Why You Should Contact an Attorney Right Away
If you have been seriously injured in a construction accident, consult with an attorney as soon as possible. An injured worker should contact an attorney within one to two weeks of the accident. An attorney may: Help collect evidence and other information related to the accident. Interview witnesses and gather information. Protect your rights with […]
Legal Options Available to Injured Construction Workers
Although state and federal laws require employers to ensure the safety of workers, accidents happen. In the event of a construction accident, an injured worker has the right to receive compensation from his or her employer or any other party responsible for the injuries. Although laws vary from state to state, there are three legal […]
What are the Legal Options for Injured Construction Workers?
A construction site is a dangerous place to work. Although state and federal laws require employers to ensure the safety of workers, accidents happen. In the event of a construction accident, an injured worker has the right to receive compensation from his or her employer or any other party responsible for the injuries. Although laws […]
Construction Accidents and Workers’ Compensation
A worker injured on a construction site may be entitled to compensation through Worker’s Compensation Insurance coverage. Worker’s Compensation is a state-mandated program that distributes benefits to workers who qualify, when they are injured on the job. What Is Worker’s Compensation? Worker’s Compensation Insurance provides medical and wage benefits to people who qualify and are injured […]
The Fatal Four – The Most Common Types of Construction Accidents
The U.S. economy relies heavily on the construction industry, which has more than 680,000 employers with over 7 million employees and creates nearly $1.3 trillion worth of structures each year.Since construction is such a large industry it faces many challenges, such as stagnation in productivity levels, lack of proper training when new technologies are implemented, […]