Seeking Workers’ Compensation After a Construction Site Accident
After suffering an injury in the workplace, there can be a lot going through a person’s mind. Questions surrounding medical bill payments and potential loss of work hours can leave a person and their family in a time of financial anxiety. In many cases though, your family may be entitled to workers’ compensation payments in the aftermath of a workplace injury. If you or a loved one have suffered an injury at work, it is time to seek out the guidance of a knowledgeable legal professional.
Life-Changing Construction Site Injuries
It is no mystery that construction sites present a number of dangers that are not present in the vast majority of workplaces, because of this worker injuries are incredibly common in the field. The most common construction injuries include slip and fall injuries, electrocutions, burns, and injuries to the eyes. Unfortunately, many of these injuries can be incredibly severe and even fatal. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 1,000 construction workers suffered fatal injuries throughout 2018. In all, construction site deaths accounted for approximately 21% of all private industry worker fatalities in 2018. If your loved one has been severely hurt or fatally injured in a construction accident, it is time to speak with an attorney.
Seeking Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance designed to ensure compensation for workers who suffer injuries on the job. For construction workers, this could include a worker that suffered a fall while installing a window on a building. Workers’ compensation payments can cover medical bills, compensation for loss of work hours while on medical leave, and payments to families that lost an income source due to a fatal injury. The first step you and your family should take after a workplace injury is hiring a competent attorney and examining the case with your legal team. In many construction accidents, the injuries suffered are a direct result of employer negligence meaning that the case could prompt a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Contact an Aurora Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
When a member of your family suffers a workplace injury, your financial future could be in jeopardy. At Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Mazur, P.C., we are dedicated to helping families receive the workers’ compensation they need to live a financially healthy life. When it comes to the financial security of your family, you deserve experienced and knowledgeable legal representation. To schedule a complimentary initial consultation with a respected DuPage County workers’ compensation attorney, call us today at 630-907-0909.
Source:
https://www.osha.gov/data/commonstats
