Work Injury Lawyer Assisting Victims in Foley and Surrounding Areas
Construction workers face many hazards on the job. Accidents are common given the nature of the work. In some cases, the consequences of construction site accidents can be devastating. If you have been hurt while working in one of these areas, it is critical to speak to a work injury lawyer as soon as possible. You can rest assured that Foley construction accident attorney Whit A. Thomas will give your case the attention and commitment that it deserves. He can carefully investigate the cause of your accident and work diligently to hold any responsible party accountable for its actions.
Assert Your Rights After a Construction Site Accident
Construction site accidents may result from many events, such as falling from heights, being struck by falling objects, being exposed to hazardous chemicals or materials, or being involved in a vehicle collision. These accidents may also be the result of faulty or defective machinery, negligence by a third party, or a failure to adhere to safety regulations.
When a worker is injured in a construction site accident, the first place to turn is usually workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ compensation system in Alabama is meant to replace the right of an injured employee to file a civil claim against his or her employer or co-worker. Moreover, an accident victim potentially can collect workers’ compensation benefits even if the work injury was caused by his or her own negligence.
If someone other than the employer or a co-worker caused the accident, the worker may be able to file a third-party claim against the at-fault party. Sometimes, third-party claims consist of cases against a subcontractor, a manufacturer or retailer, a property owner, or another driver. For example, you may have been injured by a faulty or defective machine while performing a task on a construction site. If this happens, the product maker may be held liable for your damages under a theory of strict product liability. Also, a property owner that fails to warn about a hazardous condition on the property that ultimately causes an injury to a worker may be held liable through a premises liability claim.