Construction Accidents

Injuries at the construction site can be devastating, not only to the person hurt, but to his or her family as well. Income slows, or stops and bills get backed up while the family turns its attention from normal everyday activities to the wounded warrior.

An employee is entitled to workers compensation benefits and thereby not entitled to make any other claims against the employer. But workers compensation benefits are very limited; they only pay a small portion of lost wages and provide little to compensate pain and suffering or loss of function.

There is, however, much more that needs to be considered. If for some reason the employer did not provide workers compensation coverage, then the employee would have a direct claim against the employer. Such a claim would include not only all the lost wages, but also a fair amount to cover for loss of function, permanent disability, pain and suffering, among other losses.

Other claims may also be possible. Often, there are other contractors or subcontractors on the job and they often cause injuries. In those circumstances, claims can be made. So it is always worthwhile to determine just how the accident happened and who is responsible.

Call us, your Boston car accident lawyers, or e-mail us, for a free evaluation of your claim. You don't have to hire us to have your circumstances evaluated. Above all, talk to an attorney before you sign anything an insurance company asks you to sign.

The Law Offices of Hans R. Hailey are located in Boston and Westwood, Massachusetts. Personal injury lawyers from the Law Offices of Hans R. Hailey frequently represent clients in construction site accidents in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.