Construction Accident Lawyer
Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa, Arizona
Construction sites are naturally one of the most hazardous work environments in America. Employees are constantly handling heavy machinery, navigating scaffolds, and being exposed to dangerous chemicals, materials, electrical lines, and falling objects. With the potential for defective products and working alongside negligent coworkers, reasons for the prevalence of construction accidents become apparent.
Construction Accident Liability
Employees who suffer an on-site personal injury in a construction accident are generally entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. Worker's compensation is generally less than what an employee may receive if construction accident liability claims were successfully resolved.
However, just because an employee receives worker's compensation does not mean that he cannot make a liability claim against a non-employer who caused his accident injuries. Consequently, it is essential that you consult with a construction accident attorney immediately following the accident.
Instances of when a party's negligence contributed to a construction accident injury include:
- Unsafe equipment – When unsafe equipment is used at a construction site
- Unsafe work practices – When a contractor conducts unsafe work practices that endanger the safety of other on-site persons
- Dangerous work conditions –When unsafe working conditions exist, such as a lack of guard rails or uncovered floors
- Insufficient training – When a sub-contractor fails to adequately train his employees or knowingly hires employees that lack adequate training for a job
You should have a construction accident attorney analyze the facts of your case to determine what types of claims can be pursued.
Compensation for Construction Accidents
If it is proven that a party's negligence directly resulted in a construction accident injury, the victim or survivors may be entitled to compensation for:
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Related medical bills, both past and future
- Loss of relationship
- Loss of companionship
- Disfigurement and other bodily injuries
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
If you have suffered a personal injury in a construction accident in the Phoenix, Mesa, or Tempe, Arizona area, please contact Arizona construction accident attorney Jerrold A. Mayro today or call (602) 604-8400 to schedule your personal consultation.
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Phoenix, AZ 85016
