Construction Accident Lawyer in Prestonsburg

Construction companies are required by law to inspect each worksite to ensure worker safety. The contractor and all subcontractors must provide a reasonably safe work environment as well as warn workers of hazards that are inherent in the site and the nature of the work. They must also take reasonably adequate steps to hire careful employees, coordinate job safety, and supervise compliance with safety specifications.

Construction equipment manufacturers also have a responsibility to design and maintain safe products intended for use at the work site. This responsibility includes preventing the use of defective or unreasonably dangerous products, such as, but not limited to, scaffolding, power tools, cranes, derricks, hoists, conveyors, woodworking tools, ladders, winches, trucks, graters, scrapers, tractors, bulldozers, forklifts, boilers, pressure vessels, and gas detectors.

If a job site is unsafe or uses defective equipment and/or products, your chances of being involved in an accident can significantly increase. Contact Morgan & Morgan to learn more about your legal rights and options if negligence is a factor in your construction accident.

Worker compensation benefits are typically available for all construction workers regardless of who’s at fault for the accident. However, you may also be eligible to file a personal injury claim if a third party is partially or fully responsible for your injuries. Some of the injuries commonly sustained in construction site accidents are:

• Repetitive motion injury, such as carpal tunnel
• Burns
• Electrocution
• Broken or fractured bones
• Spinal cord injury, including damage that causes paralysis
• Head or brain injury
• Eye injury, including loss of vision
• Illnesses from exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Amputation or loss of limbs

Any type of injury, whether minor or severe, can cause both physical and emotional pain. Immediate medical attention plus follow-up care is required. Your injuries may even be severe enough to prevent you from returning to work. Workers’ compensation may not cover all of your missed pay. This can make it difficult to stay current with daily expenses like groceries and utility bills.

If you’re injured on the job at a construction site, contact Morgan & Morgan to discuss your case with a specialist. We have a nationwide network of over 1,000 attorneys, some of whom are located in the Prestonsburg area.

Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have a proven track record of success. We have recovered over $20 billion in damages for our clients and can work to ensure you receive full and fair compensation. Contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.