Middlesex County Construction Accident Attorney

Here at Stathis & Leonardis, LLC, we know and respect the fact that construction workers are among the hardest-working members of our society. Unfortunately, construction accidents are far from rare, and workers are often severely injured as a result. If you’ve been injured in a construction accident, contact a skilled Middlesex County personal injury attorney from Stathis & Leonardis, LLC for help.

Common Causes of Construction Accidents

Construction accidents can occur for a wide range of reasons, but some of the most common types and causes that we see are as follows:

• Structural or scaffold collapses
• Trench cave-ins
• Multi-story falls
• Ladder accidents
• Crane accidents
• Blade and saw accidents
• Injuries from defective construction equipment
• Injuries from falling debris
• Electrocutions
• Heat-related burns from explosions
• Chemical burns
• Toxic fume inhalation
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to hazardous materials
• Dangerous premises
• Unsafe building blueprints
• Employers violate OSHA regulations
• Employers hire inexperienced workers

After a Construction Accident

If you are someone who has been injured in a construction accident, there are several things you should do to help ensure you have everything you need to obtain workers’ compensation or to win a third-party claim. After an accident, ensure you do the following:

1. First, notify your supervisor, who should call the police and send an ambulance to the scene.
2. Take pictures of the unsafe conditions or defective equipment that caused your injuries before anyone tries to clear the hazard away before the police arrive.
3. Ask anyone who witnessed your accident for their contact information so they may corroborate your claim at a later date.
4. Once you are treated at a hospital, ask your doctor for any and all medical documentation pertaining to your injuries and how they prevent you from returning to work.
5. Retain the services of an experienced Middlesex County construction accident attorney who can gather and present all evidence needed, such as security camera footage of your accident to prove that you were injured due to another party’s negligence.

Workers’ Compensation Vs. Third-Party Claims

Injured workers often can obtain workers’ compensation benefits to help cover the cost of their medical bills, lost wages, and more. However, there are times when workers’ compensation benefits simply do not cover the entire cost of an injury. If you find yourself in this situation, you can still file what is known as a third-party claim.

Essentially, in a third-party claim, you will sue a liable third party for your injury that is not your employer. You may sue product designers/manufacturers, property owners, independent contractors, and more, for the full compensation you need.

Contact a Construction Accident Attorney Today

Don’t face the ramifications of a construction accident on your own. Contact a skilled Middlesex County construction accident attorney from Stathis & Leonardis, LLC today to schedule a free initial consultation.