Construction sites are often a dangerous work environment. Building site accidents injure or kill thousands every year. Most employees know they are entitled to workers compensation if injured on the job. However, many construction accidents in Vancouver occur due to the fault of a third party or because the general contractor neglected to follow safety rules. Contact us to start your case with a free consultation.
If you or a family member has been seriously injured or was fatally injured in a Vancouver accident as a result of a Washington construction site accident, contact our experienced Vancouver wrongful death attorney for help. You may be entitled to additional compensation. Our firm has been helping injured workers recover compensation for construction site injuries for over 35 years.
Why Clients Choose our Vancouver Construction Accident Attorneys?
- We are committed to helping hard-working individuals seek justice for preventable injuries in the construction industry in Vancouver. We understand how these cases work.
- Our attorneys care about their clients. We take the time to craft personalized legal strategies to address each client’s specific needs, concerns and goals.
- We offer free consultations and accept clients on a contingency fee basis in Vancouver. This means you won’t pay us anything unless your construction accident case results in compensation.
What Can a Construction Accident Lawyer in Vancouver Do for You?
Construction accident cases in Washington often involve complex laws and legal issues, including federal safety regulations, OSHA violations, workers’ compensation and third-party involvement. Navigating your claim alone could put you at risk of making a mistake that hurts your future, such as missing an opportunity to recover compensation.
When you hire an experienced construction accident attorney in Vancouver, you can relax and focus on healing from your injuries while a skilled professional takes care of legal matters. Your construction accident lawyer can investigate the incident, determine who is at fault, file a claim on your behalf, hire experts to strengthen your evidence, negotiate a fair settlement and take your case to court in Clark County, if necessary, to achieve optimal results.
Common Types of Vancouver Construction Accidents
Construction is one of the deadliest jobs in Washington. Statistics show that this industry has a high number of fatalities each year. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the top four causes of death in construction are:
- Falls
- Struck-by objects, vehicles or equipment
- Caught-in/between objects or trenches
- Electrocutions
Other common causes of construction job injuries and deaths are transportation accidents, crane collapses, exposure to toxic substances and machinery accidents. If evidence shows that someone is responsible for causing the harmful incident, that party can be held accountable.
Why Do Most Construction Accidents in Vancouver Happen?
Employers in the construction industry are responsible for ensuring the safety, health and well-being of their employees. This responsibility includes obeying federal safety laws and maintaining a safe work environment.
Construction companies and general contractors are obligated to provide a workplace that is free of hazards, along with adequate worker training and supervision, safe tools and equipment, and personal protective gear.
Failing to maintain a safe construction zone is an example of negligence that can result in the contractor being held liable (financially responsible) for an injured worker. If a coworker or contractor caused the incident, on the other hand, this party could be held accountable.
The Legal Rights of Injured Construction Workers in Vancouver
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system that can provide financial benefits for all of your medical costs, partial lost wage replacement, permanent disability (if applicable) and vocational rehabilitation services.
If you report your injury to your employer immediately and file a workers’ comp claim within one year, you can receive benefits without having to prove fault. It’s important to realize that once you accept a workers’ compensation settlement, you give up the right to hold your employer responsible for negligence.
You may still, however, file a claim against a third party, such as a product manufacturer or property owner. If your construction accident attorney can prove that someone other than your employer owed you a duty of care, breached this duty and caused your construction accident, you could receive payment through both workers’ comp and a lawsuit.
Contact Our Vancouver Construction Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation
At NW Injury Law Center, we can guide you through the process of seeking justice for a construction injury. We will evaluate your case for free and let you know if you qualify for redress over and above your workers’ compensation benefits.
Consulting an experienced Vancouver accident attorney with a track record of helping workers and those who have suffered loss or injury in an accident is vital to protecting your rights. They can help you file a Vancouver personal injury accident claim.
Please call NW Injury Law Center at (360) 695-1624 if you have any questions or would like to speak with us regarding your injury.