Plainfield Construction Accident Lawyer

Year after year, workers in the construction industry suffer among the highest rates of injuries of any of the trades. Many of these injuries lead to permanent disability.

Ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve after a construction accident can be complicated. Our Plainfield construction accident lawyers understand OSHA and the Workers’ Compensation system and know how to go after third parties who may be responsible for your accident. Our personal injury attorneys are not afraid to take bad actors to court to ensure you get the maximum compensation possible.

Common Construction Accidents

On most construction sites, multiple tasks must be completed at once. Many people using heavy equipment and power tools, plus the inherent hazards of a building site, lead to frequent accidents. Many construction accidents result in severe and sometimes permanent injuries. Our Plainfield attorneys represent construction workers who are injured due to:

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Strikes by falling objects
• Falls from a height
• Fires
• Electrocution
• Trench collapses
• Caught-in and caught-between accidents
• Exposure to toxic substances

Almost all construction site accidents are preventable. A poorly designed worksite,  inadequate safety training, defective machinery or equipment, and ineffective supervision all can lead to dangerous construction accidents.

Navigating Workers’ Compensation Disputes

When a construction worker is injured on the job, their employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance pays for their medical treatment. Workers’ Compensation also pays a partial wage until the individual is able to return to work.

There are various points during a worker’s recovery from injury where conflict might arise with the Workers’ Compensation program. For example, a doctor might recommend a return to work before the injured person feels ready, or a worker may disagree with the disability rating the doctor assigns. Workers have the right to appeal decisions they think are wrong.

Our Plainfield attorneys will work with an injured person to get the most out of their Workers’ Compensation benefits when they are injured in a construction accident. We can provide aggressive representation to appeal any decision throughout the process.

Claims Against Third Parties

When a construction site accident is the fault of a worker’s employer, the worker’s only relief is through the Worker’s Compensation program. However, most construction site accidents result from the negligence of more than one party. If someone other than the employer has partial or complete responsibility, an insured person can claim Workers’ Compensation benefits and sue the third party for compensation.

A Plainfield lawyer will thoroughly investigate a construction site accident to identify all the parties who might have had some responsibility. Depending on the circumstances, these could include:

• The general contractor
• Other contractors working at the site
• Property owner
• Architectural or engineering firm
• Equipment manufacturers

A third party that contributed to a construction accident could be liable to the injured worker for their lost wages, diminished future earning capacity, pain, and emotional suffering.

New Jersey Statute § 2A:14-2 requires an injured person to file a lawsuit within two years of the accident. However, engaging legal representation immediately after the incident is wise because it allows a thorough investigation before evidence is lost or witnesses’ memories fade. The attorneys at our firm will aggressively assert claims against anyone with partial responsibility for the accident.

Reach Out to a Plainfield Attorney to Pursue a Construction Accident Claim

If you suffered an injury on a construction site that caused you to seek medical attention and miss time at work, contact a Plainfield construction accident lawyer. We can help you with your Workers’ Compensation claim and investigate whether you have a case against a third party.

Our attorneys are tenacious litigators who will fight to ensure you receive the maximum possible compensation. Arrange a free consultation to learn more.