Most people who work construction are diligent when it comes to safety measures that prevent injury to themselves or others. Everyone is under pressure to complete projects faster and cheaper, but sometimes safety is compromised in the process. Workers should not be sacrificed to increase corporate profits.
After any serious construction site injury or a tragic on-the job death in your family, it can be essential to contact a knowledgeable Phoenix construction accident lawyer. Workers' compensation insurance is only one primary source of financial support — and a thorough investigation may open up the legal option of a "third party" lawsuit.
Such claims may focus on defective equipment or tools, a subcontractor's negligence on the work site, or a general contractor's failure to provide a safe workplace, for example. In some situations, the amount of money for damages that can be recovered through this type of legal action far exceeds the limits of workers' compensation benefits.
Construction Accident Lawyer in Phoenix
At Plattner & Verderame, P.C., our team of Phoenix construction accident lawyers has the experience and resources to pursue cases involving:
- Ladder and scaffold accidents
- Injuries caused by falling objects
- Bystander/non-worker injuries caused by construction negligence
- Crane accidents
- Explosions
- Trench collapses
- Street and highway work site injuries
- Construction vehicle accidents
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations
- Brain injuries and other severe head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Electrocution and electrical burns
- Neck and back injuries, including those resulting in paralysis
After a construction site injury or fatality, evidence can disappear quickly — especially if someone involved decides to remove evidence and protect against any liability. You can trust us to focus on fact-finding and research, in order to provide you with sound legal guidance that helps you plan for the future.
Our attorneys handle work-related accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won't owe us anything unless we take your case and earn a settlement or verdict that benefits you. If we can help you recover more than workers' compensation benefits, we will.
Contact a Phoenix Construction Accident Attorney Today
Our attorneys handle work-related accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won't owe us anything unless we take your case and earn a settlement or verdict that benefits you. If we can help you recover more than workers' compensation benefits, we will.
Call 602-748-4391 or e-mail us today for a free consultation about your construction accident case.
