A construction site injures two very different groups of people, and the law treats them differently. Whether you were working on that site or simply walking past it decides which claim you can bring, so a construction accident attorney starts there before anything else.
Injured bystanders pursue a personal injury claim against the construction company. Injured workers usually go through workers’ compensation, which covers medical care but not pain and suffering, unless a party other than their employer was at fault. We handle all kinds of construction accidents including:
- Falling objects
- Falls from a height
- Injuries from defective tools
- Scaffolding collapses
- Construction vehicle accidents
- Slip and fall and trip and fall accidents
- And more
You can rely on our firm for personalized attention and aggressive representation as we fight to secure maximum compensation for your injuries and suffering.
Help for Injured Bystanders
There are many opportunities for bystanders and other individuals who are not employees of the construction company to get injured on a construction site. Accidents may happen due to the negligence of the construction company in failing to follow proper safety protocols, failing to properly train workers, failing to post warning signs, etc. If this has happened to you, The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates can help you seek compensation through a personal injury claim. We will make sure you see the best doctors and help properly document and quantify all your injuries and damages. Then, we can negotiate a settlement or file a lawsuit on your behalf in order to secure full and fair compensation.
Help for Injured Workers
A workers’ compensation claim is the best course of action when a worker is at fault for their own construction site accident or when their employer is at fault. Workers’ compensation will provide certain benefits, including medical care. However, damages like pain and suffering will not be available.
When a worker is injured due to the negligence of a third party, such as the manufacturer of a defective tool, a motorist, a sloppy contractor, etc., it may be possible to file a personal injury claim against that third party. This will enable the worker to recover more types of damages than they could with a workers’ comp claim. Most importantly, damages for pain and suffering will be available.
At The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates, we can help injured workers understand their rights and options and provide top-quality legal representation when a personal injury claim is appropriate.
Call Now for a Consultation
At The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates, we offer no-risk representation to victims of personal injury accidents on construction sites. To learn more about the merits and potential value of your case, call us at (800) 497-0018 for a initial consultation.