Workplace Injury

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.

Vehicles that Turn Left Cause Serious Arizona Car Collisions

By Personal Injury Lawyer on September 25, 2009

Sometimes it is very difficult to find a personal injury lawyer after a serious car accident. That is not to imply that there are not enough lawyers, but rather that there are so many people who claim that they can handle individual cases. Cases in which a car turns left at an intersection, even when the other was issued a citation under Arizona Revised Statutes ARS 28 772, can become extremely complex. First of all, a vehicle taking a left turn at an intersection is required not to begin turning until they can safely do so. Secondly, the defense for the vehicle that collides with the left-turning often alleges that the other vehicle was speeding, even if a traffic citation was issued at the accident scene for the vehicle turning left.

Those who have been injured in left turn accidents should find the best Arizona personal injury lawyer that they can find. The reason this is so vital that someone in this position seeks legal counsel goes beyond finding the best Tucson personal injury lawyer or best Phoenix car accident attorney you can find. It means rather that an injury victim should find the Arizona personal injury attorney that fits his or her case. The right lawyer will give you honest answers, can guide you through the insurance claims process, and take your case all the way to a jury trial if that is what is necessary to get full and fair compensation for your claim.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We will not charge you for the initial consultation, and work on a contingency basis in all of our personal injury cases. We will give you an honest evaluation of your potential claim so that you can decide on the best course of action for your particular case.

Arizona Police Denied Justice

By Personal Injury Lawyer on September 2, 2009

There is an archaic law known as the firefighter’s rule. The rule has been done away with in multiple states throughout the country. Unfortunately, Arizona punishes its own firefighters and police officers with unjust laws such as the firefighter’s rule. The firefighter’s rule says that somebody who was badly injured or killed while working as a police officer has no right to bring a lawsuit against the negligent person who caused their injury. This even includes a situation where somebody negligently did something that directly led to the death of one of our brave police officers or firefighters.

Somebody who puts their life on the line has a right to hold negligent people responsible for what they’ve done. There is far too much misinformation and far too many people believe they have no right to bring any kind of insurance claim or lawsuit outside of workers’ compensation. While this is true sometimes, there are other situations where a top Arizona injury lawyer can help overcome the hurdle created by this unfair and unjust law.

If you have questions about any case involving a serious injury or the death of a loved one who was on the job as a firefighter or police officer please do not hesitate to give us a call. At Breyer Law Offices, we have fought the fight for police officers. We have overcome motions to dismiss their cases to make sure that people who are seriously injured in the line of duty are not denied the compensation they need and deserve for the serious injuries they have suffered.

Elements of an Arizona Workers’ Compensation Claim

By Personal Injury Lawyer on August 14, 2009

Negligence by others that cause harm can bring about a personal injury claim, a Phoenix workers’ compensation claim, or both, depending on the situation. It requires a knowledgeable Arizona personal injury lawyer to analyze whether someone has a claim.

When a person is allowed to bring both a personal injury lawsuit and make a workers’ compensation claim, it complicates matters. Most Arizona personal injury claims have a two-year statute of limitations, but there are exceptions to this rule. Yet when a person has a right to file both a workers’ compensation claim and an injury claim, they most likely will only have one year in which to file or lose their rights to compensation. That is why it is important to speak with the best Arizona personal injury lawyer you can find when considering the pursuit of a personal injury claim in Arizona.

In addition, when an injured party who wants to settle their case has already received money from workers’ compensation, they need to seek approval from the workman’s compensation carrier or risk losing their rights in many ways. The Arizona Lien Statute also states that the workman’s compensation carrier has a right to be paid back from the personal injury recovery any payouts made by it for medical expenses or lost wages.

A good Phoenix workplace injury lawyer can help reduce this lien, and we invite anyone who may have a workers’ compensation claim in Arizona to contact us for more information. It is important for someone dealing with a serious personal injury to know their rights, as too often insurance carriers will take advantage of a person’s ignorance to deny or delay a claim. Even if you are unsure whether you have a claim, it is important to get honest answers from reputable Arizona injury lawyers, for any injury or workers’ compensation claim in Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, or elsewhere in Arizona. A good personal injury attorney will answer your questions and help guide you toward making a decision that is right for you.

Grain Company Explosion Causes Maricopa Work Injuries

By Personal Injury Lawyer on August 13, 2009

A terrible explosion rocked the Arizona Grain Company in Maricopa, with reports saying that two Arizona Grain employees and a truck driver were severely injured with burns to their face and arms. We can only hope that everybody in this Maricopa on-the-job accident heals as quickly as possible and that they will fully recover.

We note in this Arizona incident that the truck driver was injured at a place where he was not employed, and so may have rights beyond Arizona workers’ compensation rights. Severely injured people are often under the assumption that they are stuck with workers’ compensation when injured on the job, though they may actually be able to file a third party personal injury claim in Arizona.

We do not know what may have caused the explosion, but from our experience as personal injury lawyers, we do know that negligence may have played a part. While the two employees at the Arizona Grain Company may not have any rights to receive full and fair compensation through a personal injury claim, the truck driver who was injured on site may have a right to bring such a claim.

We do not suggest that the truck driver or anyone else injured in this incident definitely has a lawsuit but, as skilled Phoenix personal injury lawyers, we certainly feel it should be looked into. Frequently, people who are injured on construction sites, or who are injured on a jobsite of a company for whom they do not work, do not realize that they have a right to receive full and fair compensation for any injuries that result from someone else’s negligence whether it be in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, or elsewhere in Arizona.

Depending who was at fault in this Arizona job injury incident, a person’s right to claim falls away after anywhere from six months to two years after the incident due to Arizona’s statute of limitations. It is for that reason that we encourage anyone who has been injured to contact an experienced Arizona workplace injury lawyers to get answers to their questions, and so that they can consider all their options.

Wrongful Death in the Workplace Not Always Limited to Workers’ Compensation

By Personal Injury Lawyer on July 7, 2009

It was reported in an article that two Arizona workers were electrocuted to death in two separate incidents; an employee of the Salt River Project and an employee of the Arizona Public Service Co. No lawsuit or legal claim can bring back these two workers, but the families dealing with this and any other workplace wrongful death in Arizona should know that they can receive more than just workers’ compensation in some cases.

We know a lawsuit cannot undo the harm caused by this electrocution accident in Arizona, but as an experienced Arizona law firm that helps families in wrongful death cases we understand the consequences of loss of income and how it often creates further economic suffering. It is important for families to get help during such a tragedy caused by wrongful death on the job. We know that there are many legal alternatives that may provide more than workers’ compensation.

In the cases of workplace deaths mentioned above, we do not know whether the families are entitled to more than workers’ compensation, but we use it as an example to state that families of workers who have died in the course of their work or had an on-the-job injury in Arizona may have access to other benefits.

It is always difficult to say whether a claim should be pursued. Unlike some personal injury lawyers, we believe it is the families that must make the decision in the case of a serious injury or wrongful death. For some people, it may not be right for them to file a personal injury lawsuit after being injured on the job. As Arizona wrongful death attorneys , we are happy to provide the information people need when considering a wrongful death suit by answering questions that allows a family to make the best choice for their specific case.

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.