Construction sites can be dangerous places to work and visit. The abundance of heavy machinery, power tools, partially built structures, and scaffolding increases the chances of a severe injury when an accident occurs.
When a construction employee is injured, they may file a workers’ compensation claim. You cannot usually sue your employer since workers’ compensation insurance provides compensation. However, the compensation paid by workers’ compensation can be woefully inadequate in cases of severe injury.
At our law firm, our Seattle injury lawyers thoroughly investigate your accident to uncover all possible causes and liable parties. Third parties are at fault in many construction site accident cases and can be held liable. Unlike workers’ compensation claims, compensation in third-party claims is not limited. You can file and be compensated for both a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party claim when another party is at fault, or partially at fault, for your damages.
Call (800) 928-5486 or fill out our contact form to request a free case evaluation with a Seattle construction accident lawyer.
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Why Choose Seattle Injury Law?
Choosing the right personal injury law firm can have a significant impact on the outcome of your construction accident claim. With several local law firms to choose from in Seattle and throughout Washington state, here’s why Seattle Injury Law stands out as a trusted advocate for injured construction workers and their families:
- Results: Our results speak for themselves – over $500 million recovered for our clients.
- Experience: Our Seattle L & I accident attorneys have protected the rights of injured workers for over twenty years.
- Resources: Seattle Injury Law works with top experts to prove causation, liability, and valuation of your damages.
- Integrity: Our Seattle construction accident lawyers will only take your case if we believe it has merit and that we can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
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Seattle Construction Accident Resources & FAQs
- The Fatal Four Causes of Construction Accidents
- Common Construction Site Injuries in Seattle, WA
- Who Is Liable For a Construction Accident in Seattle, WA?
- What Damages Can I Recover in My Seattle Construction Accident Case?
- How a Seattle Construction Accident Attorney Can Help
- Contact Our Seattle Construction Accident Attorneys Today
- Visit Our Seattle Law Office
The Fatal Four Causes of Construction Accidents
There is no doubt that the construction industry can be dangerous. There is even a name for the leading causes of fatalities on construction sites. The leading four causes of construction site death are referred to as the “Fatal Four.”
The Fatal Four are:
1. Falls
The leading cause of construction site fatal accidents is falls from ladders, roofs, scaffolds, and other elevated work platforms. An example of fall injuries includes the collapse of a building during demolition preparations. Safety nets, guardrails, and other fall protection measures can help prevent fatal falls in construction accidents.
2. Struck by accidents
Another leading cause of construction site deaths is a worker being struck by falling, swinging, flying, and rolling equipment, tools, and other objects. This may happen, for example, when materials being lifted on a forklift fall onto a worker.
3. Electrocutions
Construction sites often contain electrical hazards, such as live wires and faulty equipment, that can cause electrocution and death. An example of a construction site electrocution injury is when a worker is operating a crane that makes contact with power lines. To help prevent electrocution accidents, workers should be properly trained to work around these hazards, use insulated tools, and take other safety precautions.
4. Caught between accidents
Tragically, construction site workers can be caught, trapped, or crushed between or in equipment and other objects. One example of this is an excavation and trench collapse accident.
These are the leading four causes of construction site fatalities. However, there are numerous other causes of construction accidents. Our Seattle construction accident attorneys and investigators carefully examine all the evidence in a construction site accident to help identify all possible causes and liable parties.
Common Construction Site Injuries in Seattle, WA
Construction accidents often result in devastating injuries. When not fatal, injuries construction workers suffer on job sites are often life-altering. Some common Seattle construction accident injuries include:
- Internal organ damage and bleeding
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
- Severe burns
- Cuts and lacerations
- Respiratory injuries
- Crushed and broken bones
- Eye injuries
- Hearing loss
- Severed limbs or mangled limbs that require amputation
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Who Is Liable For a Construction Accident in Seattle, WA?
General contractors, subcontractors, property owners, manufacturers, and suppliers may be liable for construction accident injuries caused by third parties.
Other potentially liable parties include engineers, architects, drivers of different vehicles, maintenance and repair companies, and other third-party actors.
At Seattle Injury Law, our Seattle construction accident lawyers will identify all possible causes and all potentially liable parties for your injuries.
What Damages Can I Recover in My Seattle Construction Accident Case?
In a third-party construction accident lawsuit, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other tangible and intangible losses.
If your loved one was killed in a construction accident caused by a third party, beneficiaries may be able to recover damages such as loss of financial support, medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of love and companionship, and other economic and non-economic losses. For help with a wrongful death claim, contact our Seattle wrongful death attorneys.
Our Seattle construction accident lawyers work hard to recover all available damages for our clients.
How a Seattle Construction Accident Attorney Can Help
Construction accident claims are often complex, involving multiple parties and insurance companies. An experienced Seattle construction accident attorney can help file your workers’ compensation claim and investigate your accident to determine if any third parties may be liable for your damages.
Your personal injury lawyer can uncover the evidence necessary to prove causation and liability of another party and build your strongest case to recover maximum damages. They can help negotiate a fair settlement of your claim as quickly as possible. When a settlement is not possible, they can take your claim to court to recover the compensation you deserve.
Hiring a Seattle construction accident attorney dramatically increases your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve.
Contact Our Seattle Construction Accident Attorneys Today
At Seattle Injury Law, our attorneys have deep knowledge and experience in construction accident cases and can help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries. Call (800) 928-5486 or visit our contact page to schedule a free case evaluation. Our construction accident attorneys in Seattle look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and explaining your rights. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to recover every dollar you deserve.
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