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.
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.
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.
