Albany Construction Accident Injury Lawyers

Construction Injury Claim Lawyers for Albany

What About Workers’ Comp?

The emotional and physical distress following a construction accident can be devastating and taxing. It might feel like you have an endless list of logistics to figure out, all while dealing with immense physical pain. On top of all of that stress, the financial burden of an injury, including accompanying medical bills and lost wages, can be daunting and demoralizing.

Insurance companies aren’t strangers to the stress that comes with a construction accident and resulting injury—and they will often use your vulnerable state to their advantage. Their ultimate goal is to avoid paying a claim or to pay as little as possible. Insurance companies will often do everything they can to minimize your claim or deny it altogether.

A skilled Albany construction accident attorney will take charge of your case, navigating the intentionally complex world of insurance company claims for you. We take care of the complicated moving parts of your claims process so you can focus on healing.

When It Happens on the Job

Whether you were injured by defective or poorly-maintained machinery, because an employer violated safety rules designed to protect you, or your injury was caused by someone who doesn’t work for your employer, our team will evaluate your accident and seek compensation from all parties that may be held liable.

Due to the high stakes of construction accident lawsuits, employers often attempt to shift blame to employees to avoid liability. Don’t take on the big insurance companies yourself.

Entrust the lawyers at Montlick to handle your suit quickly and efficiently and secure you the compensation you deserve so you can focus on your recovery.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Georgia’s no-fault workers’ compensation system provides financial and medical benefits to a worker who sustained an injury as a result of an on-the-job accident and helps protect injured employees and their dependents from lost wages and other hardships caused by the injury.

Depending on the circumstances, if your work injury involved an at-fault third party, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim, in addition to your workers’ compensation claim. Typically a personal injury claim will be worth significantly more money, so it’s important that a skilled lawyer give appropriate consideration to all avenues of recovery that might be available.

Eligibility for Workers’ Comp Benefits

Generally speaking, in Georgia workers’ compensation will apply to any employer with 3 or more employees under the following circumstances:

• You must be an employee (full or part-time)
• You do not have to be employed by only one employer
• You do not have to have a written employment contract

It’s always best to consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible after an injury to make sure you understand your rights and the steps that are necessary to protect them. Additionally, there are certain legal time deadlines and insurance notification requirements that you must comply with in order to maintain your rights.

According to the National Institution for Occupational Safety and Health, falls remain the leading cause of work-related deaths in construction, accounting for more than 36% of the total number of fatalities in the industry and over 51% of all falls national among all industries.

Anytime a worker is engaged in activities that place them six feet or more above the ground, OSHA requires the use of fall protection equipment. However, not all employers enforce these safety practices.

Companies can help prevent falls from heights on their worksites by:

• Providing the right equipment for working at heights, including scaffolding, guard rails, or barricades
• Providing fall protection Personal Protective Equipment, such as hard hats, harnesses, and lanyards that meet OSHA standards

The most important takeaway from these statistics is that falls are preventable. If you or a loved one are injured or killed on a construction site, having legal representation capable of fighting for you is imperative so you can focus on your recovery. The Albany law professionals at Montlick will treat you like family and fight to earn you the compensation you deserve.

The Hazards of Construction Work

The injuries sustained from a construction site mishap can destroy your life. Whether it’s due to hazardous conditions, dangerous machinery, faulty equipment, unsafe surroundings, or negligence of those around you, you deserve financial compensation for your construction-related injuries. Work injuries you may find yourself subject to include:

• Work site accidents
• Construction wrongful death
• Bulldozer, crane, and heavy equipment accidents
• High rise accident
• Road construction accident
• Falling objects and debris
• Demolition
• Scaffolding and ladder accidents

If you find yourself injured by one of these accidents, contact a construction accident injury lawyer who has the experience and knowledge to expertly handle your case. With a deep understanding of construction safety guidelines and OSHA regulations, the law professionals at Montlick can investigate the party responsible for your accident and will fight fiercely to hold them accountable for their actions.