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Construction has recorded more than 1,000 workplace deaths each year in recent years. Falls remain one of the industry’s leading dangers.
Construction accident claims can be complex. A construction site where an accident has occurred may involve a general contractor, multiple subcontractors, a property owner, and companies that supply or maintain equipment.
Determining what caused the accident requires examining more than the employer’s conduct. Unsafe site conditions, inadequate training, defective machinery, equipment failures, or violations of safety requirements may indicate that another person or company contributed to the injury.
Workers’ compensation and third-party injury claims provide different forms of recovery. Workers’ compensation may provide certain benefits after an on-the-job injury. If another person or company contributed to the accident, the injured worker may also have a claim for compensation beyond those benefits.
Berry Law handles the investigation and legal process from start to finish. We examine how the accident occurred, who controlled the work area, whether safety requirements were followed, and whether defective or poorly maintained equipment played a role. We gather the evidence, manage communications with insurers and other companies, and pursue the compensation available under the law while you focus on your recovery.
Construction accidents often involve multiple parties, including general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers. Unlike a simple workers' compensation claim, these third-party claims allow you to pursue compensation from any entity whose negligence contributed to your injury, such as a contractor who failed to enforce safety regulations or a manufacturer of defective scaffolding. Identifying these parties is complex, which is why a thorough investigation is vital to your case. We analyze the hierarchy of contractors, site control, and equipment maintenance to determine who is responsible for your losses, ensuring that all liable parties are held accountable for their actions.
Workers' compensation is generally a "no-fault" system that provides limited benefits for medical expenses and lost wages, but it often prohibits you from suing your employer. However, many construction accidents involve third parties, such as subcontractors or equipment suppliers, who are not protected by employer immunity. You may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against these third parties to recover damages that workers' compensation does not cover, such as full compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life. This allows for a more comprehensive recovery beyond the basic caps of standard workers' compensation benefits.
In a successful construction accident claim, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include compensation for past and future medical bills, lost wages, vocational rehabilitation costs, and loss of earning capacity. Non-economic damages address the intangible impacts of your injury, such as physical pain, emotional suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent impairment or disfigurement. If the accident resulted in severe negligence or egregious safety violations, there may also be potential for punitive damages in specific jurisdictions, though these are rare. Our goal is to calculate the full extent of your losses to ensure you receive adequate support for your physical and financial recovery.
A construction accident claim may involve multiple layers of safety regulations, site-control contracts, and insurance policies. Without legal representation, you risk overlooking critical evidence, failing to identify all liable parties, or settling for far less than your case is worth. Insurance companies often aim to minimize payouts by disputing liability or downplaying the severity of your injuries. An experienced attorney protects your rights, handles communications with insurance adjusters, and builds a legal strategy based on the available evidence. We handle the legal burdens so you can focus on your recovery, protecting your rights at every stage of the legal process.
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