Who Is At Fault in Construction Accidents?

One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with construction accidents is determining who is at fault. What caused your construction accident? Was it a poorly-lit area? Did someone injure you with a piece of heavy machinery? Gathering the facts around a construction accident takes an experienced attorney or a skilled investigator. You must gather as many facts as possible to ensure you are protected in the event that you are injured in a construction accident. Consulting with a Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury lawyer can be a big help in determining who is at fault, what insurance is available to make a claim against and assess what damages you might be entitled to in addition to workers' compensation.

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What Happens When You Are Injured in a Construction Accident?

When you are injured in a construction accident, what happens next? Who pays the medical bills? What do you do if you missed work? Different types of construction accidents play out in different ways, and the differences can be very important to your circumstances.

For example, if you are injured in a construction accident and it is the fault of a sub-contractor, you may have to wait for the sub-contractor's insurance company to admit liability and pay for your medical bills. On the other hand, your case might fall under a Worker's Compensation situation, in which case your employer's Worker's Compensation company is responsible for paying your bills.

You may also miss work if you are injured in a construction accident. Again, your employer might pay for some of your missing wages under a Worker's Compensation case. Or you might have to make a claim against short-term or long-term disability to regain some of your lost wages. Ultimately, the longer you are out of work, the more important it is to ensure you get the compensation you deserve from your injury.

Know Your Rights in a Construction Accident Case

Every year, around 150,000 construction accidents occur. These can range from minor to serious injuries, with short-term to long-term consequences. It is so important to hire a Board Certified Personal Injury Attorney to help you understand your personal rights and help you get what you deserve. Contact Mark Anderson today toll free at 800-354-MARK (6275) or online for a free consultation.

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One of the most common questions a new client has is “What is my case worth?”

The truth is that it is extremely difficult to estimate any injury claim's value until the injured party has ended medical treatment and is either well or as well as he or she is going to get. Only then can you truly put a figure on the damages that should be sought.

There is nothing worse than settling a claim too soon because once you settle, it's final. If your conditions worsen after prematurely accepting a settlement then you have no choice but to pay any additional medical bills yourself. Once your case settles, you cannot force the insurance company to also pay for your medical care in the future.

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