Your Wisconsin construction accident lawyer takes your side in Wisconsin

Among the most risky occupations in the United States is construction. About 9 million people work in construction occupations, which translates to about 6 per cent of the total work force in this country. Yet 20 per cent of workplace deaths annually are from the construction industry. In short, those who labor in construction are subject to a far greater rate of death or injury from a construction accident than those in most other occupations. Those workers may require a trained Wisconsin construction accident attorney.

When a worker in Wisconsin is harmed in a construction accident, most likely it is the fault of the architect, operator, manager or owner of the construction site. Contractors and subcontractors also have a responsibility to make sure that the site is safe for their workers. As an employer, a contractor/subcontractor is liable for injuries suffered by laborers on the contractor's construction site. Bystanders also may be injured, for which owners of the site also may be found liable. A skilled Wisconsin construction accident lawyer can pinpoint the cause of the accident and then hold accountable those whose negligence caused it to happen.

After a construction accident in Wisconsin 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. An experienced Wisconsin construction accident lawyer is vital to help you recover.

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 Wisconsin 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.

Persons who are injured in a construction accident in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin construction accident attorney to represent their cause in the legal arena. 

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