Work Related Construction Site Lawyers in Las Vegas
Construction workers face hazards that can cause serious injuries in an instant.
Falls from heights, heavy equipment, moving vehicles, electrical hazards, falling materials, defective tools, and dangerous worksite conditions can leave an injured worker facing surgery, rehabilitation, time away from work, and uncertainty about whether they will be able to return to the same job.
A construction injury can involve more than simply filing a workers’ compensation claim. Construction sites often bring multiple companies and contractors together, making it important to understand who controlled the work, what caused the accident, and whether someone other than the worker’s employer contributed to the injury. The Courtroom Couple investigates those circumstances while helping injured workers navigate medical treatment, benefits, work restrictions, and other issues that arise during the workers’ compensation process.
Why Can work Related Construction Accident Claims Be More Complicated?
A construction site may involve a general contractor, multiple subcontractors, property owners, equipment providers, delivery companies, and workers from different employers operating in the same space. When an accident happens, understanding who was responsible for the work, equipment, or condition involved can be just as important as understanding how the worker was injured.
- Workers’ Compensation May Be One Part of the Case
An injured construction worker may have workers’ compensation issues involving medical treatment, time away from work, disability, restrictions, and other benefits following the accident. - Someone Other Than Your Employer May Be Involved
Another contractor, subcontractor, property-related party, equipment company, driver, or other business may have played a role in causing the accident. That possibility can make a broader investigation important. - The Jobsite Can Change Quickly
Equipment gets moved, materials are removed, crews change, and dangerous conditions may be corrected soon after an accident. Photographs, video, reports, witness information, and other available evidence can become especially valuable. - Responsibility May Cross Company Lines
Who employed the injured worker does not necessarily answer every question about what happened. Determining who controlled particular work, equipment, vehicles, or areas of the site can help identify the parties whose actions need to be investigated.
What Does It Take to Build a Work-Related Construction Accident Case?
Construction accidents can require investigating much more than the worker’s immediate job duties. Questions may arise about who controlled the area where the accident occurred, which company was performing the work, who supplied or maintained equipment, whether another contractor created the dangerous condition, and what records or witnesses can help establish the sequence of events. Because the jobsite may look completely different days or even hours later, preserving available evidence can be particularly important.
The Courtroom Couple looks at the entire jobsite—not just the workers’ compensation paperwork. Kory and Brittany work to understand how the accident happened, identify the companies and individuals involved, preserve available evidence, document the worker’s injuries and restrictions, and evaluate the legal avenues that may arise from the circumstances. At the same time, they help the injured worker address workers’ compensation issues involving treatment, benefits, time away from work, and the ability to return to the job.
Investigate the Jobsite
Examine where and how the accident happened and identify the work, equipment, vehicles, or conditions involved.
Identify the Companies Involved
Determine the roles of employers, contractors, subcontractors, equipment providers, and other potentially relevant parties.
Preserve Evidence & Document the Injury
Develop available photographs, reports, witness information, records, and medical evidence before important information is lost.
Evaluate the Available Claims
Address the workers’ compensation claim while examining whether the circumstances warrant investigating additional claims involving other parties.
Protect Your Rights After a Construction Site Injury
Construction site injuries can lead to serious medical treatment, time away from work, and uncertainty about your ability to return to the job. The Courtroom Couple can help you navigate the workers’ compensation process, document your injuries and losses, and address challenges that may arise with your claim. Contact Kory and Brittany Kaplan today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your work-related construction injury claim.