Every construction accident case is unique. A personal injury lawyer can examine the circumstances of the injury-causing incident to determine who might be the most appropriate party to pursue for compensation.
An injured worker can often file a third-party liability claim against non-employer parties to obtain compensation for all damages. Innocent bystanders injured on or near a construction site can also look for opportunities to file a third-party claim.
There are many situations where a negligent party may have caused or contributed to the accident that injured you. The property owner where the construction project is taking place may have allowed a dangerous condition to remain, for example, opening up a possible premises liability claim. If a product failure or a lack of safeguards was a contributing factor, injury victims might be able to pursue a defective product claim.
Additionally, other third parties may be involved, such as contract-awarders, contractors, related corporations, and members of the general public. In some of these cases, worker’s compensation may not be enough or may not be applicable. Instead, a general personal injury lawsuit may be filed. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you decide what type of lawsuit best fits your situation.
Injured construction workers can usually seek a workers’ compensation claim from their employer’s insurance, provided that their injuries occurred during the scope of their job. This arrangement prevents employees from filing personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits directly against their employers under most circumstances. However, worker’s compensation insurance may not provide all of the forms of damages needed to recover all your losses from your accident.
Pursuing compensation from all available avenues allows construction accident attorneys to maximize their clients’ chances of obtaining the finances they need.