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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 accidents involve only one or two defendants, such as a driver and an owner. You might compare a serious construction accident to a multiple-car pile-up potentially caused by several factors, including weather conditions, driver lack of attention, brake failure, getting hit and pushed into another vehicle, and so on. It will take longer to get all the facts and parties lined up.
Construction claims usually involve a variety of parties: owners; contractors and subcontractors; individuals who might have made an error; manufacturers who sold faulty equipment; management that didn’t keep equipment in good working order; foremen that didn’t give clear instructions, etc. There could even be government agencies involved, including building and safety inspection, or other departments involved with a public location.
Additionally, there are issues concerning your role at the job site and whether your relationship is that of an employee, a contractor or someone unrelated to the job site who was just passing by.
If have been injured at a construction site, seek the advice of an experienced construction accident attorney right away. |
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What kinds of damages can I claim in a construction accident? And what are the considerations in evaluating my case?
What are the pitfalls in settling my construction accident case without an attorney?
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?
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?
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?
How is handling a construction injury different from, say, an auto accident?
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?
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?
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