Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
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Construction sites in Madison are busy, fast-moving, and full of moving parts. Even with safety rules in place, accidents still happen, and the people hurt often walk away with injuries that change their lives. A serious construction injury can mean weeks or months out of work, mounting medical bills, and real questions about who is responsible for what happened.
Our team at Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm helps injured workers and bystanders across Madison sort through those questions and pursue fair compensation. We know how stressful this period can be, and we want you to feel supported from the first phone call forward. Call our office at (608) 448-6242 to talk through your specific situation.
Construction accidents happen in many different ways, and the cause often points directly to who may be responsible. According to OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign, 389 of the 1,034 construction fatalities reported in 2024 came from falls to a lower level, making falls the leading cause of death in the industry.
Some of the accident types we see most often in Madison include:
Each of these scenarios calls for a different investigation and a different legal strategy. The first step is always pinning down what actually happened on site.
The physical toll of a construction accident can range from temporary setbacks to permanent, life-altering harm. Many of our clients deal with more than one injury at a time, which makes recovery longer and more expensive.
Common construction injuries include:
These injuries often require ongoing care. We work hard to make sure the full picture of your medical needs, both today and years from now, is reflected in any settlement or verdict.
The hours and days after a construction accident can shape the strength of your future claim. Many workers feel pressure to push through the pain, get back to the job, or trust that their employer will handle everything, but those choices can quietly hurt your case later on. Taking a few simple steps early on helps protect both your health and your legal options.
Steps we recommend after a construction accident include:
These habits create a clear record of what happened and what it has cost you. The earlier they start, the more useful they become as your case moves forward.
Most injured construction workers in Wisconsin can file a workers’ compensation claim through their employer, which covers medical care and a portion of lost wages without needing to prove fault. Workers’ comp moves faster than a typical injury lawsuit, but it also limits the kinds of damages you can recover. There is no money for pain and suffering, mental anguish, or the full value of long-term wage loss.
The good news is that a workers’ comp claim is not always the only path forward. When someone other than your employer played a role in your injury, you may also be able to pursue a third-party personal injury claim for the damages workers’ comp does not cover.
Third-party claims often involve parties such as:
We help injured workers understand how these claims fit together and pursue every source of compensation available under Wisconsin law.
Construction sites usually have many parties on them at once. A single project may involve the property owner, a general contractor, several subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and safety inspectors. Sorting out who is at fault takes a careful look at contracts, site rules, and the conditions present at the time of the accident.
Possible responsible parties may include:
Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute (Wis. Stat. § 101.11) also plays a role in many of these cases. Wisconsin law requires property owners and employers to maintain their premises in as safe a condition as the nature of the place reasonably permits, which can apply to active construction sites in certain situations. Our team works through every possible angle to identify each party who may share responsibility.
The damages available after a construction accident depend on the facts of your case, but most claims look to cover both financial losses and the personal impact of the injury. Pursuing the full range of damages helps you focus on healing instead of worrying about the next bill.
Compensation in a Wisconsin construction accident claim may include:
Wisconsin generally allows three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, though important exceptions and shorter deadlines can apply depending on the situation. Acting quickly helps protect your rights and gives your attorney time to gather evidence while it is still fresh.
Construction cases are some of the most fact-heavy injury claims in Wisconsin. They often involve OSHA reports, site photographs, equipment records, and testimony from engineers and safety consultants. We pull those threads together so the story of your accident is clear and well documented.
Insurance carriers for large construction firms have entire teams working to limit what they pay. Having your own Madison personal injury attorney in your corner levels the playing field. We handle the paperwork, the negotiations, and the litigation if it gets that far, so you can focus on your recovery.
At Pemberton Personal Injury, we built our practice on standing up to insurance companies and fighting for people who deserve better. Our team serves clients across Madison and the surrounding communities, including Sauk County and the Eau Claire area, with the same hands-on attention that has defined our work since day one.
If you or someone in your family has been hurt on a construction site, we want to hear your story. Reach out through our contact form or call (608) 448-6242 to set up a free case review with a member of our team.
Insurance companies profit when you lose. Every claim they deny, every settlement they lowball, every injured person they convince to accept less—that’s money in their pocket. And they’re very good at what they do.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we’ve made it our mission to take on the insurance companies that put profits over people. We know every underhanded tactic they’ll use to cheat you out of fair compensation, and we’re prepared to fight fire with fire. When insurance adjusters see us coming, they know they’re in for a real battle. You didn’t ask to be injured.
You didn’t ask to fight a billion-dollar corporation. But now that you’re here, you deserve lawyers who will go to war for you. We don’t settle for less than full compensation, we don’t back down from tough fights, and we don’t let insurance companies bully our clients. PERIOD.
Life following a serious injury can bring intense emotions and pain. Accident victims often hope to get their lives back on track, only to be held back by the demands involved with personal injury claims. This is especially the case for individuals who become hospitalized. Wherever you are in the process, we’d be glad to help.
Our injury lawyers in Wisconsin step up to represent you. At Pemberton, we provide this advocacy at every step in the injury claims process so you can be on your way to feeling like yourself again.
Contact our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will create a plan together to help you protect your rights and get you back to your life.
$40M+ Won For Our Clients
Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
In this car accident case, the client suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision when the at-fault driver crossed the center line. Her injuries included multiple broken bones in the chest, ribs, wrist, and ankle, internal injuries requiring intestinal surgery, and a damaged artery in the spine. With medical expenses exceeding $4,000, we secured the at-fault driver’s full insurance coverage and pursued an additional $1,000,000 from the client’s own insurance policy. We also negotiated a reduction of more than $468,000 in outstanding medical costs to ensure the client received maximum financial recovery for her life-altering injuries and permanent impact on her ability to work.
The client’s loved one suffered a fatal injury in an auto collision that resulted in over $382,000 in medical bills. Acting as the family’s second attorney, we navigated difficult policy-limit issues and secured a $1,000,000 settlement. While the case had greater overall value and the family would have liked a higher recovery, they chose to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and move forward.
“If you ever need an attorney, he would be the first one I recommend”
“Focus on healing and we will take care of everything on the legal side”
“If you ever need an attorney, he would be the first one I recommend”