Construction accidents are chaotic, damaging, and frightening for everyone involved. If you are hurt as a worker, call our lawyers, and we can see if you may file a lawsuit rather than only getting Workers’ Compensation. Lawsuits let you get additional damages, like compensation for pain and suffering.
This compensation is uncapped in Massachusetts injury lawsuits, which construction workers may file against liable third parties. Lawsuits can cover all the economic damages victims suffer, such as medical expenses and lost income. Though you can get damages for pain and suffering in a lawsuit, compensation is not guaranteed. Plaintiffs can testify to prove their non-economic damages, and our lawyers ensure they feel prepared to do so if that time comes.
Get a free case assessment from our construction accident lawyers by calling the Law Office of John J. Sheehan at (617) 925-6407.
What if I Am Hurt as a Construction Worker in Franklin Town?
If you are injured while working on a construction site, let us review your case to determine if you have a valid lawsuit. Injured workers may only file lawsuits against third parties, not their employers, even if the employers were negligent.
Many construction accident injuries happen because tools malfunction or safety equipment fails. If equipment is defective from the get-go, the manufacturer is liable in a third-party injury lawsuit.
Not all construction accidents involve third parties. In such scenarios, Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive remedy for employees hurt on the job. The construction company that employs you must have Workers’ Compensation in Massachusetts. Because of this, you should be covered in case of a workplace injury. If your employer lacks coverage despite needing it by law, you may still get Workers’ Compensation benefits if there is no liable third party to sue.
Rather than coming from your employer’s Workers’ Compensation carrier, those benefits would come from the Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund in Massachusetts.
What Economic Damages Can Construction Accident Lawsuits Cover?
Construction accident lawsuits can cover all the lost wages and medical expenses that victims incur due to injuries. We work hard to accurately tally economic damages so plaintiffs recover what they need.
Lost Wages
Lawsuits for construction accidents can cover all lost wages. Let us verify your previous wage using income records. Medical records prove your injuries, and physicians may testify about when they expect you to return to work. This helps you get future lost wages from a lawsuit, which our construction accident lawyers can also calculate and fight for.
Medical Expenses
Lawsuits can fully compensate injured workers for their medical expenses and other related costs. Workers’ Compensation also covers all reasonable medical damages for as long as employees incur them.
Report medical expenses to us, and we can use that information to calculate your deserved compensation in a lawsuit.
Should Victims Go to the Hospital After Construction Accidents?
If you need immediate medical attention for an injury, go to the hospital. Do not downplay your injuries or the amount of pain you are in. If necessary, you should even call 911 so paramedics can take you to the emergency room in an ambulance.
Visiting the hospital generates medical records and helps establish when you were injured. Do not delay getting treatment, as your injuries might worsen if you do. That only complicates your recovery further, so always go to the hospital when your injuries call for it.
Can I Recover for Pain and Suffering in a Construction Accident Lawsuit in Franklin Town?
When victims file lawsuits against third parties for construction injuries, they may recover compensation for pain and suffering. Such damages do not come from Workers’ Compensation claims, no matter the claimant’s pain and suffering.
While non-economic damages are available in construction accident lawsuits, they are never guaranteed. To get the compensation you need, we may have you testify in court. You may only have to testify if your lawsuit proceeds to trial, and many lawsuits settle without going to trial.
Massachusetts does not limit non-economic damages to construction accident victims who file lawsuits. We can work hard to maximize your recovery, rejecting bad settlements and giving you solid advice on whether or not you should go to court.
Do I Need Witness Statements to Win My Construction Accident Case?
Having witness statements can help you win your construction accident case in Franklin Town. Call us for help getting these statements, preferably soon after the injury occurs.
Waiting too long to interview eyewitnesses risks them forgetting vital details. Tell us if you saw any other construction workers nearby before, during, or after the event, and we can get in touch with them immediately.
Construction sites are typically full of workers, so the chances of someone else witnessing your accident firsthand are high. That said, if there are no eyewitnesses, we may be able to obtain video footage from onsite security cameras that is just as helpful as witness statements, if not more so.
How Long Does it Take to Get Damages After a Franklin Town Construction Accident?
Some construction accident lawsuits are longer than others; however, we can expedite your path to recovery by employing the right tactics.
For example, when negotiating a settlement with a liable third party, we may leverage some of our strongest evidence to encourage them to increase their offers. Settlement negotiations sometimes take days, weeks, or longer. You should not accept a bad settlement to get some compensation quickly, as you might end up struggling to cover additional damages in the future.
We keep plaintiffs updated throughout their claims, informing them of any settlement offers worth accepting and advising them when it is time to go to court. Pursuing a trial may convince the negligent third party to send an even larger settlement, letting you avoid court altogether.
Get a Free Case Discussion in Franklin Town Today
Call the construction accident lawyers of the Law Office of John J. Sheehan at (617) 925-6407 for a confidential and free case assessment.