Regardless of your role, team size, or the type of structure involved, construction work is physically demanding and often underappreciated. Accidents are common on construction sites, and due to the frequent use of heavy machinery and materials, injuries sustained in this field tend to be especially serious. That is why it can be so important for you to understand your right to financial recovery after being hurt on the job on a construction site, and to know how much help a skilled personal injury attorney could provide when enforcing that right. By working with a Dyer construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of David W. Holub, you will have far better chances of securing the compensation you need than you would ever likely have trying to file a workers’ comp claim, civil lawsuit, or a combination of both on your own.
Common Causes of Construction Accidents and Injuries
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Fatal Four most common causes of injuries on construction sites are:
- Being struck by a falling object
- Electrocution from exposure to a live electric current
- Falls, especially if they happen from a high height and/or end with a landing on a hard surface
- Being caught in between moving machinery components, moving vehicles, or moving pieces of construction material
Of course, there are all sorts of other construction accidents which can lead to workers on site getting hurt or seriously ill, from exposure to toxic fumes to fires and explosions to even motor vehicle collisions. What all these potential sources of injury have in common, though, is that they typically stem from a specific person—or sometimes more than one person—acting in a reckless or careless way. A Dyer construction accident attorney could help establish exactly how a particular incident happened, who was to blame for causing it, and who subsequently holds civil liability for ensuing damages.
What Damages Could Be Recovered?
A construction accident lawsuit may involve compensation for both economic and non-economic harm. Economic damages carry objective financial values and rely on quantitative evidence such as receipts and invoices. These damages often include medical expenses, lost income, personal property damage, and diminished long-term earning capacity.
Non-economic damages involve subjective evaluations that depend on the individual’s specific experiences. Many refer to these as pain and suffering damages, which account for physical pain and may also include emotional distress, psychological trauma, and reduced long-term quality of life. A construction injury lawyer in Dyer could assist in pursuing these forms of compensation and, if applicable, help seek the maximum available recovery through workers’ compensation insurance.
Contact a Dyer Construction Accident Attorney Today About Your Case
Just because you work in a dangerous job does not mean you have to just accept the risk of a serious injury as part of your terms of employment. If you get injured while performing construction work, you very likely have grounds to seek financial compensation for losses you will suffer because of your injuries, but at the same time, you may have more trouble than you would expect trying to enforce that right on your own.
A Dyer construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of David W. Holub could help you construct the strongest possible claim and maximize your chances of getting the recovery you need. Contact us today for a free consultation.