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Legal Options & Rights of Injured Construction Workers
An in-depth look at the main legal options for workers in the construction industry who have been injured on the job.
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Construction Accidents & Injury Claims
Accidents at construction sites can lead to serious injury to both workers and non-workers. Depending on the circumstances, the legal options include a personal injury lawsuit or a workers compensation claim.
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Difference Between a Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Claim
The main differences between a workers' comp claim and a personal injury lawsuit are the fault requirements and types of compensation available.
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Worker's Compensation Coverage for Construction Injuries
Almost any construction worker injury will be covered by workers compensation insurance. In some cases, the worker may have additional compensation options as well.
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Liability for Construction Site Injuries Caused By Falling Objects
There are many ways a worker or passerby can be injured by falling objects at a construction site. Liability for the injury depends on the details of the accident.
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Liability for a Construction Worker Injured in a Fall
Falls are a leading contributor to construction site injuries, and almost always covered under workers' compensation laws. Occasionally though, a third-party lawsuit may be filed.
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Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Construction Accident
If a worker is killed in a construction accident, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed by his or her family members.
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Injury Lawsuits Based on Negligent Construction
When a poorly constructed building causes injuries to workers or non-workers, the parties behind the construction can face a lawsuit for negligent construction.
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Who is Liable for Scaffold Accidents?
Most commonly, workers compensation will cover scaffold accidents and injuries, but sometimes a personal injury lawsuit is more appropriate.
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Who is Legally Responsible for Defects in Construction?
There are two basic types of construction defects: defects that occur during the design of a home or building, and defects that occur during the building phase.