Dallas Construction Accident Lawyers

In spite of safety inspections and programs and thousands of dollars spent on preventative measures, every year thousands of construction workers are injured or killed in construction site accidents.

Many are suprised to learn that injured workers may not sue employers for injuries on the job. This is an aspect of Workers' Comp regulations. However, in many cases, a third party may be liable for some or all of the injuries due to negligence. Even in cases in which no party is responsible or the injured worker bears some of the responsibility for the accident and resulting injuries, the injured worker can still receive compensation in through Workers Compensation in most states.

The benefits of Workers' Compensation Acts are provided for workers injured on the job or suffering an occupational disease due to their employment. These benefits include weekly payments proportionaly the employee's average weekly wage for: short-term (temporary) total disability, partial disability, permanent and total disability and permanent loss of function and disfigurement. Also covered are medical expenses for "reasonable, necessary" treatment related to the injury and rehabilitation services.

In some cases, a third party may be to blame for job site injuries. These parties may include owners, architects, manufacturers of equipment, and other administrators and overseers. All can be held responsible for inadequacey in safety provisions. All general and sub- contractors are responsible for providing a safe site, warning of inherent hazards in the site and the work, hiring competent employees, coordinating job safety, and supervising compliance with safety specifications.

Designers and manufacturers of construction equipment bear a special responsibility. Defective products may greatly increase the potential for accident and injury on a site.

For all of these reasons, it is often possible to find liable third parties in construction-related accidents and injuries. Often ths is important because Worker’s Compensation benefits do not compensate for pain and suffering resulting from an accident.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call The Moore law Firm, PLLC at (972) 599-7676 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.