Construction is a dangerous job and workers accept a certain level of risk daily. Surrounded by heavy machinery and tools, equipment injuries are always a possibility. However, most construction injuries could have been prevented.
If you were injured on the job site, you may be eligible for compensation. Call our construction accident lawyers today at (702) 878-2889.
Common Causes of Construction Accidents
Construction accidents can occur from a wide range of causes, including:
- User error or lack of training
- Equipment failure
- Improper maintenance of equipment
- Electrical fires
Whether the equipment was poorly manufactured, or your employer did not provide you with ample training to safely use it, their actions may be negligent.
How to Determine Who Is At Fault
It is not always easy to determine fault when a construction equipment accident occurs. If you have ever been on a job site, then you know how busy it can be. There may be multiple crews and workers from different industries, all working on the same job. Any of the following could be at fault:
- Property owner
- Contractors
- Manufacturer
- Product designer
- Property engineer
A good amount of investigation can help determine who is at fault. This is why it is so important to hire the right legal team. Experienced investigative skills will help us uncover important details about your injury and determine who is responsible. By evaluating the accident and the injury, we can usually determine what went wrong and who is to blame.
For example, if another contractor improperly used the equipment and injured you in the process, they could be to blame. If your work injuries are due to a dangerous property, then it could be the property owner’s fault.
Other factors can make the process of determining who is at fault even trickier, like if you are an independent contractor or you were completing work tasks that are not traditional in your role.
Important Steps to Take Following a Construction Accident
If you are in a construction accident, the most important thing that you can do is to seek medical care immediately. Follow up with medical appointments and keep a record of all medical documents. If possible, write down the name and phone number of any witnesses at the job site who can testify about the events.
Then, you might consider getting in touch with a construction accident lawyer as soon as possible. In Nevada, we have just two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. Workers’ compensation filings can have even faster time limits. The funds you could collect won’t take away the pain and suffering, but it can help you during your recovery.
How to Value Your Construction Accident Case
A construction accident injury is not only painful but can also put you in a difficult financial situation. Depending on the severity of the construction work injuries, you may not immediately be able to return to work. If your injury was life-changing, then you may experience a significant decrease in income.
That’s why it is so important to properly value your case. We need to consider both immediate and future cost implications. We also need to consider economic costs, costs that are easy to place a value on, and non-economic costs. Non-economic costs, like pain and suffering and diminished earning capacity, may be harder to value, but they are just as important to your case.
Work With a Trustworthy Construction Accident Lawyer Today
Were you or a loved one injured while doing construction work? It is not always easy to determine who is at fault. That is why you need a knowledgeable construction accident lawyer on your side.
Contact a lawyer today at Oronoz & Ericsson Injury Lawyers. You can reach us at (702) 878-2889 or by filling out our convenient online form.