Worker Injury Third Party Cases: Recognizing and Proving Liability is a practical resource that helps lawyers and others identify viable third party theories of liability in worker injury cases. It helps attorneys make what is perhaps their most important economic decision - knowing when to accept and when to reject a new case. This book provides information to help both plaintiff and defense attorneys recognize the strengths and weaknesses of their case. It aims to reinforce the notion that litigation is truly a search for truth and justice. Part I provides an understanding of what should be done to implement the overall job site safety program. Parts II and III aid in identifying and preparing injury cases related to construction and premise cases Part IV should be helpful in products cases. Part V includes chapters of general interest. Many chapters include lists of questions which can be used in deposition or cross examination of defendants and experts. It serves as a practical resource for all parties in a wide variety of worker injury cases.

"For any attorney prosecuting or defending worker injury third-party cases, this new book is a must read. The book lays out in well-defined chapters, the common theories of liability against the general contractor, the construction manager, the construction project owner and the premises owner. Mr. Gallagher reviews the most common worker injury scenarios including falls from elevation, scaffolds and ladders, injuries due to trenching and excavation, demolition, and forklift trucks. The book includes sample deposition questions for construction employees as well as questions when deposing expert witnesses. Most importantly, the book reviews the most common OSHA regulations and how they can be used to prove a breach of the standard of care and causation. This book is a must for everyone's trial library." Bruce H. Stern, Esq. Shareholder Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney Stark and Stark - Attorneys at Law "Vince Gallagher takes a life time of safety and puts it into a book of superior knowledge and insight into work place safety issues, that will be a very usable reference by the newbie to Work Place Injury Litigation and the seasoned trial lawyer as well. Vince for decades has been my go to safety expert on Work Place issues and now, thanks to his book, I have his knowledge sitting on my desk all the time as the first place to turn for liability theories and themes on incoming cases. " Michael Maggiano Fellow American College of Trial Lawyers Advocate Member of ABOTA Past President of NJAJ Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the National Board of Trial Advocacy "Worker Injury Third Party Cases by Vincent Gallagher is a straightforward and comprehensive guide to liability issues presented by third party construction injury cases. Mr. Gallagher provides a detailed explanation of construction safety concepts, practices, and resources as well as a roadmap to establishing liability for various safety failure scenarios. This is a resource which should be in the toolkit of any lawyer who handles these matters." Michael G. Donahue, Esq. Managing Shareholder Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney Stark and Stark - Attorneys at Law

About the Author
Vince A. Gallagher is an OSHA safety expert with 44 years of experience in applying principles and practices of injury prevention in the workplace. As a former OSHA official, he has performed nearly 800 OSHA inspections and over 1,000 safety evaluations of workplace hazards. He has lectured as an instructor or assistant adjunct professor at several universities. Mr. Gallagher holds a masters of arts in occupational safety and health.


Book Information
ISBN 9781598889086
Author Vincent A. Gallagher
Format Paperback
Page Count 340
Imprint Bernan Press
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 513g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 151mm * 26mm