construction accident

Prevent Peoria Construction Accidents through Accountability

By Personal Injury Lawyer on January 11, 2010

One way to ensure that more people are not hurt in the future is to encourage claims to be made when appropriate, and to hold construction workers accountable for unsafe work practices when they lead to injuries to others.

If nobody is held accountable for a construction accident or work-related incident, workers are less likely to act in a safe manner in the future. Therefore, finding a top Peoria construction accident lawyer to help an injured worker bring a personal injury claim not only benefits that worker, but may have a deterrent effect to help prevent injuries to other people.

This fact only becomes more important as Peoria continues to grow and more and more people are employed on construction sites throughout Peoria, Maricopa County, and the state of Arizona.

If you have been injured while at work, a skilled Arizona personal injury attorney at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. may be able to help. We understand that there is much to consider after being injured as the result of another person’s negligence. Please contact us today for a no-obligation, free consultation.

Injured Peoria Construction Workers Deserve the Best Compensation

By Personal Injury Lawyer on January 8, 2010

In recent years, Peoria has seen a lot of growth. That growth includes the creation of jobs for people in the building trades and construction industry. Unfortunately, construction sites are often extremely dangerous places. Construction workers risk catastrophic injury on a daily basis.

Many times people who work in the construction industry believe that if they are injured on the job their only recourse is to make use of workers’ compensation in Arizona. But actually many construction site injuries in Peoria and surrounding areas not only allow for workers’ compensation claims to be made, but also allow for personal injury claims to be made in addition.

As Arizona personal injury attorneys, we know that workers’ compensation claims following a construction injury are very important for the injured worker. They provide for medical care, although not always the best possible medical care available. Workers’ compensation claims also allow for repayment of lost wages, although not always in full. Because workers’ compensation does not provide for full repayment and impeccable medical attention, making a personal injury claim to allow care that is potentially better, repay lost wages in full, and provide money for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, frustration, and all other aspects of a worker’s life that have been altered by a construction injury is a useful benefit to the person who was hurt.

Contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for more information regarding your legal options after being injured in a construction accident caused by another person’s negligence. We have assisted many construction workers in successfully obtaining the best compensation for their injuries. Call our skilled Peoria construction accident lawyers today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

What Happens When a Construction Accident Results in Death?

By Personal Injury Lawyer on September 18, 2009

Construction workers handle dangerous equipment and situations on a daily basis. Therefore, it’s no surprise that accidents occur with regularity on construction sites. Unfortunately, these accidents can sometimes result in serious injuries, or, in worst-case scenarios, death.

Construction companies and general contractors are required by OSHA regulations to inspect the construction site with their safety engineers and provide safety training and equipment for workers. Unfortunately accidents still occur due to irresponsibility, incompetence, bad decisions, lack of training, or simply bad luck.

As a result, even the most experienced and skilled workers can still be impacted by these kinds of accidents on a construction site. And when the injury results in the death of a worker, surviving family members may face financial distress in addition to the emotional pain caused by the loss of a loved one. Fortunately, though, the law allows for the families of workers killed on the job in Arizona construction accidents to seek financial compensation for their loss.

Spouses, parents, and children may file a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court and sue for damages related to that death, including lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. While money will never take the place of a loved one, it can provide a financial cushion for those families impacted by a wrongful death, while also punishing those parties responsible for that death.

While it can be tempting to “go it alone” as you seek financial damages for you or your loved one’s construction accident injuries, it is usually better to have an experienced legal professional in your corner because the legal system is both complex and daunting. In addition, by hiring an attorney who knows construction accident law, you have a much better chance of winning financial compensation in the form of a settlement or through a trial verdict.

Please contact the Phoenix construction accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices for a free consultation. We will be able to honestly assess your situation and tell you upfront whether we think you have a strong case. Please note that it is important to contact us immediately after the accident because prompt investigation can help preserve key evidence and determine if any regulations were violated. Contact us today.

Why Taking Photographs at the Site of a Construction Accident Can Help You

By Personal Injury Lawyer on August 6, 2009

To quote a cliché: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” When a construction worker suffers a serious on a job site in a construction accident in Arizona, a picture may mean the difference between being financially compensated for a critical injury or getting nothing.

A claim for an Arizona construction accident can be complicated, and a lot of the time people only get reimbursed through workers’ compensation after getting hurt on the job. Workers’ compensation in Arizona is often the only way to be compensated financially after a getting hurt on the job. Yet it is sometimes the case that another party caused the construction site injury through their negligence. Most Arizona construction workers are not aware that they may have the right to claim for personal injuries suffered on the job, depending upon the situation.

Since so many injured Arizona workers do not know they have a right to file a claim in the case of a construction accident, pictures of the place where workers were injured often are not taken. Construction sites change rapidly and evidence can easily be tampered with or even destroyed after an on the job injury occurs. Because of this, it is important to inform anyone in the construction trade that should they be injured on a construction site, photos should be taken immediately. While OSHA will investigate the most serious injuries, as experienced Arizona construction accident lawyers we have seen cases where an investigation was not done, or where photos were not considered necessary in the inquiry even in major construction accidents that result in life-threatening and life-changing injuries.

That is why any investigation into injuries in the State of Arizona that happen to construction workers should always involve photographing the scene of the construction accident. Now, a seriously injured individual can still file a personal injury claim even if there are not photos taken, but since the injured party must prove negligence by another party in order to successfully recover damages it will be more difficult. Photographs improve the chance that a claim for a construction accident will be proved and compensated.

We can provide anyone who has been injured in an Arizona construction accident with a copy of our personal injury master guide to Arizona claims called “13 Biggest Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Arizona Injury Case.” As skilled and knowledgeable personal injury attorneys, we wrote this book to aid people who are considering filing a personal injury claim. It answers many questions people have about whether or not to pursue a lawsuit, and empowers a person to make the best decision for themselves and their families.

Recovery Beyond Workers’ Comp for Injured Arizona Construction Workers

By Personal Injury Lawyer on June 26, 2009

When the construction boom hit in Arizona, there was a huge buildup of construction projects. Subsequently, there was also a big rise in the number of Arizona construction accidents throughout the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, as well as in places like Glendale, Cape Creek, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, and Goodyear.

Unfortunately, far too many workers who are seriously injured in construction site accidents fail to seek an Arizona work injury attorney to help them sort out their rights under the law. However, there are often remedies beyond workers’ compensation for construction workers who are injured due to negligence on Arizona construction sites.

In fact, workers injured in certain types of construction site accidents have a right to not only receive the limited recovery available through workers’ compensation, but also to receive the full wage loss that they suffered, as well as full compensation for their pain and disability.

That being said, there is a statute of limitations related to construction site accidents. That is why it is critical for victims to speak immediately to an experienced work injury attorney in Arizona before time runs out. To learn more about what your options are after being injured in a construction accident, contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C., for a free consultation.

Man Accidentally Kills Friend At Construction Site

By Personal Injury Lawyer on June 25, 2009

On November 29, 2008, a man sustained fatal injuries while working with his good friend on a construction site. The two friends were excavating on private property next to a water park. For unknown reason, the man who was killed jumped out of his dump truck and was then crushed by the friend operating the excavator as he came between the two machines.

No wrongful death charges were filed against the man operating the excavator, who was deemed a “close personal friend” of the dead man, and the incident was declared an accident.

As Arizona wrongful death lawyers and personal injury attorneys, we’ve seen countless serious injuries and fatalities suffered on construction sites. In many cases, these catastrophies are caused by construction workers who mean well, but who do not follow the safety rules. In other cases, companies or managers take shortcuts and fail to act safely.

From falling objects and live electrical wires to explosions, malfunctioning equipment, and slip and falls, the types of construction accidents can vary. Unfortunately, though, it’s usually human error or negligence that causes these accidents. And injuries from construction site accidents are extremely difficult to endure and overcome; often resulting in life-threatening conditions, amputation, or extensive reconstructive surgery. Work injuries can also leave innocent victims with brain damage, disfigurement, and other illnesses that impact their ability to hold down a job or even pay for their own care.

That is why, if you or a loved one has been seriously injured on the job, one of your first calls should be to an experienced Arizona personal injury attorney. Call Breyer Law Offices, P.C., today at 480-753-4534 for a free consultation.