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Hire Professional Lawyers For Construction Accidents
Construction site accidents have become more prevalent in recent times. Due to the numerous hazards of construction sites, the workers fall victim to different types of construction injuries. These accidents may occur due to malfunction of machinery, burn, electrocution, exposure to toxic chemicals and many more. In New Jersey, we have an experienced team of attorneys who provide legal services for victims of construction site accidents.
Currently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidelines that are followed at the construction site to ensure a safe environment. Some of the safety measures are as follows:
- Activities at a worksite must be managed in a way that hazards outside of a confined space do not get exposed to the confined area.
- A qualified person should evaluate the work site environment.
- Engulfment hazards must be monitored constantly.
- The overall atmosphere also needs to be monitored constantly.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction accident, our Construction Accidents Lawyers New Jersey are here to help. We provide compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure that your rights are protected, and you receive the compensation you deserve.
Compensation Benefits for Injured Construction Employees
Immediate medical and wage loss benefits
This will work after you report your injury to your supervisor. Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer will cover the medical expenses, including hospitalization, rehabilitation, prescriptions, etc.
Wage-replacement payments
It will be applicable in case the construction site accident causes you to miss more than seven days of work. Then, you will get wage-replacement payments backdated to the day of the accident. You will get the workers’ compensation benefits until you become completely healed to return to your work. Otherwise, it will continue to the point when you can no longer improve with further treatment. In that case, you may opt out of asking for compensation benefits for permanent disability.
How to start a construction injury claim?
Flat Fees
When you want to demand compensation, you need to keep proof of your injuries in order to take legal action. Seek medical attention as quickly as possible after being injured. After that, keep a record or document of your injury or the reason for your injury. Let your supervisor and employer know about the incident.
As per state law, you cannot file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer if the employer has already provided the workers’ compensation benefits. However, you can file a third-party lawsuit against some negligent third parties like construction site owners, architects, engineers, contractors, or equipment manufacturers.
Seek Legal Guidance After a Construction Accident
If you or a family member has suffered injuries in a construction accident, seeking legal guidance is crucial. Our Construction Accidents Lawyers New Jersey are here to guide you through the legal process, protect your rights, and pursue the compensation you deserve.
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