Construction Accidents

Understanding Your Rights After a Construction Accident

Experiencing a construction accident can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally. It’s crucial to understand your rights and the legal options available to you. At Gottesman & Hollis, P.A., we believe that every worker deserves justice and compensation for their injuries. Our experienced legal team is dedicated to guiding you through this complex process, ensuring you are well-informed at every step.

Here are some key points to consider regarding your rights after a construction accident:

• Right to Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Understanding the full extent of your rights is essential.
• Workers’ Compensation: If you are injured on the job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of fault. We can help you navigate this system effectively.
• Third-Party Claims: In some cases, you may be able to file a claim against a third party (e.g., equipment manufacturers or subcontractors) if their negligence contributed to your injury.
• Statute of Limitations: Be aware that there are time limits for filing claims. Acting quickly can protect your rights and increase your chances of a successful outcome.
• Free Consultation: We offer a no-obligation consultation to discuss your case, assess your options, and answer any questions you may have about the legal process.

Don’t navigate this challenging time alone. Contact Gottesman & Hollis, P.A. today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward securing the compensation you deserve.

Ensuring Safe Work Environments: Employer Responsibilities

Employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment for their employees and supply them with safety equipment when they complete dangerous jobs. Additionally, owners of construction sites have a responsibility to maintain safe conditions. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations are not uncommon on construction sites.

The top OSHA violations on construction sites include:

• Fall protection
• Hazard communications
• Scaffolding
• Respiratory protection
• Powered industrial trucks
• Ladders
• Electrical and wiring methods
• Machine guarding

Generally, employees cannot sue their employers, but they can recover benefits from workers’ compensation. Nevertheless, other parties, such as property owners, general contractors, or equipment manufacturers, may be liable for construction accidents. When this is the case, employees may be able to file third-party liability claims.

Types of Injuries in Construction Accidents

There are many causes of construction accidents, such as falls from heights, electrocutions, fires, explosions, exposure to toxic or hazardous materials, falling debris, and machinery accidents. While some incidents on a construction site can result in minor injuries, there is a heightened risk of serious injury in these accidents.

After a construction accident, victims are often left with severe injuries, such as:

• Amputated limbs
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Disfigurement
• Back or neck injuries
• Scarring

Sadly, the most serious construction accidents in Nashua result in death. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, falls, being struck by an object or crushed between two objects, and electrocution are the most common causes of fatal construction injuries.