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Attorney Nick Oberheiden
Construction Accident Cases Team Lead
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Construction workers face some of the most dangerous working conditions in the country. Serious accidents on construction sites are common, and injured workers frequently find themselves facing medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. If you have been injured on a construction site, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and you should consult with a construction accident lawyer about your legal rights.

Family members who have lost loved ones in fatal construction accidents should consult with a construction accident lawyer about their legal rights as well. Grieving families can file wrongful death claims in many cases. At Oberheiden Law Group, we provide experienced legal representation for injured construction workers and their families, and we explore all legal options to help our clients pursue maximum compensation.

When Do You Have a Construction Accident Case?

Construction workers and their families can take legal action in a wide range of circumstances. Construction workers can seek compensation for all types of workplace injuries, and grieving families can seek compensation after all types of fatal workplace accidents. Depending on the circumstances involved in a serious or fatal construction site accident, there are two main options available:

Filing a workers’ compensation claim after a construction accident, and/or
Filing a construction accident lawsuit in court.

While both of these options provide opportunities for injured construction workers and their families to recover compensation, they are very different. As a result, it is essential to work with an experienced attorney who can help you seek compensation for your family’s medical expenses and other losses through the appropriate legal means.

Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim After a Construction Accident

Workers’ compensation covers employees who get injured on the job. Injured construction workers can seek workers’ compensation benefits to cover their medical expenses and a portion of their lost wages, while grieving families can seek workers’ compensation benefits to cover their funeral expenses and certain other losses. However, workers’ compensation does not cover non-financial losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Construction workers and family members who have workers’ comp claims can (and should) hire an experienced attorney to represent them. Even though workers’ compensation is a “no fault” system, fighting to recover compensation through the system can be extremely challenging. With experienced legal counsel on your side, you can be confident that you are seeking the full benefits you deserve and that you are not making mistakes that could jeopardize your recovery.

Filing a Construction Accident Lawsuit in Court

Regardless of whether you have a workers’ compensation claim, you may also have grounds to file a construction accident lawsuit in court. While employees generally cannot sue their employers if they carry workers’ compensation insurance, employees can sue other companies (these are known as “third party claims”). This includes companies such as:

Architecture and engineering firms
Construction site owners and other property owners
Defective equipment manufacturers
General contractors and subcontractors
Other companies involved in construction projects

Additionally, if you are an independent contractor (and not an employee), you may be eligible to sue your construction company in this scenario. Construction companies that hire independent contractors generally do not fall under state workers’ compensation laws, and this means that they can face personal injury lawsuits (and wrongful death lawsuits) when they are to blame for workers’ injuries.

Common Construction Accident Injuries

Injured workers and families can file construction accident claims for all types of serious injuries sustained in construction zones and on other job sites. This includes (but is not limited to) common on-the-job injuries such as:

Injuries from Collisions

Injured workers and eligible family members can file construction accident injury claims following collisions involving delivery trucks, crane trucks, forklifts, and other types of vehicles and machinery. These are among the most common types of construction accidents, and they can lead to severe injuries ranging from broken bones to nerve damage.

Injuries from Flying and Falling Objects

Injuries from flying and falling objects on construction sites can cause severe injuries as well. In many cases, these injuries will require extensive medical treatment, and injured workers may need to obtain permanent disability benefits and/or personal injury compensation in order to manage their financial needs in the future.

Injuries from Falls

Injuries from falls can cause serious injuries; and, tragically, they can also be to blame for worker fatalities in some cases. While safety regulations require construction companies to provide their workers with adequate fall protection, many companies do not do what is required.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can be life-altering. If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury in a construction accident, it is imperative that you speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about your legal rights promptly. While fair compensation may be available, you will need an experienced attorney who can fight to hold the liable party (or parties) accountable.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be life-altering as well. Despite occupational safety and health requirements, concussions and other forms of TBI are common in the construction industry, and accident victims who suffer these injuries can face expensive medical bills, significant loss of income, and other financial and non-financial losses.

These are just examples. At Oberheiden Law Group, we handle construction accident claims involving all types of serious and fatal injuries. Our attorneys have the experience required to handle complex construction accident cases, and we are committed to seeking maximum compensation for our clients.

What To Do When Dealing with a Construction Injury

With all of this in mind, what should you do if you are dealing with a construction injury? If you need to seek compensation for an injury you sustained on the job, you should:

1. Seek Medical Treatment Promptly

If you haven’t already done so, you should seek medical treatment promptly. Tell your doctor you were injured in a construction accident, and make sure you follow your doctor’s recommendations regarding treatment, physical therapy, and recovery.

2. Document the Accident and Its Effects

You should do what you can to document the accident and its effects. Take detailed notes, and keep any photos or videos you took with your phone. Going forward, try to keep copies of your medical records and any documents you receive from your employer or its insurance company.

3. Talk to a Construction Accident Lawyer as Soon as Possible

Whether you have a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim (or both), you will need an experienced construction accident lawyer on your side. To help maximize your chances of recovering just compensation, you should schedule a free case review as soon as possible.

FAQs: What You Need to Know if You Were Injured in a Construction Accident

Am I Entitled to Workers’ Comp Benefits if I was Injured Working in Construction?

Maybe. Whether you are entitled to workers’ comp benefits depends on your employment status and whether your employer provides workers’ compensation coverage. Our construction accident lawyers can assess your eligibility to file a workers’ comp claim as well as your eligibility to file a claim outside of workers’ compensation.

When Can I File a Personal Injury Claim for a Construction Site Accident?

Injured construction workers can file personal injury claims in many (but not all) cases. If you are dealing with serious construction injuries you sustained on the job, it will be worth talking to a personal injury attorney to find out if you have grounds to take legal action.

Do I Have a Wrongful Death Case if a Family Member was Killed in a Construction Accident?

Maybe. If you have tragically lost a loved one in a fatal construction site accident, your family’s legal rights depend on your loved one’s employment status, the cause of the fatal accident, and various other factors. Here too, our construction accident lawyers can help, and we strongly encourage you to contact us for a free consultation promptly.

Do I Need a Construction Accident Lawyer to File a Claim?

While you aren’t required to hire a construction accident lawyer to file a claim, working with a lawyer is strongly recommended for several reasons. Our lawyers represent individuals and families in all types of construction accident cases, and we can use our experience to fight for the full compensation you deserve.

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for a Construction Accident?

How long you have to file a claim for a construction accident depends on where you live and the type of claim (or claims) you are eligible to file. During your free case review at Oberheiden Law Group, one of our experienced construction accident lawyers will explain everything you need to know, and we can take legal action on your behalf promptly if necessary.

Schedule a Free Case Review with a Member of Our Legal Team Today

If you would like to speak with one of our construction accident lawyers about your legal rights, we strongly encourage you to contact us today. Call 866-781-9539 or tell us how we can reach you online to schedule a free case review at Oberheiden Law Group.

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