If you’ve suffered a broken bone in a construction accident, seeing your doctor and filing for workers’ compensation may not completely provide the protection you deserve. If your injury resulted from negligence or faulty equipment, you may be entitled to compensation beyond the limited benefits available through workers’ compensation.
A skilled lawyer who understands the construction industry, regulations, and the law can review your case to determine if there are additional sources for compensation, including:
- Personal injury lawsuits due to negligence on the job site
- Personal injury lawsuits due to negligence by third parties
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is an important but limited benefit. In addition, employers and insurance companies interested in their bottom line may attempt to keep your payments to a minimum. As a result, your workers’ compensation benefits could fail to cover your medical expenses and lost income. A qualified work injury lawyer can ensure you receive all the worker’s compensation benefits you are entitled to.
Negligence
If negligence led to your injury resulting in broken bones, you may be entitled to additional compensation beyond workers’ compensation. A trained Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) attorney understands federal and state occupational safety standards. They can determine if you are entitled to additional compensation due to negligence. Negligence can extend beyond your employer to third parties, such as subcontractors. If faulty equipment is to blame, the manufacturer may be held liable. The lack of equipment maintenance could also be a factor in your accident. Cost-cutting measures, haste, and poor training may also be to blame. A skilled work injury lawyer will pursue all avenues of compensation on your behalf.
Act Quickly to Protect Yourself
Whatever the scenario in your accident, you may need to move quickly to ensure that you can prove your case. An accident attorney can collect witness testimonials before memories fade and document the site with photographs before evidence is removed.
Contact our Work Injury Attorneys
Though on the job injuries are common in the construction field, victims often need legal help to receive full compensation. Our attorneys at Golitko & Daly in Kokomo, Bloomington, and Indianapolis regularly represent workers throughout the state who have suffered broken bones in construction accidents. In fact, because our firm focuses on work injury law, we have an in-depth understanding of the field and workers’ rights.
If you have suffered a broken bone due to a construction accident, the attorneys at Golitko & Daly can help ensure you receive just compensation. Please contact us today for a free consultation
