Work Injury & Construction-Site Accidents

Getting hurt on the job — especially on a construction site — can turn your whole life upside down in an instant. Medical bills pile up, paychecks stop, and you're left wondering what happens next. At Petrucelli & Petrucelli, Vincent Petrucelli has been standing beside injured workers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin for nearly 50 years. Whether you're a union laborer, ironworker, electrician, or heavy-equipment operator, you have legal rights — and you deserve someone who knows how to fight for them. From workers' compensation claims and unsafe worksite violations to wrongful death cases for families who've lost a loved one on the job, the firm has the courtroom experience and local knowledge to hold negligent employers and site owners accountable.

💡 Tips If You've Been Injured at Work:

Report it immediately. Always notify your employer in writing as soon as the injury happens — delays can hurt your claim.

See a doctor right away. Get medical attention and keep every record, bill, and report. Documentation is everything.

Don't sign anything quickly. Insurance companies may contact you fast. Don't accept a settlement or sign a release without talking to a lawyer first.

Know your benefits. In Michigan, workers' comp typically covers medical expenses and up to 80% of your after-tax lost wages. In Wisconsin, the Safe-Place Statute may give you additional legal options beyond workers' comp.

Act before the deadline. Work injury claims have strict filing deadlines. The sooner you reach out, the better your chances of full recovery.