General contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners may all share responsibility for a site injury — opening third-party claims beyond workers' comp.
Multiple Responsible Parties
The Safe Place Statute on Job Sites
Wisconsin's Safe Place Statute (Wis. Stat. § 101.11) holds employers and property owners to a higher standard than ordinary negligence for the safety of frequenters and employees. It can apply to construction settings, raising the standard owners and employers must meet.
Common Construction Injuries
Falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and equipment failures cause the most serious harm. Each points to different responsible parties and evidence.
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