Construction accidents are a reality in the daily life of a construction worker or contractor.
As a construction accident attorney, I know that no matter how stringent the safety standards are regarding construction, all contractors and sub-contractors are at risk every day while on the job.
* Construction Accidents - Washington Law
In most cases, Washington law prohibits employees from suing their employers for injuries sustained in construction accidents, regardless of the severity. This forces such workers to seek the minimum compensation available under Worker's Compensation laws.
However, contractors, architects, manufacturers and property owners, and other's responsible for your injuries, may be held liable outside of the limited rights of recovery available under worker's compensation laws for personal injuries or wrongful deaths.
All corresponding economic losses and damages associated thereto that take place at the construction site or within the scope a contractor's employment can be recovered for you by a qualified construction accident attorney, such as Foster Law Offices.
Construction accidents can cause injuries that may require extensive rehabilitation and medical treatment. These injuries can severely limit your ability to lead a normal life.
In working on your case, I can help you get your life back together by pursuing full compensation available to you through Washington Law concerning construction accidents.
* Construction Accident Attorney
At Foster Law Offices, our attorneys are compassionate in assisting innocent contractors and sub-contractors who have been injured due to the negligence and carelessness of others.
We can help you receive the maximum monetary settlement for past, present and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and wage loss suffered as a result of another's negligence.
We know from experience that facing rehabilitation after an injury can create extreme financial hardship for your family. You may be unable to return to work and pay your bills.
Remember, you don't have to rely solely on workers' compensation benefits to pay for your injuries and lost wages. You and your family deserve to be taken care of after suffering from any of the many types of construction accidents, and that is our job.
It takes a unique kind of construction accident attorney to understand not only the complicated legal processes surrounding construction accidents and the resulting injuries, but to also have the real compassion and dedication needed to provide you with full guidance through all aspects of this traumatic experience.
To discuss your construction injury or construction-site accident with an attorney, or to inquire about your legal rights associated with your injury, please contact us to schedule a free in-office consultation.
* More About Construction Accidents
As any professional involved in construction or contracting can attest, the jobsite is, by its very nature, a risky place to be.
There is no other jobsite, where numerous different professionals may all work at the same time (i.e. electricians, plumbers, architects, carpenters, roofers, masons, framers, etc).
Not only does a contractor face substantial financial risk in working on a construction project, but also face the daily risk of serious physical injury. In fact, construction accidents rank third in the rate of injury-caused deaths, following only mining and agriculture.
Some construction site hazards that result in serious construction accidents are:
- Scaffolding accidents
- Falling from a high location
- Motor vehicle crashes
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Forklift injuries
- Electrocution
- Machinery accidents
- Falling Materials/equipment
Specific additional economic recovery available to contractors that may be unavailable to Washington employees may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental Distress
- Earnings losses
- Earnings capacity losses
- Loss of Life Enjoyment
You can contact Foster Law Offices now for a free case evaluation and advice about your legal rights.
At no cost to you, a qualified construction accident attorney from our offices will evaluate your case and determine if you are entitled to more than just workers compensation benefits.
