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What kinds of damages can I claim in a construction accident? And what are the considerations in evaluating my case?
To evaluate your case, the insurance carrier will first try to determine who, if anyone, was negligent and therefore who was liable. They’ll want to know if you were partially ...
What are the pitfalls in settling my construction accident case without an attorney?
One of the biggest problems is that you can overlook potential defendants to file claims against (or "name") in a lawsuit. Even if you are not sure who they are, ...
I was injured on a construction site and I don’t know who is at fault. Can an attorney help me figure out who I can make a claim against?
Yes, and that’s a good reason to consult with an attorney. Construction injuries can involve multiple parties, including some that may not be obvious initially, and some that have limited ...
I was hurt when I was hit by flying debris on a construction site. Is winning a construction accident case like this a sure thing?
It’s true that a case like this may initially look cut and dried. But there are issues to check out before the insurance adjustor can determine exactly what happened and ...
What if I was just a bystander or homeowner at a construction site and suffered injuries from an accident? What are my prospects of collecting?
That depends on the answers to several major questions. Namely, why were you there? Were you authorized to be there? Did you cross a line into an area posted with ...
How is handling a construction injury different from, say, an auto accident?
For starters, in an auto accident it’s often pretty simple to determine who is at fault and what happened. Construction accidents often have much more complex liability issues. Most car ...
I was lied to about construction defects at my apartment complex and the amount of time it would take to correct them. For over a year,
I’ve lived with dust and debris and have developed severe breathing difficulties. Can I sue?
Yes, you can. Unlike a homeowner, a renter has to rely on the truthfulness and integrity of the management or owner, which may, unfortunately, be lacking. There could even be ...
My car was damaged in a road construction area due to rocks hitting the car. I was shaken but not injured. Can I collect for damages and how much can I ask for?
If you were not injured, you generally can’t claim damages for injury, even if you were upset or nervous afterwards. This would likely be just a straightforward case of making ...
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