Construction Site Accidents

Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Claims

Construction work is dangerous. Far too many construction workers suffer a serious and even fatal work-related injury. Despite being a dangerous place to work, a construction zone must adhere to certain safety standards. If another person's negligence caused a construction accident that hurt you, contact one of our attorneys at Bredell & Bredell, in Ann Arbor, or Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Our attorneys can represent you in both workers' compensation claims and claims against third parties. We can help you recover medical care, wage loss, rehabilitation, attendant care, and financial compensation for a construction accident.

Third Party Claims

When someone other than your employer negligently causes an accident, you will need to file a personal injury lawsuit to collect damages. Contractors, subcontractors, and other people on a construction site all can cause serious injuries by their negligence. A personal injury lawsuit holds these people accountable for your injuries.

Some examples of common construction accidents include:

• Falls from ladders and scaffolding
• Injuries from power tools and equipment
• Injuries caused by heavy equipment like trucks, forklifts, and bulldozers
• Electrocutions from overhead and underground power lines
• Collapses and accidents on excavation sites
• Explosions and burns

Workers' Compensation

You are entitled to workers' compensation benefits for work-related injuries. The law obligates your employer to carry workers' compensation insurance to cover these accidents. You should contact one of our lawyers immediately after you suffer a work injury.

Your employer and a third party may both be liable for a construction accident. Consider filing a workers' compensation claim and a third party personal injury claim following your accident. These both serve as means to compensate you for your injuries.

Obtain the medical care and financial compensation you deserve following a construction accident by contacting Bredell & Bredell for a free initial consultation. We represent people injured in work zones throughout Michigan.