Construction Accident Lawyer

Anyone can get into an accident at any time, even at their workplace. Construction is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous professions in America. Furthermore, the construction industry reports one of the highest fatality rates of any private industry. These accidents have a wide variety of causes. In many cases, construction accidents can be blamed on negligence on the part of the property owner or site manager. For this reason, victims have several legal options at their disposal. Did you know that one can file a claim or lawsuit not only for accidents but also for the development of illnesses? Read on to understand what the advocacy of an experienced construction accident lawyer can do for you.

Construction Site Negligence

All construction sites are meant to operate under a regime of safety regulations. But construction workers still accounted for 50% of all fatal work injuries in the United States in 2019. Negligence in the construction industry occurs when a project does not follow existing safety rules or standards of care. When the industry standards are loosened or ignored, job sites can quickly become a danger to workers or the public. Not all construction industry negligence occurs while a structure is being built. Problems often arise after the project’s completion because of negligence by one or several of the parties involved.

Common Causes of Construction Accidents

In most cases, construction accidents occur due to precarious conditions at the worksite. Serious injuries and deaths can result from violations of OSHA safety standards. These accidents can happen due to a lack of fall protection, improperly installed scaffolding, unsafe forklift operation, or the unsafe use of ladders. Additionally, these incidents can occur due to unsafe electrical wiring methods, lack of effective machine guarding, lack of respiratory protection, and a lack of communication about potential hazards on site

What Are Your Legal Options?

Workers on construction sites are susceptible to injury. Fortunately, victims of construction accidents have several legal options at their disposal. There are two types of claims or lawsuits that they can file. These are as follows:

Workers’ Compensation

Most construction workers injured on the job file a workers’ compensation benefits claim to cover their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages. However, workers’ compensation will not cover non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, mental distress, or emotional distress, and you are not permitted to pursue a further personal injury claim against your employer. Furthermore, lost wage compensation is limited by the workers’ compensation system.

Third-Party Claims for Construction Accidents

If a subcontractor or another third party on the construction site (other than your employer or a co-worker) may have contributed to your accident and injuries, you may be entitled to recover damages that are excluded from workers’ compensation.

Why Choose Malloy Law Offices, LLC in a Construction Accident Case?

At Malloy Law Offices, LLC, we speak Spanish, Russian, and English. Our personal injury attorneys handle our cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you will not have to pay us fees unless we obtain a settlement for you. This approach to the law allows injured people access to the legal system and pursue justice. Our attorneys have over 15 years of experience and know how to handle construction accident cases.

An expert attorney will help you recover the maximum compensation possible under the law. At Malloy Law Offices, our experienced construction accident attorneys can thoroughly investigate your accident to determine the cause and who is responsible. Contact us as soon as possible to schedule a consultation with a construction accident specialist attorney and learn about your legal options.