Construction sites remain some of the most hazardous work environments for laborers and tradespeople. Construction site injuries may arise due to the negligence of another worker on the site or perhaps due to an oversight by a general or sub-contractor.
When a construction site injury does occur, the injured worker may have a workers compensation case against their employer. A second cause of action may also arise if the injury was attributable to the negligence of an employee of another company, or perhaps an oversight of a different company working on the site.
Sometimes, a cause of action pursued against a company — separate from the employer — gives rise to different legal rights than the rights afforded an injured worker under the terms of workers compensation alone. This is known as a third-party claim.
Because a claim against a third party is usually based on negligence, an injured worker can pursue the following benefits that are usually not covered by workers compensation:
- Past and future lost wages
- Past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
- Wrongful death
Because construction sites are frequently busy places that are usually off limits to the general public, it is of utmost importance that an investigation into a construction injury be initiated as soon as feasible, in order to secure evidence that may help establish the fault of a party.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers knows the emotional strain and financial uncertainly that impact both the injured worker and his or her family. Given the lasting significance that accompanies construction injury cases, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers frequently draws upon experts to assist in both proving fault and establishing damages. Experts in the following fields have been used on our construction injury cases:
- Economics
- Safety
- Engineering
- Vocational Counseling
- Medicine
If you or a family member was injured on a construction site, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your available legal options at your home, in your hospital room, or at our office.