Construction Injury Lawyers Serving Injured Workers in Mobile, Baldwin County & Throughout Southwest Alabama
Construction keeps Mobile growing, but jobsites can be unforgiving. Our Mobile construction accident lawyers help workers and families pursue the full, fair compensation the law allows when negligence on a jobsite causes life‑changing harm. If you suffered a worksite injury in Mobile or Baldwin County, we can evaluate whether a jobsite injury lawsuit is the appropriate avenue to take to recover everything you’re owed.
Because of the various tools, machinery, and vehicles at jobsites, as well as the generally rugged nature of the work, construction is one of the most dangerous occupations. Recent federal data show construction accounts for about 1 in 5 U.S. workplace fatalities, with falls remaining the leading cause of death. When preventable injuries happen here in Mobile, you deserve answers, accountability, and results.
If you or a loved one was injured on the job, you may have several paths to compensation. Workers’ comp can cover many on‑the‑job injuries (especially when the employer is responsible), but it does not pay for everything. When another company, a property owner, a negligent driver, or a defective tool contributed to your injuries, you may have a separate third‑party lawsuit for full damages.
At Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC, we investigate, secure critical evidence, and build strong cases for injured workers and their families. Our firm is ready to provide the help you need to navigate this process. We have a significant track record of success recovering just settlements for accident victims, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you.
For a FREE, confidential consultation, reach out to our team of experienced Mobile construction accident lawyers. Call (844) 654-6228 or contact us online today. We represent clients in Mobile, Baldwin County, and across Southwest Alabama.
When Can You Sue After a Construction Accident Injury?
If your injury involves only your employer’s negligence, workers’ compensation is typically your path for benefits. Alabama does have narrow exceptions, for example, if an employer failed to secure workers’ comp coverage, or if a co‑employee’s willful conduct (such as removing a safety device) caused the accident. So, it’s wise to have us review the facts of your claim.
Still, many serious job‑site injuries involve someone other than your employer. In those situations, you can often pursue a third‑party work injury lawsuit for the full value of your losses.
Common third‑party scenarios include:
- Injured by a Subcontractor or General Contractor’s Negligence: Unsafe coordination, poor supervision, missing fall protection, etc., by a different company on site.
- Property Owner/Manager Liability: Hidden hazards, unsafe premises, or failure to warn about known dangers at commercial or industrial properties.
- Defective Tool/Equipment Injury: Defective ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, saws, nail guns, or PPE causing catastrophic injuries.
- Work‑Zone Vehicle Crashes: Collisions involving commercial trucks or outside vendors while you’re working on roadway or bridge projects.
- Utility & Third‑Party Work: Electrocution, trenching, or excavation incidents tied to non‑employer entities.
Wrongful Death: If a family member was tragically killed on a jobsite, Alabama’s wrongful death law allows a civil action focused on punishing the wrongdoer (damages are punitive in nature). If evidence shows wantonness (conscious disregard for safety), a lawsuit may proceed even when the defense argues contributory negligence.
Quick Note on Alabama Fault Rules: Alabama follows pure contributory negligence; even a small percentage of fault can jeopardize your recovery of compensation in a standard negligence claim. Having a skilled Mobile construction accident lawyer on your side helps prevent others from unfairly blaming you.
Legal Options for Injured Construction Workers in Alabama
Workers’ Compensation (Employer Fault)
If your only remedy is comp, you should pursue a comp claim. We can coordinate with your workers’ compensation counsel while we investigate third‑party liability.
Third‑Party Negligence Lawsuits
Claims against subcontractors, site owners, drivers, or others outside your employer for medical costs, full lost earnings, diminished earning capacity, pain & suffering, and more.
Product Liability (Defective Tools/Equipment)
Claims under Alabama law for products that are defective in design, manufacturing, or warnings (failure to warn).
Wrongful Death
Actions brought by the personal representative when a loved one is killed by another party’s wrongful conduct on a site.
Not sure if you have a jobsite injury lawsuit? If you’re hurting and worried about the road ahead, we’re here to help. Our construction injury lawyers in Mobile can review your claim, identify every liable third party, and take steps to protect your rights. Contact us today to schedule a FREE, no-obligation case review.
What To Do After a Construction Accident
Your health is always the priority, so get medical care immediately. If your injuries are severe, you may not be able to do anything else at this time. That’s okay. We can help fill in the gaps later. Focus on healing.
When you’re able (or if a trusted co‑worker or family member can help):
- Report the Accident & Your Injuries: Tell a supervisor and ensure an incident report is created.
- Contact a Mobile Construction Injury Lawyer: Reach out to our team as soon as possible so we can review your claim, discuss your options, and start building your case.
- Document the Scene: Photos/video of equipment, tools, ladders/scaffolds, controls/guards, and any warning signs (or lack of them).
- Preserve the Equipment: If a tool or machine failed, do not allow repairs or disposal without first inspecting it.
- Collect Names & Contact Info: Speak with witnesses, subcontractors, safety personnel, and site representatives, and gather their accounts of the accident and contact information.
- Avoid Recorded Statements: Do not give statements to insurers until you’ve spoken with an experienced attorney.
- Follow Medical Advice: Keep all bills, diagnoses, work restrictions, and receipts, and follow your doctors’ guidance closely.
Feeling overwhelmed while you’re trying to heal is normal. Let our team help. We’ll handle the legal and insurance issues, answer your questions, and guide you step by step while you focus on recovering.
How Long Do I Have To File a Construction Site Injury Lawsuit?
In Alabama, you generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, and 2 years from the date of death to file a wrongful death action. That may sound like plenty of time, but building a strong case takes work, and things change quickly. Evidence can be lost, and witnesses’ memories fade. Starting swiftly gives us an advantage.
More importantly, if a deadline is missed, the court can dismiss the case, and you may lose your right to recover, no matter how clear the fault or how serious your injury. Some situations have shorter notice rules (for example, when a government entity is involved). The safest move is to contact us as soon as you can so we can protect your rights and keep every option for compensation open.
How Does a Construction Injury Lawsuit Work?
A third‑party construction injury case focuses on who outside your employer caused or contributed to your injuries and what compensation the law allows.
Who’s Liable?
Regulations are in place to keep workers safe on the job. Unfortunately, accidents still occur, many of which are the result of negligence on the part of other workers, general contractors, supervisors, or site owners.
If your accident was caused by someone else, you can pursue a claim against all liable parties to recover maximum compensation. Our Mobile construction accident attorneys will thoroughly assess your situation and conduct an investigation, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence, to determine who was at fault for your accident.
Potential liable parties can include:
- Subcontractors & General Contractors (when they are not your employer)
- Property Owners & Managers
- Equipment & Tool Manufacturers/Distributors
- Commercial Drivers & Companies in work‑zone crashes
- Utility Companies & Other Third Parties working on or near the site
What We Need To Prove
- Duty & Breach: A party owed you a duty of care (safe coordination, hazard control, defect‑free tools, etc.) and violated it.
- Causation: The unsafe act, condition, or defect caused your injury.
- Damages: You suffered real harm due to your injury (medical bills, lost income, reduced ability to work, pain & suffering, etc.), and we can prove it with records and testimony.
How We Build Your Case
At Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC, we get to work immediately to build a strong case for compensation:
- Determine Liability: We identify the company or person responsible for creating the danger and who is legally liable for your losses.
- Examine the Scene: We review photos and video, conduct site visits as needed, and ensure key items, such as broken tools or equipment, are preserved.
- Gather Key Documents: We obtain site rules, safety plans, daily reports, training records, and OSHA materials.
- Interview Witnesses: We speak with co‑workers, supervisors, safety personnel, and other witnesses to understand what happened.
- Analyze & Test Equipment: If a tool or machine failed, we work with qualified experts to determine what went wrong and why.
- Evaluate the Full Impact of Your Losses: We account for future medical care, lost income and earning capacity, daily limitations, and the toll on your family, so your claim reflects the real cost of your injury.
- Manage Insurance & Litigation: We handle insurer communications, pursue a fair settlement, and take the case to trial when that’s the best path.
Why Choose Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC?
We are Compassionate Advocates. Proven Litigators.
Choosing a law firm after a serious job‑site injury is a big decision. You deserve a team that treats you with respect, keeps you informed, and knows how to get results when the stakes are high. Here’s why injured workers and families across Mobile and Southwest Alabama turn to us.
- Record of Results: Our history includes one of Alabama’s largest jury verdicts—$21 million—and many other substantial settlements and awards for injured clients over more than 130 years of combined experience.
- Client‑First Service: We keep you informed, answer your questions, and handle the details so you can focus on healing.
- Serious Investigation: We identify every liable party, preserve key evidence, and work with respected experts.
- Negotiation Strength & Trial Readiness: We pursue fair settlements and try cases when that’s the best path to justice.
- Rooted in Alabama: We’re from here. We know the contractors, sites, and courts in this region. We’ve developed solid relationships and an esteemed reputation.
When you hire Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC, we shoulder the legal and insurance weight so you can focus on getting better. We believe that those harmed by negligence deserve justice. It is our mission to maximize your recovery and give you support and answers at every step.
Testimonials From Former Clients
I would highly recommend Cory Driggers. He kept me informed all during my case. I never felt left in the dark. He was always straightforward with me. I can’t express how impressed I was with him.
I would highly recommend Cory Driggers. He kept me informed all during my case. I never felt left in the dark. He was always straightforward with me . I can’t express how impressed I was with him.
Mr.Driggers is a wonderful Lawyer that knows the law, he helped me when I had no idea in my situation where to start and what to do, he worked with me hands on and got the best results for me in my case. It was a privilege to get to know him as my lawyer and a friend. If you need legal representation call him you will be satisfied.
The staff handled my case in a prompt and professional manner. They returned my calls in a timely fashion and was always prepared to answer any questions. Furthermore, Attorney Driggers is a Christian man and first class professional. I am certainly happy that i was represented by this Law Firm.
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Hired Joseph Morris to handle my car accident and he did a great job at handling the case and explained the process as the case went. I would highly recommend him.
Cory and his staff are very professional and make you feel at ease whether it is by phone or in person. My case was solved quickly and very efficiently. Thanks for everything!!
Joey (and his team) was extremely helpful in a time when we did not know what to do. His professional approach gave us assurance while he settled our case.
Attorney Driggers and his team did a wonderful job with my case. They were professional and pleasant. They were patient with me and answered all my questions. They addressed all my concerns from the first conversation to the last. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.
I would recommend Mr. Driggers to anybody needing legal help him and his staff first of all are very nice to you and act like they are very understanding to your needs. He talked to me on the phone like he knew me all my life and that really mattered to me. When we had our hearing he treated me like he had already met me and he hadn’t, I just really loved him and have already been telling people about him and his office.
Cory was absolutely fantastic. He settled my case beyond what I could even imagine. Not only was he very knowledgeable concerning the law, he was available whenever we needed him, Cory was also so kind and courteous to us at all times. During the time since my case ended I have called on Cory several times to ask questions related to situations I have had going on and he has always been available to help me. I would recommend Cory without a second thought to any friend, family member, co-worker or acquaintance.
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“I was pleased with their work and the outcome of my case.”
Cory Driggers represented my daughter following an car accident. He showed real genuine care for her and the case. He and his staff worked to get all of the medical bills gathered and also to get them decreased. Cory kept us updated and contacted my daughter when decisions needed to be made. Ultimately, Cory got what my daughter deserved for her injuries and my daughter was completely satisfied. I would recommend Cory to anyone that is looking for a good Christian attorney. Thanks Cory for your help!
Negotiating a Settlement with Insurance Companies
After filing a construction accident claim, you will have to enter into negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company if you want to get the compensation you deserve. Often, the company will try to negotiate a quick settlement that falls short of what you need to cover expenses and losses.
Having a skilled construction site injury lawyer on your side can help level the playing field, as you will have an advocate looking out for your best interests. At Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC, our team has years of experience negotiating with insurance companies to achieve favorable outcomes for injured individuals. We will stand strong as we negotiate a just settlement on your behalf.
Types of Construction Site Accidents in Mobile
Jobsites across Mobile and Baldwin County carry real risks. Below are the accidents we see most often, any of which may lead to a third-party work injury lawsuit when another company, a property owner, or defective equipment is to blame.
- Falls & Fall‑Protection Failures (ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, unprotected edges)
- Struck‑By Incidents (falling objects, equipment swing radius, load movement)
- Caught‑In/Between Events (trenching, heavy equipment, pinch points)
- Electrocutions (overhead lines, energized systems, faulty lockout/tagout)
- Equipment & Tool Failures (saws, nail guns, grinders, cranes, forklifts)
- Work‑Zone Vehicle Crashes (commercial trucks & third‑party drivers)
Common Construction Accident Injuries
A serious construction site injury can change how you work, move, and live. If you or someone you love is facing one of these injuries, you’re not alone, and help is available.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries & Concussions
- Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis
- Fractures
- Crush Injuries
- Amputations
- Severe Burns
- Electrocution
- Internal Organ Damage & Hemorrhage
- Shoulder, Knee & Other Joint Injuries
- Scarring & Disfigurement
- Psychological Trauma
If you’re dealing with one of these injuries, our Mobile construction accident lawyers will listen, explain your options, and start protecting your rights while you focus on healing. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation, contact our team today.
Compensation for Construction Site Accident Injuries
A Mobile jobsite injury lawsuit can seek full damages allowed by law, including:
- Medical Care (Past & Future)
- Rehabilitation
- In‑Home Assistance
- Lost Wages
- Loss of Earning Capacity
- Pain & Suffering
- Mental Anguish
- Disability & Disfigurement
- Loss of Consortium
- Punitive Damages in cases of wantonness or conscious disregard for safety
Wrongful Death: Alabama’s wrongful death law is unique. Damages are punitive in nature, intended to punish wrongdoing and deter similar conduct in the future. Workers’ compensation may also provide death benefits to eligible dependents (death benefits and funeral/burial expenses). We can evaluate whether a separate wrongful death lawsuit is available in addition to any comp benefits.
Notable Verdicts & Settlements
Talk to Our Mobile Construction Injury Lawyers for FREE
At Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC, we are committed to providing individuals with the legal service they need to get the compensation they deserve. When you work with our Mobile construction accident lawyers, you are our top priority, and we will dedicate ourselves to seeking a resolution that is in your best interests. We will handle the details of your case from start to finish so you can focus on your recovery.
Our experienced and skilled team is ready to help. Schedule your FREE case evaluation by calling us at (844) 654-6228 or contacting us online. We serve clients in Mobile, Baldwin County & throughout Southwest Alabama.
