Jurisdiction Intelligence Report
Construction Accident Case Values in Pennsylvania (2026)
Data-driven verdict and settlement analysis for Construction Accident cases in Pennsylvania. Median outcome: $24.8M across 2 tracked cases.
Verdict Distribution
| Range | Cases | Percent |
| $5M+ | 2 | 100% |
Key Valuation Factors
Severity and permanence of injury or fatalityDegree of contractor/employer negligence and OSHA violationsPlaintiff's comparative fault under Pennsylvania's 50% modified ruleEconomic damages including lost wages and future earning capacityAvailability of multiple liable parties (general contractors, subcontractors, property owners)
Key Trends & Insights
Construction accident cases in Pennsylvania are yielding exceptionally high outcomes, with a median and mean of $24.8M across the two tracked cases, suggesting juries are willing to award substantial compensation in this practice area. The range between $12.0M and $37.5M indicates significant variability driven by case-specific factors such as severity of injury or death and degree of defendant negligence, yet even the lower bound represents a remarkably large award. Pennsylvania's plaintiff-favorable jury environment, combined with the absence of a general non-economic damages cap and a modified comparative fault threshold of 50%, creates conditions that strongly support high-value construction accident verdicts and settlements.
Notable Cases
2025 · Pisanchyn Law Firm
Cement-company worker fell from scaffolding after multiple ignored safety complaints about unstable structure and missing fall protection. Judge approved $12M settlement in early 2025 amid prior OSHA citations. Highlights workplace safety failures and accountability.
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2024 · Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky P.C.
Siarhei Marhunou fell nearly 50 feet to his death from a fifth-floor balcony while performing siding work due to unsafe conditions. Jury awarded $68.5M total, assigning 50% liability to OCF Construction ($37.5M including delay damages), upheld on appeal. OCF failed to implement fall arrest system as
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