Construction sites can be quite hazardous. Even with stringent safety measures in place accidents still happen. One in ten construction workers will be injured this year alone. The most common injuries are electrical burns, falls and equipment accidents.

If you have been injured working on a construction site no matter who is at fault you may be able to collect benefits from your employer’s worker’s compensation policy. You must first report the incident to your employer. You should document everything you can remember including any co-workers that may have seen the incident. If the injury is serious and could result in long term problems along with an inability to return to your previous work you need to contact an attorney right away. You need to find an attorney that specializes in construction accidents and workers compensation cases if possible. You will probably receive a phone call from the insurance company requesting a taped phone interview about the accident and injury. You do not want to do this without the advice of an attorney first. The main goal of a claims adjuster is to deny part or all of your claim and they will use your words to do so. You need to know your rights and if you hire an attorney they will tell you not to do this at all. They will do all the talking to the insurer until there is a scheduled deposition. You may be entitled to medical benefits, lost wage and payment for permanent disability. If you are not an employee but you were injured on or near a construction site you can contact a personal injury attorney that specializes in construction accidents. Your case may or may not go to court, it is all dependent on the circumstances. Often personal injury cases are settled out of court. An experienced attorney will be able to tell you right away whether the facts of your case are strong. Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency so you do not pay unless you win your case. If you are injured due to unsafe working conditions, you can also file a report with OSHA. This agency mandates that certain safety requirements are met in any workplace to reduce the chance that a worker will be injured. Make sure any attorney you hire is a member of the West Virginia Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Ask all the questions you can at your initial consultation so you can concentrate on getting better and let your lawyer handle the rest.

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