Construction sites in Tucson are dangerous places to work. When accidents and injuries do occur, many of them are caused by lack of fall protection. Lack of fall protection, in fact, is the primary cause of serious injuries on U.S. construction sites.
When a worker has suffered a serious injury, or has died as a result of an injury sustained due to lack of fall protection in Arizona, most people expect OSHA and the Arizona division of OSHA to conduct an investigation. Also, there is an expectation that the injured party will be able to make an Arizona workers’ compensation claim. What many people don’t know is that in addition to a workers’ comp claim, the victim or their family may also be able to file a personal injury claim under Arizona law.
Filing a claim does not interfere with the victim’s right to workers’ compensation; any restitution awarded would be in addition to workers’ compensation. But in order to determine whether or not a claim can be made, many factors must be examined, including the cause of the accident, the reason for the lack of fall protection, and numerous other factors.
If you have been injured on a construction site in Tucson, or anywhere in Arizona, and you’d like to know your rights, please contact the Tucson construction accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices. We have experience in all kinds of construction accident cases and can give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.
