Film and television productions bring together studios, production companies, location owners, vendors, contractors, unions, transportation providers, and specialized crews. An injury can arise from set construction, rigging, electrical work, vehicles, props, equipment, crowd control, or unsafe locations.
Determining responsibility requires a careful review of the production structure and the particular activity that caused the injury. A claim may involve both workersu2019 compensation and liability against a separate entity.
Matters the firm evaluates
- Set construction accidents
- Lighting and rigging incidents
- Production vehicle crashes
- Location hazards
- Electrical injuries
- Equipment and prop failures
- Stunt and special-effects incidents
- Vendor and contractor negligence
Developing the evidence
- Production and vendor agreements
- Call sheets and daily reports
- Safety plans and incident records
- Location and permitting documents
- Equipment ownership and maintenance
- Available production video and photographs
Frequently asked questions
Can a production worker have both workersu2019 compensation and a liability claim?
Potentially. A separate claim may exist against an entity other than the employer, depending on control, contractual relationships, and the cause of the incident.
Why are production accident cases complex?
A production may involve layered companies, temporary locations, specialized equipment, changing crews, and insurance programs that require careful review.
What records may be important?
Call sheets, safety reports, contracts, location records, video, photographs, equipment records, and communications about the activity may all be relevant.