Construction jobs are some of the most dangerous in the country. If you or a loved one has been injured on a job site, contact the experienced Bethlehem construction accident lawyers at Munley Law to discuss your options. You and your family should not have to move forward alone.
Almost 1,000 construction workers died on the job in 2021, and in 2020, there were 213.3 nonfatal accidents per 10,000 construction workers. Indeed, construction workers have one of the top ten most dangerous jobs in the United States. Construction sites are dangerous, be it a fall, falling object, electrocution, or an accident involving workplace tools.
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What About Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation can provide fast monetary relief after a construction site injury. Furthermore, the workers’ compensation procedure is generally the only option to recover money from your employer when you are injured in the course and scope of your employment.
When Does Workers’ Compensation Apply?
You may have heard of a coworker seeking workers’ compensation benefits after an injury caused by a specific incident at work. But that’s not the only type of injury workers’ compensation will cover. An employee can also seek benefits when routine daily activities cause an injury. For example, carpal tunnel is caused by certain everyday work activities. Furthermore, if work activities aggravate a preexisting condition, workers’ compensation can kick in.
What Does Worker’s Compensation Cover?
Typically, workers’ compensation provides for lost wages and medical benefits to compensate employees suffering from work-related injuries or diseases. Workers’ compensation also provides death benefits to the dependents of workers who die as a result of a work-related injury or disease.
Can I still sue? Generally speaking, you cannot sue your employer or a coworker for a workplace accident at a construction site if your employer has workers’ compensation insurance. But that doesn’t stop you from suing a third party.
For example:
- a general contractor is generally responsible for making a construction site safe. If the general contractor fails to comply with OSHA regulations or follow certain safety requirements, that person may be liable.
- A project engineer or architect may also act negligently, leading to injuries on the construction site.
- If a subcontractor acts negligently on the job site and that causes injury to others working on site, you may have a claim.
- The property owner may also have acted negligently. For example, property owners generally have a duty to protect against known or obvious harm. A lawyer can help you hold careless owners responsible.
- If your injury is caused by a defective product or tool, you typically can sue the manufacturer of the product.
Why Do I Need a Lawyer?
The right construction accident lawyer can be the difference between recovering compensation and being forced to pay for the damages caused by an injury at a construction site.
You don’t have to go at it alone; here are just a few ways a Bethlehem construction accident lawyer can help:
Construction Accidents Are Legally Complex
At any given time, there can be numerous employees, all employed by different companies, working on a construction site. For example, there are generally numerous subcontractors working on the same job site, all managed by a general contractor. Throw in the property owner, designer, or architect, and the manufacturers of the many tools and products used on-site, who may not be physically present all the time but who have duties all the same, and you’ve got a truly complex web of a workplace. An attorney can ensure you maximize your recovery by pursuing the workers’ compensation benefits to which you are entitled while exploring your options against third parties that caused or contributed to your construction site injury.
A Bethlehem Construction Accident Attorney Can Help Resolve a Dispute Before It Starts
Of course, lawyers are familiar with fighting cases in court. But, sometimes, the best option is to resolve a dispute well before a formal lawsuit. Sometimes, lawyers can do this just by being involved in negotiations with your employer or its insurance company. After all, people can be more forthcoming if they know you are armed and ready to take a dispute to court.
Construction Accident Lawyers Can Investigate Your Claim and Gather Evidence
Because of the complexity of construction accidents, there can be a lot of groundwork to cover to investigate and prove your claim.
A lawyer can identify and interview witnesses. Many people could have seen the accident or the events leading up to it. These witnesses can have invaluable information. We’ll find anyone with information, interview them, and preserve their testimony for use in court.
We’ll also gather documents and other physical evidence. We can take pictures of the construction site, any machinery or products involved, and any documents created related to your workplace injuries and the injuries of others. Furthermore, we can track down surveillance video and other camera footage of the accident. We know where to look and have experience tracking this evidence down for our clients.
Furthermore, sometimes you will need an expert witness. Munley Law has worked with experts across Pennsylvania, and the country, to support our clients. We know how to do it effectively and efficiently.
A Bethlehem Construction Accident Lawyer Can Help You Weigh Your Options
At Munley Law, we can help you estimate how much money you could recover and explain the next steps during a free initial consultation. We’re here to give you your options in easy-to-understand language.
Why Choose Munley Law for Your Personal Injury Case?
With so many personal injury law firms to choose from, how do you know who you can trust to fight for you and your family? Munley Law sets itself apart, and we’re ready to prove it to you. Here are just a few reasons to let us fight for you and your family:
Experience – When it comes to a construction accident claim, experience counts. Each of our partners has decades of experience representing individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries or been denied benefits following an injury. Because we are a family firm, we often work closely together on our cases to achieve the best possible results for you.
Industry Leaders – The board-certified attorneys at Munley Law are among the highest-rated and most respected legal advocates in the country. Our credentials (including Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and Million Dollar Advocates Forum) reflect the extremely high standards we’ve set for ourselves and the recognition of our clients and peers.
Resources – Successfully recovering money after a Bethlehem construction accident is challenging. At Munley Law, we have access to resources typically available only to big law firms. We work closely with our network of engineers, investigators, experts, and in-house medical personnel to build your case. What’s more, unlike other law firms, you aren’t on the hook for paying these professionals out of pocket.
Our No-Fee Promise – We do not collect a fee unless we win your case. If we do not produce results for you, you owe us nothing. Also, at no point will you ever pay anything out of pocket; even when we win, our fee comes out of the money we recover for you.
You can contact our attorneys by phone or by using the form or chat feature available on our website. Contacting us is free and doesn’t obligate you to do anything. But the first step to getting you the recovery you deserve is to speak with one of your Bethlehem construction accident lawyers, who are ready to get results for you.
