Your Georgia construction accident lawyer takes your side in Georgia

Workers who are injured in an occupational construction accident in Georgia most likely were subject to an accident which could have been avoided. Workers Compensation may not completely cover their expenses associated with the accident, including lost time at work. However, a skilled Georgia construction accident attorney can work for you to obtain monetary recovery for your loss in the legal arena.

One of the most dangerous jobs in this country is construction. Around nine million persons are employed in construction jobs, or around six per cent of the total work force in America. Yet a fifth of job fatalities each year come from the construction industry. Thus, those who work in construction suffer a far higher rate of injury or death from a construction accident than those in most other jobs. Such persons may need a skilled Georgia construction accident lawyer.

In the event that a laborer in Georgia 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 Georgia construction accident attorney can determine the reason for the accident and then hold responsible those whose negligence led it to occur.

Construction accident deaths rank third in this country for deaths caused by injuries. Also all too routine are construction accident injuries. when a construction employee in Georgia or elsewhere is injured on the job, a claim for liability may be brought against the employer, owner or contractor, along with a possible Workers Compensation claim. Workers Compensation benefits may not be sufficient to provide for the expenses of a serious construction accident injury. when that is the case, it is important to hold negligent parties accountable for the construction accident.

After a construction accident in Georgia causing injury, the injured person may have many costs. These may include pain and suffering, lost present and future wages and medical bills. Workers Compensation benefits may be modest, since they are based on past earnings and do not cover pain and suffering. Additionally, if you are receiving Workers Compensation benefits, you may not be allowed to sue an employer for other damages. A trained Georgia construction accident lawyer is vital to help you recover.

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