Injured In A Construction Zone?
A construction site is naturally hazardous. Even trained professionals can be victims of a serious accident due to someone else’s negligence. Many people think that injuries occurring on a construction site are somehow exempt from legal recourse. Just because these areas are understood to be dangerous does not mean the courts will take their side. In fact, because they are dangerous the people responsible for the site are held to high expectations for reducing risk wherever possible.
Whether you are a construction worker or someone injured while passing through a construction site, the Rhode Island construction accident attorneys at Inman & Tourgee have the insight and knowledge to guide you through this time.
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Personal Injury or Workers’ Compensation?
If you are a construction worker injured on the job, you may wonder whether you qualify for workers’ compensation or a personal injury lawsuit. In many cases, workers’ compensation handles the incident. This option is often easier because your employer carries insurance for these situations, and you only need to prove that the injury occurred.
However, if a third party—such as a subcontractor or architect—caused the injury through negligence, you may have the right to file a personal injury or other type of lawsuit. Determining liability can sometimes be tricky, which is why hiring an attorney is useful as our job involves investigation to find the responsible party.
Some common construction accidents include:
- Scaffolding accidents
- Electrical shocks
- Burns
- Explosions
- Misuse of tools
- Exposure to chemicals
- Falling objects
Take The Next Step In Your Case. Call Inman & Tourgee!
Your employer, a contractor, or other party is not likely going to admit blame in such accidents—many might even try to convince you that the accident was your fault. Don’t accept their push back. Talk with a Rhode Island construction accident lawyer from our firm for trusted and reliable counsel. At Inman & Tourgee, we listen carefully to your situation and tell you what steps you can take to get assistance in your recovery.