Virginia Construction Accident Lawyers Represent Injured Workers
We aggressively pursue compensation for construction site injuries
A construction site is a dynamic work area, where vigilance is essential to avoid accidents. Not only are certain job tasks inherently dangerous, but the surrounding activity can be distracting and can even interfere with performance, elevating the risk of an accident that can have severe consequences. Injured construction workers have the right to workers’ compensation and may be able to file a negligence lawsuit in certain circumstances. But successful assertion of your right to financial damages after an accident requires careful preparation. At Pikrallidas & Probasco in Fairfax, our Virginia construction accident attorneys have extensive experience in worksite accident litigation. We will fight for your right to the compensation you need and deserve.
Common causes of Virginia construction site accidents
Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. The leading causes of construction injuries include:
- Falls from heights
- Being struck by objects
- Equipment and machinery accidents
- Electric shock
- Explosions
- Exposure to toxic substances
Because construction is risky, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued voluminous safety regulations. Unfortunately, many contractors cut corners on these rules, and even the most egregious violations do not necessarily give injured workers rights against their employers.
Serious injuries from construction accidents
Construction accidents often result in severe injuries, some of which can be catastrophic, such as:
- Bone fractures
- Burns
- Head trauma, including concussion and traumatic brain injury
- Spinal injuries, including partial and full paralysis
- Impalement
- Electrocution
- Loss of limb
Severe injuries can inflict permanent disability, making it vitally important for the worker to access all potential workers’ compensation benefits and personal injury damages.
What to do after a Virginia construction site accident
Injured workers should seek immediate medical treatment. But it’s also important to preserve your right to benefits and to possibly file a negligence claim. You must report your accident as soon as possible to your employer. Document the accident site by taking photos or ask a coworker to do so if you are unable. Construction sites are constantly shifting, so the conditions may be radically different by the time an attorney can investigate the site.
Rights of injured construction workers in Virginia
Virginia workers’ compensation provides numerous benefits for injured workers, including:
- Medical treatment
- Partial wage replacement for temporary and permanent disability
- Rehabilitation and job retraining
- Death benefits
Worker’s compensation covers construction laborers even if their own negligence caused the accident that injured them. However, injured workers must file a claim in a timely manner to preserve their eligibility for benefits.
Reliable representation for third-party negligence claims
Generally, workers who are hurt on the job must rely on workers’ compensation as the sole remedy for their losses. However, under certain circumstances, injured construction workers may be able to file a lawsuit and recover full personal injury damages. This is possible when a third party, defined as someone other than an employer or coworker, is careless and causes an even that injures the worker.
A personal injury lawyer from our firm can investigate your accident to determine if the responsible party is a potential defendant. For example, contractors and their employees that do not have relationship with the injured worker are not protected from lawsuits under workers’ compensation law. Similarly, if an equipment malfunction due to a defect or inadequate maintenance caused the injury, the manufacturer or servicer of that equipment might be liable for the injury.
Contact our Virginia construction accident attorneys for a free consultation
Pikrallidas & Probasco in Fairfax represents victims of construction accidents in Virginia and Washington, D.C. We can assist you in obtaining workers’ compensation benefits or in pursuing a personal injury claim if possible. Call us at 703-267-2600 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.
