When you get hurt by a construction accident on the job, you’re entitled to certain benefits. You may even have a valid lawsuit on your hands. If you want to make sure that you are not leaving any compensation on the table, you should talk to our Monmouth County construction accident attorneys. Our law firm can help you sue for damages and fight for everything that you deserve.
What Should I Do After a Construction Accident?
After you get hurt, you should take the following steps to protect yourself and build a potential case. You should:
- Take pictures of the accident scene and any hazards
- Talk to any witnesses and get their contact info
- Report your injury to your employer
- Get medical care
Getting medical care as soon as possible is critical. This can help you whether you are applying for workers’ comp or suing a third party for damages. We’ll talk more about that in a second.
How Can I Secure Compensation After a Construction Accident?
If you were hurt on the job, you should receive workers’ compensation. These benefits can help pay for your medical expenses and make up for some missed paychecks if you need time to recover. When you report your injury to your employer, they report it to their workers’ comp insurance and you should receive your benefits.
Workers’ compensation benefits rarely cover all of an injured worker’s expenses. This is why making a third-party claim against another party that contributed to your accident may be a valid option. A good example of this would be if you were hurt because another contractor did not follow OSHA standards. A lawsuit could also be fired if you were hurt because a piece of safety equipment malfunctioned. The manufacturer could be seen as liable in this situation.
What Types of Damages Can I Win?
When you sue a third party you can win damages that are not awarded through the workers’ compensation system. Workers’ comp really only addresses medical bills and missed paychecks, but if you were hurt in a construction accident and sue a third party you could be compensated for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- Pain from disability or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment
- Psychological trauma
- Any other pain and suffering relating to the accident
Should I Hire a Construction Accident Lawyer?
Sometimes workers’ comp claims get denied. Our attorneys can help you with that. If your application for those benefits went through without a hitch, you still may want to talk to a lawyer. We can help you figure out if you have a strong third-party claim to make and then we can assist you as you gather evidence and build a strong case.
Meet With Our Legal Team
A construction accident can result in serious injuries and plenty of expenses. Make sure that you are exploring all avenues for compensation with the help of our attorneys. Contact the Wilton Law Firm to schedule your free case consultation today.
