When a person works in construction, they put their safety at risk every day. This is because construction sites can often be dangerous. When a person is involved in a construction site accident, it can cause severe injuries that have the potential to impact them for the rest of their life. It is because of this that they can pursue legal action to recover compensation for any damages they incurred. Continue reading below to learn more and contact an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney if you have been injured in an accident.
What are Causes of Construction Accidents?
There are often a variety of things happening on a construction site at any given time. It is because of this that there are many different ways an accident can take place. This can include the following:
- Scaffolding collapses/falls
- Crane accidents
- Ladder accidents
- Explosions
- Nail gun accidents
- Electrocutions
- Lifting injuries
- Building collapses
- Unsafe property conditions
- Negligent management
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- Blade/saw accidents
- Fall
How do I Pursue Financial Compensation?
When a person becomes injured due to the negligence of another party, they may be able to receive compensation. This can be done by filing a personal injury claim to pursue legal action against a negligent party. In doing so, they are required to prove that negligence took place and caused the accident as well as the injuries. This can be done by gathering evidence to back up this claim, such as medical documentation of the injuries, pictures of the hazard that caused the injuries, security footage of the accident, statements of witnesses who saw the incident, etc.
What is a Third-Party Lawsuit?
When a construction worker is injured in a workplace accident, they usually do not want to sue their direct employer. This can make for an uncomfortable work environment. Instead, they may be able to receive workers’ compensation. Other times, they may choose to pursue legal action against a third party that caused the accident. This may be equipment manufacturers, leasing agents, architects, designers, property owners, general contractors, and more.
Contact our Firm
If you have been injured as a result of a personal injury accident and wish to speak with an attorney, contact the Law Office of Christopher T. Howell, Esq. today.
