Heavy machinery is part of the construction industry. Bulldozers, cranes, forklifts, drilling equipment, backhoes, loaders, and many other types of big machines are utilized on many Phoenix construction sites. Yet when such equipment is not operated in a safe and careful manner, wrongful death or severe injuries can result to construction site workers. Too often, otherwise preventable injuries occur to the carelessness or recklessness of other workers.
Workers who suffer injury due to heavy machinery on their job site often do not know whom to turn to. Finding a Phoenix personal injury attorney that has experience helping construction workers after construction accident injuries involving heavy equipment is normally the best first step.
As experienced Phoenix construction accident lawyers, we are happy to answer honestly any questions concerning injury resulting from negligent heavy equipment use on a construction site. There are a number of factors that should be considered, however, in the determination of whether a personal injury claim even exists. Many times someone injured on a job site is limited only to the “exclusive remedy” that workers’ compensation claims offers. There are other times, however, where in addition to workers’ compensation, workers may also claim additional benefits that aid a construction worker’s recovery and help their families. These sorts of personal injury claims are in addition to their workers’ compensation claim, and do not jeopardize them.
Should you know of anyone injured due to the use of heavy equipment on a job site, or if you have questions about your own construction accident injury, we urge you to give us a call. We will provide straightforward information about construction accident laws and help you determine whether you may have a personal injury claim.
