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Most constructions sites have a number of different subcontractors working on them. When everyone on a construction job site follows the necessary safety measures and is compliant with OSHA rules, construction site accidents involving falling objects are far less likely to happen. There are times, however, when one subcontractor fails to follow all the safety regulations, and when this happens on the construction site workers are endangered, too often resulting in a very serious injury or in some cases even death.

Falling objects can cause severe injuries or even fatalities on the construction site, and in such cases there may be a personal injury or wrongful death claim beyond what workers’ compensation may offer.

There is, however, a general prohibition against claiming against one’s own employer. This is known as “exclusive remedy”, which is what workers’ compensation essentially provides, whereby injured workers can make a claim for compensation but are not allowed to file a lawsuit against the construction company for which they work or against another co-worker. Yet because of the number of subcontractors that are often on Arizona construction sites, this prohibition, or “exclusive remedy”, does not apply to subcontractors or for the workers who work for these subcontractors. It is for this reason that a careful analysis should be conducted by an experienced Arizona construction accident attorney, to help determine whether there is a possibility for a personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation.

For any questions about rights of workers in relation to a construction accident injury in Phoenix that occurred due to a falling object on a construction site, or any other questions concerning construction accidents, please contact us for more information.

Those who are badly injured in auto accidents in Chandler typically look to hire a top attorney soon after. This is the best move they can make since a skilled personal injury attorney can help them navigate the complex legal landscape and build a strong case. A personal injury attorney is actually like an advocate for the injured victim. They fight for justice on behalf of the injured victim and stand up to insurance companies in order to ensure their client receive fair and full compensation.

There are times, though, when a personal injury lawyer may have a client who is not completely upfront with them or who just outright lies. In these instances, it is not unreasonable for the auto accident lawyer to “fire” their client. That person does not deserve a hard-working attorney if they have not only continually lied to the attorney, but also to law enforcement and medical personnel. These are people who try to work the system and they only make things more difficult for honest lawyers and honest plaintiffs fighting for justice.

Fortunately, in our many years practicing as accident attorneys in Arizona, we have not had to deal with too many clients who are trying to take advantage of the system. In contrast, the vast majority of personal injury plaintiffs are simply hard-working folks looking for a little justice.

1. Insurance companies don’t concentrate on making money; they are more focused on being fair to claimants.
2. If someone they insure is at fault in an accident, the insurance company will always admit to that fault and will be happy to pay for any damages. They will never try to deny a claim nor will they ever put the blame on the victim.
3. An insurance company won’t point to pre-existing conditions as a cause for the injuries instead of the accident. Nor will they hire nurses, doctors, and other expert witnesses in an attempt to duck responsibility.
4. When shown proof of injuries, the insurance company will make the process of paying out compensation quick and easy for the victim. They feel like the injured person has already been through enough and don’t want to add to their burden.
5. An insurance company will have no problem admitting to how much money they have available to compensate the injured victim for the personal injury claim. Nor will they deny any other insurance policies are held by the defendant that could help pay for the claim.

Obviously, we’re being pretty sarcastic with the five points above. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that an insurance company will go to great lengths in order to avoid paying out a personal injury claim – no matter how badly injured the victim is.

If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a negligent party, please contact us. As Arizona accident lawyers, we will evaluate your case, answer your questions, and give you an honest assessment of all your legal options so you can make the right decision for you and your family.

What does the fictional, albeit revered, Rocky Balboa of the Rocky movies have in common with personal injury plaintiffs? A great deal, as it turns out.

Rocky is an older movie, so it is worth a quick refresher course. It may surprise anybody, based upon their memory of the movie with Rocky as a boxer, that there are any parallels that can be drawn between the seriously injured personal injury victim and somebody who is portrayed as a boxer. However, with just a slightly closer look at the themes of the movie and the real life experiences of those whose lives have been torn apart as a result of auto accidents or other personal injury claims, the similarities become readily apparent.

Rocky was down on his luck at the start of the movie. Similarly, most people who suffer life-changing serious personal injuries are experiencing what is usually the worst moments of their lives. However, what was great about Rocky was not that he won the fight. In fact, few recall the fact that in the first Rocky movie, Rocky actually lost. What was incredible was the fact that he fought to overcome his life circumstances and put himself in the best possible position.

Many people seem to believe that the seriously injured clients that we represent are somehow quitters. However, many people believe that the families who lose a loved one simply give up on life and file a lawsuit. That is so far from the truth that it would surprise almost everybody. The reality is that most people who suffer through these injuries show a level of courage and commitment to overcoming their obstacles that few could understand. These people are inspiring. The fact that they search for justice by hiring the best lawyer they can find at pursuing the truth and compensation does not in any way take away from the fight they are willing to undergo. In fact, it shows courage and a spirit that fits the struggle they almost always fight and some times are able to win.

The next time somebody reads about a personal injury lawsuit, perhaps they should consider the real life experiences of people whose lives have been destroyed by injuries they did not cause. Instead of looking at the lawsuit as some sort of “money grab” maybe they should consider the fact that in reality these are people who are go-getters, they almost never quit, and they fight to get better.

If you or anybody you know has suffered a serious personal injury and you want a Tucson personal injury lawyer who is represented many, many, many people who have fought to get better and kept a positive attitude but wanted someone to fight for justice, feel free to give us a call.