CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYERS

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Recent statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show us that 1066 killed in a construction accident in United States in just one year. In addition to fatal accidents, there were also approximately 195,600 non-fatal injuries and illnesses that occurred in the construction industry in just one year.
Whether you are a worker or non-worker visitor, hiring a construction accident attorney will boost your chances of getting the compensation you deserve.
If you are worker, a lawsuit against your employer might be barred. However, if a workplace injury or occupational disease was caused by a defective product, a defective machine or a negligent party who is not a co-worker, this “third party” may be required to pay for the injured worker’s medical treatment, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and other claim expenses. These legal claims are referred to as Third Party claims.

Examples of construction accident claims include:
• The driver of the car that hit a worker (not an employee of the worker’s company)
• The manufacturer of a defective product that injured or cause the death of a worker
• A property owner who failed to properly maintain a safe workplace
• A fall that was not the employer, employee, or co-worker’s fault
• Another contractor on the job site whose negligence caused the worker’s injury or death

Common types of construction accidents include falling objects, malfunctioning or defective safety equipment, scaffolding falls, malfunctioning or defective tools, tripping hazards, and electrocution. An injury or death from negligent operation of cranes, forklifts, trucks and other motor vehicles are also culprits. Nail guns, logging machines, conveyors, if negligently operated, can be catastrophic.

Non workers allowed or invited onto the worksite, without proper safety instruction or protection, can be especially vulnerable. Safety boundaries, such as temporary fencing or cones, may be inadequate or give a false notion of a safely defined area.

If you have been injured in a construction accident, chances are you have suffered from one of the following common construction injuries:
• Brain and head injuries
• Neck and spine injuries
• Lower leg injuries
• Broken bones
• Sprains and strains
• Torn ligaments
• Lost digits or limbs
• Burns

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If you or your loved one have been injured in a construction accident, we can help. Our team will help you hold the negligent party accountable and fight to get the compensation that you deserve.
We can expertly review your case, answer your questions, and discuss your legal options during free consultation. Let us help you make the most of your construction job site accident claim today by calling 206-624-1820 to get started.
Habtemariam Law Firm has multiple locations throughout SeaTac, Shoreline, Tacoma, and Yakima. Contact us today!