Helping Injured Construction Workers Pursue Third-Party Compensation For Construction Accidents
The hazards come with the job. Even the most experienced and diligent workers get injured on construction sites through no fault of their own. You can’t sue your employer, but you might have a lawsuit against a third party if they caused or contributed to your construction accident injuries.
Our construction accident lawyers at The Finley Firm, P.C., bring unique experience to your case. They have defended construction companies and insurance companies in work injury lawsuits, and that background can help them strategize your case and anticipate the obstacles to your full and fair compensation.
Injured on a construction site in Georgia or Alabama?
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Injury Lawyers Who Understand Construction
Because they have represented construction contractors and their insurers, our lawyers are well-versed in construction law and the construction industry. They understand that jobsites are dangerous, due in part to so many different parties working at the same time. They represent carpenters, roofers, electricians, plumbers and pipe fitters, truck drivers, crane operators and other construction workers who have been injured on the job.
Our team at The Finley Firm, P.C., can knowledgeably address all types of construction site accidents, including injuries resulting from the following hazards:
- Falling objects
- Falls from ladders and roofs
- Scaffolding collapses
- Power tools and machinery
- Vehicles and heavy equipment
- Fires and explosions
- Tripping dangers
- Electrical shock from exposed wiring or live cables
- Toxic chemical exposures
Our personal injury attorneys know how to investigate and connect the dots to establish negligence or reckless disregard for safety and bring legal action against the liable parties.
Do You Have A Third-Party Lawsuit?
Generally, in Alabama and Georgia, injured construction workers cannot sue their employers or other entities in the chain of employment, such as the general contractor who hired their boss’s contracting firm. However, a worker might be able to sue a third party who created a hazard or made the site less safe, such as:
- The manufacturer of faulty equipment
- Another subcontractor on the same job site
- The owner of the property
- A utility company that neglected to shut off the power
- A driver who ran into your work truck while you were coming or going to the jobsite
Unlike a workers’ compensation claim, which is a no-fault system, in a personal injury claim, you must prove liability (fault) and damages (lasting harm). Our skilled attorneys will pursue claims against all parties who share liability for your construction accident. They know how to investigate accident scenes to document the dangerous conditions or safety lapses, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations and other signs of negligence or willful irresponsibility. Throughout your recovery, our lawyers will stay in touch to track your medical progress and document your medical treatment.
Why Hire An Attorney For A Construction Accident? Aren’t You Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
You are always entitled to workers’ compensation for a work-related injury. But workers’ comp benefits may be capped, and claims can be terminated. A third-party personal injury lawsuit enables you to collect damages not available under workers’ comp, such as compensation for your pain and suffering. Any third-party compensation would be in addition to your workers’ compensation claim.
Our Team Understands That This Is Your Livelihood
For many construction workers, a serious injury hampers their ability to make a living and support their families. Our team realizes that a permanent injury may prevent you from returning to your job or to any similar work in the construction trades. Our construction accident lawyers will pursue full compensation to cover any medical bills or future care not covered by workers’ compensation, compensation for permanent disability over and above workers’ comp disability benefits, loss of future earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and/or loss of consortium as a result of a permanent impairment or chronic pain from your construction accident.
Get Proven Legal Representation
Our attorneys at The Finley Firm, P.C., have recovered millions of dollars for personal injury victims, including construction workers. Get a winning team on your side. You will work directly with one of our accomplished and compassionate trial lawyers from start to finish. For a free consultation, call us today at 706-940-4037 or contact us online.