Construction sites are one of the most dangerous environments within the job force today. Heavy equipment and complex machinery can lead to serious accidents and injuries. If you have been in an accident while on a construction site, hiring an experienced injury attorney with experience handling these types of cases is your best option to ensure that your rights are protected. The Covington construction accident lawyers at O’ Connor, Acciani & Levy, have helped many construction workers get the compensation they need to recover after an accident.
HIRING A CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYER MATTERS
Dealing with injuries from a construction site is not always a simple matter. If you are a construction worker, most states, including Kentucky, have workers’ compensation laws that require employers provide you with some form of compensation. However, the amount you receive may not be enough to cover your costs. Hiring a construction accident lawyer who will fight on your behalf can make a huge difference when trying to seek further compensation. We understand that the time after a construction accident can be difficult for you and your family. Our Covington construction accident attorneys will provide you with a free review of your claim to see if you are entitled to further compensation. We can make this experience easier so that you can focus on recovering.CAUSES OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
There are many causes of construction accidents. Often, these accidents were caused by some form of negligence or disregard for proper safety procedures. Some of the most common types of accidents include:- Scaffolding falls
- Electric shocks
- Chemical spills
- Explosion
- Falling materials
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Machinery/vehicle accidents
LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS IN A BUILDING SITE
Negligence on a construction site is more dangerous than any piece of equipment or heavy machinery. Accidents do happen, but if you are injured because someone neglected to follow proper safety procedures, you should take action. Most injuries will be covered by workers’ compensation, but sometimes this is not enough. In some cases, a worker may be entitled to compensation through a third party lawsuit if his or her injuries were caused by someone other than the employer. Because they are required to offer workers’ compensation, employers are protected from personal injury lawsuits. A third party can include a project manager, the owner of the construction company, a contractor, an engineer or the site owner. Manufacturers of defective or faulty equipment can also be held responsible for your injuries. Our accomplished Covington attorneys will investigate the cause of your construction accident to identify those responsible for your injury. We have experience in holding responsible parties accountable for their actions and the injuries they caused. Our attorneys will conduct a free review of your claim to determine if your case requires legal action.COMMON LAWSUITS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
Accidents that happen on a construction site can produce a number of injuries that fall into different legal categories. If you have been injured on a construction site, there are a number of types of claims you may be able to pursue, including:- Workers’ compensation
- Personal injury
- Product liability
- Wrongful death
- Slip and fall accidents
