As with any type of employment there is always a risk of injury, but when it involves a construction site the risk is greatly increased due to the inherent dangers in the construction business. Although it is the responsibility of those in charge of the project to ensure all safety procedures are in place it has been found that negligence still happens, often with with horrendous results. It can take just one moment of inattention or careless behavior by another to result in serious injuries. Examples would be slip and fall accident, electrocution, injuries due to heavy equipment accidents or toxic material spills. If this has been the case, it is strongly advised that you take action to protect the legal rights for you and your family and consult with a personal injury attorney as well as a workers compensation attorney.

In construction accident injury cases, Workers' Compensation benefits may provide some compensation for damages. However, often times this compensation can fail to cover all of the actual costs of the injury. As with any government agency, it is necessary to file the claims correctly with full documentation and failing to do so can lead to a denial of valid claims. In many cases, a third party may be liable, such as in equipment failures, explosions or other incidents, and this should be fully evaluated to determine all liable parties in the incident.

You may be covered by workers' compensation but that does not mean there are no other options available in filing a construction accident injury claim in a civil action. This firm is familiar with all the multiple sources that could be held accountable for your injuries and parties may be named in your claim for compensation. Determining liability is a vital matter in construction accident injury claims. Following up on all the information, statements, witness accounts and other documentation relating to the accident is a key element in seeking compensation for damages that is commensurate with the injuries and other damages sustained. That is why it is important to contact a law firm that handles both personal injury and workers compensation matters.

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