Your Arkansas construction accident lawyer takes your side in Arkansas

Construction accident fatalities rank third in America for deaths caused by injuries. Also all too common are construction accident injuries. If a construction worker in Arkansas or elsewhere is injured in the workplace, a claim for liability can be brought against the employer, owner or contractor, as well as a possible Workers Compensation claim. Workers Compensation benefits may not be enough to cover the costs of a serious construction accident injury. If that is the case, it's vital to hold negligent parties responsible for the construction accident.

A common kind of construction mishap is a construction crane collapse. A number of such accidents have occurred in recent years, including two separate construction crane collapses with fatalities in New York City and others in Las Vegas, Houston and Miami. Texas by itself had 26 construction crane deaths in 2005 and 2006, leading all of America. Regulations governing construction crane safety differ widely from state to state and from city to city. If you or a family member has suffered in a construction crane collapse or other construction accident in Arkansas or elsewhere, notify a qualified Arkansas construction accident attorney.

In the event that a laborer in Arkansas is hurt in a construction accident, chances are it is the responsibility of the designer, operator, supervisor or owner of the construction site. Contractors and subcontractors also have an obligation to ensure that the site is safe for their laborers. As an employer, a contractor/subcontractor is liable for injuries suffered by employees on the contractor's construction crew. Bystanders also may be harmed, for which owners of the site also may be found at fault. An experienced Arkansas construction accident attorney can determine the reason for the accident and then hold responsible those whose negligence led it to occur.

In the event of a construction accident in Arkansas causing injury, the injured individual may suffer many expenses. These can include pain and suffering, lost present and future wages and medical costs. Workers Compensation benefits may be slight, since they are based on prior earnings and don't cover pain and suffering. What's more, if you are getting Workers Compensation benefits, you may not be permitted to sue an employer for additional damages. A qualified Arkansas construction accident attorney is important to help you gain recovery.

Persons who are injured in a construction accident in Arkansas must act promptly to secure their interests in the matter. Such individuals must be prepared for the likelihood that their insurance provider will contest their right to Workers Compensation benefits or other relief for losses caused by the accident. The victim should move quickly to begin finding a knowledgeable Arkansas construction accident attorney to represent their cause in the legal arena. 

DISCLAIMER: Jim S. Adler & Associates is not licensed to practice in Arkansas. Even so, the law firm does work with outside lawyers and local lawyers, as appropriate, to litigate claims for Arkansas.