Construction is booming across Georgia, from widening projects on Highway 316 and I-85, to new commercial developments in Athens, Atlanta, Savannah, Gainesville, and beyond. While these projects promise growth, they can also pose serious risks to the public when safety precautions are ignored.

If you or a loved one was injured near or at a construction site, not as a worker, but as a bystander, passerby, or nearby resident, you may be entitled to compensation. At Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C., our premises liability attorneys understand the complexities of construction-related injury cases and fight to hold negligent property owners, contractors, and developers accountable. Contact us today for a free consultation at 706-354-4000 or fill out our online contact form and someone will be in touch. We don’t get paid unless we recover money for you in your case.

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Who Is Responsible for Construction Site Injuries?

When a construction site is open to the public, or is near a sidewalk, roadway, or business, property owners, contractors, developers, and other parties have a legal obligation to maintain a reasonably safe environment.

Depending on the circumstances, one or more of the following parties may be liable:

  • The property owner
  • The general contractor or subcontractors
  • A government entity (for public projects)
  • The company responsible for site maintenance or security

Failing to secure a construction zone, post clear warning signs, or protect against falling objects, exposed wires, steep hills or ditches, debris, or heavy machinery may amount to negligence.

What Safety Measures Should Be in Place at Construction Sites?

To protect the public, construction companies and property owners must:

  • Clearly mark hazardous areas with fencing and warning signage
  • Secure tools, scaffolding, and building materials
  • Ensure safe pedestrian and vehicle detours
  • Prevent falling objects and flying debris
  • Limit dust, noise, and chemical exposure in adjacent areas
  • Conduct routine maintenance on vehicles and other heavy machinery

When these basic safeguards are overlooked, innocent people can suffer serious and life-altering harm.

Common Injuries from Construction Site Hazards

Construction zones are inherently hazardous, especially when landowners, contractors, or businesses cut corners to save time or money. Prioritizing profits over safety puts the public at serious risk of injury or even death. Our firm handles complex cases involving:

These injuries can lead to lifelong pain, lost income, and extensive medical debt. Our firm fights for full compensation that reflects the true cost of recovery.

Types of Construction Site Cases We Handle

At BBGA, we focus on catastrophic and high-stakes injury claims. We have the experience and resources to pursue complex premises liability cases involving construction debris or equipment in public areas, unsafe walkways near active sites, inadequate fencing or barriers around hazardous zones, falling materials from scaffolds or cranes, explosions or chemical exposure near residential areas, poor lighting or traffic control near roadwork, and more.

A History of Results

We have an established track record of bringing our clients results they expect and deserve. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients, and we know how to fight the insurance companies and medical facilities.

What to Do If You’re Injured on or Near a Construction Site

After an injury at a construction site, it’s important to protect your rights. Here’s what to do:

  1. Get medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor at first.
  2. Report the incident to authorities or site management, if possible.
  3. Document the scene with photos or videos of your injuries and the area where it happened.
  4. Collect witness information from anyone nearby.
  5. Do NOT give a statement to the landowner’s insurance company, they may use your words against you.
  6. Contact a premises liability attorney before signing anything.

Injured While Working on a Construction Site?

If your injury occurred while working at a construction site, your case may fall under workers’ compensation or involve a third-party liability claim. Learn more about your options by visiting our page on work-related injuries.

Why Choose BBGA?

With offices in Athens and Lake Oconee, and cases throughout Georgia, the attorneys at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. bring decades of experience to complex premises liability claims. We have the knowledge and legal strength to take on developers, corporations, insurance companies, and government entities when negligence leads to harm.

Our team will:

  • Investigate all liable parties
  • Consult construction safety and medical experts
  • Handle all communications and negotiations with insurance companies
  • Fight for full compensation through settlement or trial

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe nothing unless we recover money for you.

Schedule a Free Consultation Today

If you or someone you love was injured at or near a construction site in Georgia, contact BBGA today. We’ll evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and fight to hold the right parties accountable. Call (706) 354-4000 or fill out our online form to get started.