Construction site accidents have remedies

Injured parties who are at fault in construction site accidents cannot file lawsuits.  However, when a construction site accident is not the fault of the injured party, that person can claim compensation.  This can be for medical expenses, loss of income, pain, suffering and any long-term injuries suffered in the construction site accident.

Construction site accident causes

Construction site accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, including:

• Negligence of other site workers
• Inappropriate behavior of other site workers
• Defective machinery on site
• Mistakes and negligence caused by drinking or drugs taken by others

Dangers on construction sites include:

• Defective scaffolding or improperly constructed scaffolding
• Defective forklifts or irresponsibly operated forklifts
• Falling loads due to improper loading/unloading or negligence
• Trips or falls due to material left lying on the site
• Falling structures
• Harm caused by equipment used on the site (welding rods, electrical devices, etc.) through irresponsible use or negligence

Compensation can come

Those with access to worker’s compensation may be eligible to make claims for harm or injury caused by a construction site accident which was not the fault of the injured party. But further compensation can come.  If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a construction site accident and the accident was not your fault, seek legal assistance as soon as possible.

Jim S. Adler & Associates can help you in a construction accident claim.

Whom you sue depends on the accident. The person at fault could be your employer, another worker at the site, a contractor or a manufacturer.

A personal injury attorney will determine who is responsible based upon facts you provide and circumstances of the accident.  Jim S. Adler & Associates can deal with such litigation. Jim S. Adler & Associates offers a free case evaluation.

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