Construction accident attorneys represent employees in workers’ compensation cases and non employees in personal injury cases. Due to the inherent dangers for employees working on construction sites, injuries occur in about one in ten workers every year.

Construction workers deal with heavy equipment and machinery, electrical work, scaffolding and ladders just to name a few of the possible hazards. The most common accidents are falls, equipment accidents, exposure to toxic substances and electrical burns. It is also not uncommon to see overuse injuries especially in the lower back in construction workers. If you are injured on the job, you need to review your case with a construction accident attorney that specializes in workers compensation cases. The sooner you involve an attorney the better off you will likely be. For innocent bystanders there can also be dangers and freak accidents that cause serious injury. In these cases you would want to hire a construction accident attorney that specializes in personal injury cases. You can sue for current and future medical benefits, lost wages, pain and suffering and reduced income capability. Employees should always remember to report all incidents even if you are not sure you are injured right away. In the case of serious injuries employees can report the incident as soon as they are reasonably able. A good construction attorney will investigate any safety violations that may have led to your injury. If the safety protocols were not followed, you can also file a complaint with OSHA. OSHA requires employers to follow safety codes to protect employees from as many accidents as possible. In personal injury cases you must be able to prove that negligence on the part of the construction company caused the injury you sustained. You must be able to prove damages that directly stemmed from the accident as well. It is so important to get an attorney involved as soon as possible. They need to interview witnesses, gather evidence and photograph the scene. Witnesses tend to forget details so it is vital that their story is recorded right away. Most worker’s compensation and personal injury attorneys will take cases on contingency. This means you pay nothing unless your case is won. They can help you find doctors who will wait for payment and that is comfortable testifying in court if necessary. Make sure any lawyer you hire is a member of the Washington Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Request a free consultation today so you can review your case and to ensure all your rights are protected.