Construction Injuries

Representation for Atlanta’s Injured Construction Workers

According to statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1 out of every 10 construction workers in Georgia will be involved in an accident. In fact, every year 10% of these workers file a report for a work-related injury or a family member files for wrongful death benefits because of a construction-related fatality. Out of all workers injured in construction accidents, more than 50% of them require on-going medical care and treatment for an extended period.


Your employer has a responsibility to ensure your well-being by taking reasonable measures to provide safety equipment and necessary training. Similarly, manufacturers have a responsibility to design reasonably safe products. Should they fail to do so, you would have the right to seek damages for any harm that you suffer as a result. While you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits after a construction accident, it may not cover all the losses you have suffered.


The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a government agency that has implemented strict safety standards for workplaces like construction sites. Through these regulations, they hope to prevent employers from circumventing or disregarding necessary safety protocols.

While you may not be able to bring legal action against your direct employer or supervisor if you have claimed workers' comp benefits – since this is a no-fault insurance system – third parties like products manufacturers, property owners and subcontractors are not exempt from liability. This means that, in addition to recovering workman's comp, you could pursue a claim against a negligent third party for additional damages.


Similarly, if you can establish that your employer had intentionally, recklessly, or illegally put you in harm's way, you would have the right to refuse workers' compensation benefits and file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer.


Each case will be different, however, so it may be in your best interest to discuss your claim with an Atlanta construction injury attorney before making any decisions about how to proceed. Call today to get started!

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