Washington construction workers face danger every day. Construction accidents can cause life-altering damages for the accident victim and their family.
If you were injured in a construction accident, you may be entitled to file a personal injury action in addition to your workers’ compensation claim.
While workers’ compensation will cover some of your damages, if a third party is responsible for your injuries, they can also be held responsible for your injuries.
You should consult with an experienced Lake Stevens personal injury attorney to protect your rights and help you recover the full compensation you deserve.
The construction accident lawyers at Wells Trumbull have over 35 years of experience successfully recovering damages for accident victims. We want to help you too.
Call us at (360) 322-1477 or complete the short form on our contact page now to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your rights, help you take back your power, and get the compensation you are entitled to.
Who is Liable for Construction Accident Injuries?
An injured construction worker usually receives workers’ compensation benefits through their employer.
However, a construction worker may have a personal injury action to recover damages if someone other than their co-employees or employer is at fault in the accident. This type of claim is referred to as a third-party claim.
A personal injury case arising from a construction accident is a completely separate action from a workers’ compensation claim. They are processed through separate legal systems.
Many times, construction sites involve a general contractor and multiple subcontractors.
Potentially liable parties in a construction accident personal injury claim could include:
- Other subcontractors
- Manufacturers of defective or dangerous equipment
- Owners of the construction site property
- Owners and operators of on-site equipment or vehicles
- Suppliers
- Engineers and architects for poorly designed or dangerous structures
These are just a few potential defendants in a construction accident. You need to seek the advice and representation of an experienced construction accident attorney to investigate your case and identify all potentially liable parties.
Most Common Types of Construction Accidents
There are numerous ways a construction worker can be injured. However, some of the most common construction site accidents include:
- Falls
- Struck-by accidents (such as when a worker comes into contact with a falling, flying, swinging, or rolling object)
- Electrocution
- Caught-in/between Incidents
- Slip and falls
- Fire and explosions
- Being hit by a vehicle
- Contact with hazardous materials or chemicals
- Ground collapse
- Heavy equipment accidents (such as a crane coming into contact with power lines, hitting someone on the ground, or collapsing)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) names the top four causes of death on construction sites as falls, struck-by incidents, caught-between incidents, and electrocutions.
Contact a Lake Stevens Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction accident injuries can be catastrophic. Most on-the-job Washington injury victims have workers’ compensation protection.
However, the compensation you receive from workers’ compensation is often inadequate for the damages sustained on a construction site.
If someone other than your employer or co-employee was even partially at fault in the accident, you may be able to file a personal injury suit against that third party. This is true even if you were partially at fault, too.
These cases can be complex and there is so much at stake. You deserve to be represented by a dedicated, experienced construction accident attorney with a proven track record of securing maximum compensation for their clients.
At Wells Trumbull, our Lake Stevens construction accident attorneys have been winning big for our clients for more than 35 years and we want to do the same for you.
Give us a call at (360) 322-1477 or fill out our quick contact form today to schedule a free consultation. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly for justice and every dollar you deserve.