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DUFF LAW FIRM, P.L.C.
THOMAS J. DUFF

Duff Law Firm, P.L.C.
The Griffin Building
319 Seventh Street, Suite 600
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3826
Telephone: (888) 251-2722
Fax: (515) 282-0477

 
The personal injury, car accidents, employment law, wrongful death, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries and product liability claims and settlement attorneys  at the Duff Law Firm P. L. C. are dedicated  to serve their clients in central Iowa,  including the cities of Sioux City,  Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort  Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa  City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo  and Burlington , and the communities  that make up Woodbury,  Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story,  Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black  Hawk, and Des Moines counties.
 
 
 

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Construction Accidents Frequently Asked Questions

How can I assert my right to a safe work environment?

Can I get more than workers’ compensation if I’m injured while working on a construction site?

Can I sue the property owner if I was injured while working on their property?

Who is responsible for safety at my worksite?

Does workers’ compensation cover all injuries on a construction site?

 

If a person is injured by debris from a construction site while on another property or a public sidewalk, who is liable?

What happens during an OSHA inspection?

Will my case for damages be helped if an investigation shows my employer violated OSHA regulations?

Should I consult an attorney about my injury claim?

 

 

 
Question:
If a person is injured by debris from a construction site while on another property or a public sidewalk, who is liable?
Answer:

The construction contractor is responsible for taking reasonable steps to keep areas near the construction site free of debris. If the contractor does not do so, the injured person will be able to recover damages in some instances. Contractors should also inform pedestrians and others traveling past the construction site that they can be injured if they stray into the construction area. Signs are generally not considered sufficient warning: some hazards, such as a pit, must be marked by barriers and warning lamps. Failure to take these precautions can make a contractor liable for injuries.


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Des Moines, Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa in personal injury, car accidents, employment law, wrongful death, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries and product liability. Lawyers at the Duff Law Firm P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Marion, Winneshiek, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties.
 
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