Construction workers deal with very dangerous working conditions every day. From dangerous equipment to falling objects to hazardous surfaces it is no wonder why thousands of workers suffer accident-related injuries every year. In fact, a recent study showed that 1,226 of the 5,703 fatal work accidents that happened within a one-year time frame occurred in the construction industry.

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What Claims Can I File After an Injury at Work?

 

Have you or someone you know sustained injuries at a construction site? If so, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim against your company in addition to a personal injury claim against the other contractors at the job site whose negligence caused your injuries. A Hartford construction accident lawyer from Wein & Palermo will provide attentive, hands-on assistance to your matter.

For a free consultation and detailed case analysis, call us or contact our offices online.

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Investigating Your Accident to Determine Liability

 

Many construction workers work under the assumption that management has taken all the proper precautions to ensure their job site and equipment are safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. An accident can leave victims with debilitating injuries, causing them to miss work and, in turn, miss pay. Depending on the type of injury, it’s possible that the worker may never be able to return to their line of work.

 

A construction accident may occur in a number of different ways, such as:

• Falls from height (ladder or scaffolding)

• Slips and falls

• Electrocution

• Faulty equipment

• Falling or flying objects

 

Your attorney from Wein & Palermo will do the necessary work to find out who is at fault and help you recover damages that are rightfully owed to you for your injuries. Both personal injury and workers’ compensation laws come into play with construction accident cases, which can be very complicated, and it is advisable to hire an experienced lawyer immediately.

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