Richfield Construction Accident Attorney

Heavy machines, electricity, heights, and all kinds of hazards exist on a construction site. There are so many ways a construction worker or passerby can be injured with all the activity going on. Even if you believe you may be at fault for your accident or the injury was “no big deal,” the repercussions of certain injuries can be serious.

Your case may be worth more than you think. And recovering the full amount of damages is critical so that you are not left to pay for future complications of your injuries. The Richfield construction accident lawyers at 1Law understand the nature of construction site injuries.

Being hurt in a construction accident can turn your life upside down. We will fight for your right to full compensation and help you through every step of your construction accident case.

Reporting Construction Accident Injuries

It’s important to notify your employer in the case of a worksite construction accident. The state of Utah does allow for workers’ compensation to pay you some benefits. Reporting the injury to your employer also creates the documentation needed if you later decide it is necessary to file a lawsuit claim.

Workers’ compensation issues can be difficult to navigate, but a law firm specializing in construction accidents can help you find the answers to most of these issues. If you call the office, our team will be happy to assist.

Utah Laws Regarding Suing Your Employer

Although Utah has a no-fault system when it comes to workers’ compensation, you may still have a case. In the state of Utah, you are not allowed to turn down workers’ compensation benefits and you may not sue your employer. However, construction accidents tend to involve severe injuries. And often, workers’ comp does not cover all your expenses.

In any construction-related injury, it is crucial to contact an attorney to sort out the details of the accident, as you may be able to file a third party claim, or a claim against some other party that bears liability in the case.

Who Is Liable for Construction Site Accidents in Utah?

Due to the hazardous nature of construction sites, a lot of things can happen that cause injuries. Considering the volume of people involved in the construction of a building, it’s not surprising that accidents happen. You have no control over the actions of the other people on the site, the tools they use, or many other circumstances that could have contributed to your injury.

An construction accident attorney in Richfield is familiar with the various hazards and may be able to provide a different perspective you had not previously considered. It’s entirely possible that conditions you were not aware of led to your accident, so the investigation your attorney provides can help to shed light on the situation.

Some workplace injuries that commonly occur on construction sites can be attributed to other people, materials, or faulty tools. Some of the parties that can be named as defendants in a construction accident case include:

• Property owners
• General contractors
• Subcontractors
• Architects
• Engineers
• Material suppliers
• Designers, manufacturers, or distributors of products on the construction site

Should I Talk to Insurance Company Adjusters after a Construction Accident?

You are not required by any law to provide any statements to any insurance company. They may not take a recorded statement without your permission, and it would be advisable to avoid it. Adjusters are trained to ask questions to find answers they want to hear in order to reduce the payout you receive.

Insurance companies may send adjusters to the hospital or make a phone call and they can seem to sound sympathetic and helpful. However, their job is specifically to support the bottom line of the company that employs them. They are not on your side and will employ a number of very clever tactics to pin at least some of the liability on you.

Talking to the insurance company can cost you a sizable chunk of any compensation that may be due to you because of the comparative negligence doctrine that is followed in Utah. Your Richfield construction accident lawyer can handle any communications with insurance companies.

OSHA Regulations and UOSH

In the state of Utah, the Utah Division of Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) regulates the safety mandates developed to protect public and private workers. OSHA is available to cover those who are not protected under state mandated regulations for safety.

There are supplemental regulations that apply specifically to construction under UOSH safety requirements. The additional rules are under Utah Admin. Code 614-7-2 pertain to:

• Grizzlies over chutes, bins, and tanks
• Cranes and derricks
• Roofing
• Asphalt mixing and rock crushing

If you are able to prove that OSHA or UOSH mandated safety rules were violated, your chances for establishing liability and obtaining compensation increase.

What Construction Accident Cases do You Commonly Represent?

The cases always vary in nature but commonly, our construction accident lawyers in Richfield serve those who have been injured by:

• Collapsing of structures
• Defective products or tools
• Electrical accidents
• Falling from height
• Falling objects
• Forklift accidents
• Heavy machinery accidents
• Lack of eye protection, respiratory protection, face protection
• Lack of fall protection
• Poor safety training
• Scaffolding
• Crane accidents

As you know, so much can happen at a construction site. Don’t hesitate to contact a lawyer to help you understand your legal options.

Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

If you have suffered an injury on the job at a construction site, our legal team is available to hear your story and help you to find the best options for pursuing compensation for your injuries. If you are unable to work, in pain, and don’t know what to do next, we understand your situation and will do everything we can to help.

Contact the construction accident lawyers in Richfield at 1Law today for a case evaluation at no cost to you. Our team is committed to helping the hard working people who have been hurt at work to recover the maximum compensation available to them.