Construction Accidents
Maximizing Compensation For Injured Construction Workers
Construction jobs are, by nature, risky occupations. Hard physical labor near heavy equipment and hazardous conditions such as holes and tripping hazards lead to dangerous circumstances and, often, severe and catastrophic injuries. Construction accidents include slips and falls, lift bucket mishaps, falling debris, trench collapses, and scaffolding malfunctions. Injuries can include burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and more. After a construction accident, our Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers recommend these steps toward recovery:
- Get emergency medical care as soon as possible.
- Report the accident to responsible parties, including the worker’s employer or general contractor.
- File a timely workers’ compensation claim.
- Keep careful records of doctor visits, symptoms and other aspects of recovery.
- Contact an experienced construction accident lawyer who can initiate an investigation and preserve evidence.
At Golitko & Daly, P.C., our Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA)-certified attorney builds strong cases for injured workers. Medical benefits from workers’ compensation can begin immediately for most construction workers. Our legal team helps clients file workers’ compensation claims and works to ensure that they receive all workers’ comp benefits they are eligible for as soon as possible. Moreover, injured workers may face difficulty in obtaining benefits without representation. When a provider denies a workers’ compensation claim, we can step in and fight on your behalf and help you pursue the benefits you are entitled to.
After a construction accident, we recommend these steps toward recovery:
Don’t risk missing deadlines or having your claim denied or undervalued. Consult with a workers’ compensation attorney at Golitko & Daly, P.C. in Indianapolis, Kokomo, or Bloomington. We can help ensure that you receive all benefits that you are entitled to and advise you on employment issues.
Comprehensive Representation From Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers After A Construction Site Accident
When we investigate our clients’ construction accidents, we carefully examine three primary areas of concern:
Don’t risk missing deadlines or having your claim denied or undervalued. Consult with a workers’ compensation attorney at Golitko & Daly, P.C. in Indianapolis, Kokomo, or Bloomington. We can help ensure that you receive all benefits that you are entitled to and advise you on employment issues.
- The nature of the injuries
- Causes of the accident
- Potential sources of compensation
We discuss the issues and answer questions to help ensure our clients understand their cases’ status. Workers’ compensation may provide up to two-thirds of a worker’s average weekly wage during recovery and lump-sum payments for impairment or disability. While a workers’ compensation case is in progress, we also seek to determine whether a third party – such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or delivery service – is liable. We help clients pursue compensation from all relevant sources.
Our Role In Your Recovery
An injured construction worker is easily overwhelmed while doing their best to get well after a fall, explosion, or injury caused by a defective tool. If an accident is fatal, families must prepare for a funeral and burial. Our Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers lift burdens from our clients’ shoulders.
Initial consultations are free, and we represent injured workers on a contingency basis. Discuss your case with a Kokomo, Bloomington, or Indianapolis construction accident attorney. Call our Indianapolis office at 317-566-9600. In the Kokomo area, call 765-865-9300. In the Bloomington area, call 812-566-2600. You may also complete our online form.