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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Legally Reviewed by William Pemberton on September 30, 2026
Construction work helps Baraboo and Sauk County communities grow, but it also puts workers at serious risk every day. When an accident happens on a job site, the consequences can be life-changing. Injuries can be serious, recovery can take time, and many workers are left wondering what to do next.
Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm has been helping injured workers and their families across Wisconsin for years. Our team understands how overwhelming it can be to face medical bills, lost wages, and an uncertain future after a construction accident. If you were hurt on a construction site near Baraboo, our team is here to help you understand your rights and what steps to take next.
Construction sites are full of hazards. Workers deal with heavy equipment, unstable surfaces, electrical systems, and materials that can fall without warning. Any one of these risks can cause a serious injury in seconds.
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, four types of accidents account for the majority of construction fatalities. These are commonly referred to as the “Fatal Four” and include falls, being struck by an object, electrocutions, and caught-in or caught-between accidents. Together, these accidents cause many serious injuries and deaths on construction sites every year.
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Workers can fall from scaffolding, ladders, rooftops, and elevated platforms. Even a short fall can lead to broken bones, back injuries, spinal cord damage, or a traumatic brain injury.
Equipment and materials can shift or drop at any time on a busy job site. Workers who are struck by tools, vehicles, or falling debris often suffer severe head injuries, fractures, or internal trauma. These accidents can happen even when a worker is following all safety protocols.
Contact with live wires or exposed electrical systems is a serious hazard in construction. Electrocutions can cause burns, nerve damage, or death. Caught-in accidents happen when workers become trapped or crushed by machinery or collapsing structures, often with devastating results.
Figuring out who may be responsible after a construction site injury can be complicated. Multiple parties may share responsibility depending on how the accident happened and who was in control of the worksite.
Depending on what happened, responsible parties may include:
Identifying the right parties early can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. An experienced attorney can help you sort through the details and build a strong claim.
A serious construction injury can affect nearly every part of your life. Beyond the physical pain, you may be dealing with the stress of lost income, ongoing medical treatment, and uncertainty about your future.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. In cases involving a fatality, surviving family members may also have options through a wrongful death claim.
Some construction injuries also qualify as catastrophic injuries under Wisconsin law. These injuries can permanently affect a person’s ability to work, care for themselves, or live independently. Cases involving catastrophic harm often involve more significant compensation to account for long-term care and quality of life.
Workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) is often the first step after a job site injury, but it does not always cover everything you’re owed. Workers’ comp typically pays for medical treatment and a portion of lost wages. It does not account for pain and suffering or the full extent of your financial losses.
If a third party, such as a contractor, equipment company, or property owner, caused or contributed to your accident, you may be able to file a separate personal injury claim. This type of claim can recover damages that workers’ comp does not cover. Our Wisconsin construction accident lawyers can help you understand whether workers’ comp, a personal injury claim, or both may apply.
It’s also important to act within Wisconsin’s legal deadlines. Typically, a lawsuit must be filed within 3 years of the accident. However, the specific details of your claim or other exceptions may affect the deadline you need to file.
After a construction accident, the decisions you make early on can shape the entire outcome of your case. Insurance companies move fast, and without legal guidance, injured workers may not fully understand their options or what their case could involve. Having an experienced attorney in your corner from the start helps protect your rights before critical deadlines pass or evidence disappears.
Choosing the right legal team matters. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience to every case, and they know how insurance companies and defense teams operate. That experience helps us prepare cases carefully and advocate for injured clients when it matters most.
We prepare every case as if it may go to trial and work hard to pursue the best outcome possible for our clients. Our lead attorney has been recognized by Super Lawyers for 14 consecutive years, placing him in the top 5% of attorneys in the nation. We don’t get paid unless you do, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.
After a construction accident, you deserve honest answers and steady support. You have enough to focus on with your healing. You shouldn’t have to figure out the legal system on your own.
Our team is ready to review your case, explain your options, and fight for the outcome you deserve. Reach out to Pemberton Personal Injury to get started with a free case evaluation.
In most Wisconsin construction accident cases, you have three years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Wisconsin Statutes Section 893.54. This deadline applies whether your claim is based on negligence, premises liability, or another legal theory. Acting quickly helps preserve evidence and strengthens your case, so consulting an attorney as soon as possible after an accident is important.
Yes, in many cases you can pursue both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim at the same time. Workers’ compensation provides benefits from your employer, but it does not cover everything, including pain and suffering. If a third party such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner contributed to your accident, a separate personal injury claim may allow you to recover additional compensation that workers’ comp does not provide.
After a construction accident, your first priority is to get medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor. Report the accident to your employer or site supervisor as soon as possible. Document the scene with photographs if you are able, and collect contact information from any witnesses. Avoid giving a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney, as those statements can be used to limit your claim.
Responsibility for a construction accident can fall on multiple parties depending on how the incident occurred. General contractors are typically responsible for overall site safety, while subcontractors may be liable for their own unsafe work practices. Equipment manufacturers can be held accountable if a defective product caused your injury. Property owners also owe a duty of care to maintain reasonably safe conditions on the worksite under Wisconsin law.
A successful construction accident claim in Wisconsin may allow you to recover compensation for medical expenses including future treatment costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and costs related to permanent disability or disfigurement. In cases where a family member was killed in a construction accident, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim for additional categories of loss.
ABOUT THE ATTORNEY
William Pemberton
Personal Injury Attorney, Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm
William Pemberton is the founding attorney of Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, representing injured Wisconsinites across Madison, Eau Claire, Baraboo, Fitchburg, and Sun Prairie. He handles car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, brain injuries, and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis.
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Insurance companies have extensive resources and experience protecting their profits. They may deny valid claims, undervalue injuries, or pressure people into accepting less than they deserve. They know how to protect their interests.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we understand the strategies insurance companies use to minimize claims, and we are prepared to challenge them. We carefully investigate each case, calculate the complete impact of our client’s injuries, and pursue the compensation available under the law.
When insurance adjusters see Pemberton involved, they know they are facing a legal team that will come prepared, stand firm, and fight for its clients.
You didn’t ask to be injured or forced into a dispute with a powerful insurance company. You deserve a legal team that will listen to you, explain your options, and stand beside you throughout the process.
We do not back down when an insurance company refuses to treat our clients fairly. Every client receives determined advocacy, compassionate support, and the preparation their case deserves.
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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.
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