Most people believe that the only way to recover for a construction accident is to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, each accident comes with its own unique circumstances which may weigh heavily on the outcome. With proper representation, these circumstances may translate into a civil claim which can be filed simultaneously with the workers’ compensation claim.

An Arizona construction accident attorney is just the person to assess the accident as well as the injuries, and therefore organize a case for his injured client. He can skillfully scrutinize all of the evidence, including medical records, witness statements, incident reports, etc. and determine the liable party, and therefore the defendant in the case. He can also use this information to establish a cause of action, and damages due to his client.

The construction accident often hinges on liability, especially when the injured isn’t an employee of either company on site. For example, after the evidence is reviewed and liability established, the defendant still has to be named. This person may be far removed from the person onsite. Oftentimes, there are a several tiers of subsidiary companies which stand between the site manager and the company’s owners. The attorney can get through the layers to find the owner of the company and name him as the defendant in the case.

Because of the complexity involved, this feat is often not for the unrepresented. One of the hazards experienced by the unrepresented plaintiff is the random tracing of company ownership which delays legal action.

Employees injured on the construction site may file a workers’ compensation claim and stop there. However, a construction accident attorney can determine if there is an additional claim against a third party such as a supplier, manufacturer, or subcontractor who may be responsible for the accident. The attorney can advise the employee during the course of the workers’ compensation claim to help him receive the maximum benefits allowed by Arizona state and federal law.

To ensure that one is well compensated for any injuries incurred on a construction site, consult a construction accident attorney. He will represent his clients inside and out of court, in an effort to make the injured whole and to punish the liable.

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