Construction Accident Claims
Construction Accident Attorneys
Construction accidents can be devastating or fatal. They are often permanently disabling. If you work in construction you are at risk of an accident every day. Employers and those in charge of construction sites have a duty to maintain a safe workplace, but they often cut corners and fail to follow safety regulations. Defective tools and equipment can also cause accidents. If you have been injured in a construction accident, you need the help of an experienced construction accident attorney.
Determining Responsibility for Construction Accidents
When you have been injured in a construction accident it is essential to determine who was to blame for the accident. This can involve a complicated investigation. Investigation needs to occur as soon as possible, before evidence is removed, changed, or covered up. Multiple parties may be held responsible for your accident and injuries and can include:
- General contractors
- Construction site owners
- Sub-contractors
- Prime contractors
- Engineers
- Architects
- Inspectors
- Materials suppliers
- Equipment manufacturers
Compensation for Your Injuries
If you have been injured in a construction accident you may be facing overwhelming medical bills combined with being out of work. Your injuries may prevent you from returning to your occupation, meaning that your future income is affected as well. You may require physical therapy and even long-term care. Less severe injuries may heal more quickly, but can still cause serious financial hardship between you medical bills and time off work.
The grim reality of construction accidents is that many of them are fatal. Spouses, children, and sometimes other loved ones of workers killed in construction accidents may also be entitled to compensation.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a construction accident you may be entitled to compensation including:
- Medical expenses
- Physical therapy
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Permanent disability
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of companionship
- Wrongful death
- Punitive damages
If you have been injured in a construction accident, please call the Law Office of Joel J. Turney, LLC. at 1-877-907-6750 or contact us to speak with one of our construction accident lawyers. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.