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Construction Accident Settlements in Pennsylvania

If you have been involved in a construction accident in Pennsylvania, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Pennsylvania follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Construction Accident Settlement Range in Pennsylvania

Nationally, construction accident settlements range from $15,000 to $400,000. In Pennsylvania, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$15,000

Estimated

$60,000

High

$400,000

How Pennsylvania Law Affects Your Construction Accident Claim

Pennsylvania uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and has no statutory cap on non-economic or compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Philadelphia is one of the most plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions in the country, consistently producing large jury verdicts in catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. Pennsylvania's choice no-fault auto insurance system affects how car accident claims are handled.

Under Pennsylvania's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.

Factors Affecting Construction Accident Claims in Pennsylvania

  • ✓OSHA safety violation documentation
  • ✓Third-party contractor or subcontractor negligence
  • ✓Scaffold, ladder, and fall protection compliance
  • ✓Equipment maintenance and defect history
  • ✓Property owner's duty to maintain safe conditions
  • ✓Severity and permanence of disabilities
  • ✓Workers' compensation lien offset on recovery

Common Construction Accident Injuries

Falls from scaffolding, ladders, and roofsTraumatic brain injuries from falling objectsElectrocution and electrical burnsCrush injuries from heavy equipmentSpinal cord injuries and paralysisAmputations from machineryRespiratory illness from dust and chemical exposure

Relevant Pennsylvania Statutes

  • •42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524 (statute of limitations)
  • •42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7102 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
  • •3 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 459-502 (dog bite liability)

Construction Accident Claims in Pennsylvania Cities

If your construction accident occurred in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.