I broke my leg in a construction accident. What do I do?
Can I still file for workers’
compensation if I sue?
What’s OSHA?
Who is to blame when a construction accident occurs?
How much can I expect to receive in a construction accident settlement?
I broke my leg in a
construction accident. What do I do?
You may have grounds for a claim if the following is true: the
responsible party (for example, the property owner or the
builder’s company) had a duty to maintain a safe site, they
failed to meet that duty and your injury was caused by that
failure. In order to make a proper determination about whether
you have a case, consult an attorney with experience in
construction accidents – he or she can advise you about your
rights and any appropriate next steps to legal action.
Can I still file for workers’ compensation if
I sue?
Workers’ compensation does often limit the ability of an
employee to sue his or her employer or co-workers when an
accident happens on the job. However, an attorney with
experience in construction accident injuries will conduct a
thorough review of the circumstances – it may be that other
parties besides your employer are at fault, and should bear the
responsibility of any damages.
What’s OSHA?
OSHA stands for the Occupational and Safety Health
Administration – which sets guidelines to ensure workplace
safety. When those rules are not met, there may be a case of
negligence and an attorney can provide advice on whether the
situation requires legal action.
Who is to blame when a construction accident
occurs?
There are usually several parties involved in a construction
site, and it may be that one or more of them is at fault when an
accident happens. The property owners, architects,
subcontractors and equipment manufacturers all have an interest
in the site – so it’s important to determine which had a role in
the accident. An attorney with experience in construction
accidents can investigate to help establish who was to blame.
How much can I expect to receive in a
construction accident settlement?
The amount of damages depends upon several factors – and from
state to state. Often laws set caps on the amount of financial
compensation an injury victim can receive. Also the extent of
your injuries and resulting expenses will be considered. There
is no “set” amount that you can expect to receive – but an
attorney with experience in construction accidents can review
the details of your accident and provide a more educated
calculation of the damages you might be awarded.
After my accident on a construction site,
I’ve had to seek counseling – could I include the cost of that
in my claim?
Accidents can cause injuries both emotional and physical. If you
have received counseling as a result of your accident, that cost
should certainly be included in your claim, along with any other
more “traditional” medical expenses. While you may be covered by
Worker’s Compensation if you were injured on the job, there are
multiple parties responsible for the safety of a construction
site – and one or more of them may be at fault for your
injuries. An experienced construction accident lawyer can review
the details of your case, advise you on your legal options, and
help secure adequate damages to cover all your expenses.
