, they could be held responsible for any injuries that occur.
• Property owner: The owner of the property might be at fault if they ignore known dangers on the site. For example, if there’s a structural issue they were aware of but didn’t fix, and someone gets hurt because of it, the owner could be liable.
• Equipment manufacturer: If a piece of equipment fails and causes an accident, the maker of that equipment might be responsible. For instance, if a crane has a design flaw that leads to injuries, the manufacturer might be liable.

Workers’ compensation offers benefits no matter who is at fault. However, if a third party’s negligence played a role, a personal injury claim provides a way for those injured to seek justice and receive crucial compensation that may not be covered by workers’ comp. We can assist in identifying all possible claims and guide you through the process to ensure you get full compensation.

Is A Construction Accident Claim A Workers’ Compensation Claim Or A Personal Injury Claim?

After a construction accident in Camden County or elsewhere in southern New Jersey, injured workers often ask whether their case falls under workers’ compensation or personal injury law. The answer depends on how the accident occurred and who was responsible. In some situations, it may involve both.

Workers’ compensation is typically the first avenue for recovery. If you were injured while performing job duties, you are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of fault. These benefits may include:

• Medical treatment: Coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, surgery, medication, rehabilitation and other necessary treatment related to the work injury, as long as the care is authorized under the workers’ compensation system.
• Temporary disability payments: Wage replacement benefits if your injury prevents you from working for more than seven days, typically calculated as a percentage of your average weekly wage, subject to state limits.
• Permanent disability benefits: Compensation if the injury results in lasting physical impairment that affects your ability to perform certain tasks or return to your prior level of employment.

Workers’ compensation does not require proof that your employer was negligent. However, it also limits the type of compensation available. You cannot recover damages for pain and suffering through a workers’ compensation claim.

A personal injury claim may arise if a third party contributed to the accident. For example, if defective equipment malfunctioned, a negligent subcontractor created a dangerous condition or a property owner failed to address known hazards, you may have grounds for a civil lawsuit. Unlike workers’ compensation, a personal injury claim requires proof of negligence but allows broader recovery, including compensation for pain and suffering and full wage loss.

In some cases, both claims proceed simultaneously. You may receive workers’ compensation benefits while also pursuing a third-party lawsuit. Coordination between the two claims is important because reimbursement rules may apply if there is a recovery in the personal injury case. A thorough legal evaluation can identify all potential sources of recovery and protect your right to full compensation under New Jersey law.

Offering Free Consultations

To speak with an experienced attorney of Fishman & Fishman, LLC, about your construction accident injury and legal claims, complete our online form or call us toll-free at 888-339-7675. We represent clients from Cherry Hill, Camden and all surrounding communities.