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Every year, there are thousands of construction accidents leading to injuries. The construction workers hurt in those accidents are usually off the job for a while while they recover. They also have a lot of things to deal with, including reporting the accident to the construction company, following up with medical care providers, and dealing with insurance companies. Unfortunately, this process does not always go well, especially when they have to handle the situation on their own.
Rather than struggling with all of these problems alone, you can get the help of a construction accident attorney. The right lawyer can make the process of dealing with construction accidents much easier for you. This includes things like negotiating settlements and protecting your job while you are away. A legal team like the one at Kash Legal is exactly what you need to deal with a construction accident.
Construction accidents are often caused by a failure to maintain the conditions on the work site. There are many things that companies are required to do to ensure that the construction site is safe for all of the workers. From scaffolding to PPE, companies have a duty to make sure that all of these things are in place at all times so that they can minimize the chances of anyone getting hurt.
However, many companies fail to maintain safety conditions. It is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt as a result. Loose scaffolding and a failure to provide effective safety equipment, for example, is a leading reason why construction workers are often hurt on a job. When this happens, and it is the company’s fault, you can take legal action to collect compensation to help with your recovery.
There are many ways that people can be injured on a construction site. One of the most common examples of safety equipment failing is in the use of scaffolding. Scaffolding provides access to elevated areas but requires extensive safety procedures to be in place to make sure that it is safe. This includes providing reliable and effective safety equipment.
Construction workers working on faulty scaffolding are often hurt the most on construction sites. This is because one wrong step can lead to a disaster. Even though they are required to use specific safety equipment, many construction companies either fail to provide the right equipment, fail to maintain that equipment or fail to enforce the use of that equipment. All of these missteps can create a liability for the construction company when a staff member is injured.
A Bakersfield construction accident lawyer can help you deal with the aftermath of a construction accident. When an accident happens, several things usually follow. Your lawyer can help you with every stage of this process to make it much easier for you and also to protect your rights throughout the process.
One of the first things you are supposed to do after the accident is to report it to the company. This process happens automatically, as people will notice and take action to provide medical care and address safety issues.
However, you must also file with OSHA and other safety organizations, depending on where the accident happened. You want to make sure that everyone involved handles these filings properly and that you do not inadvertently take the blame for the accident. Having a construction accident lawyer review and assist with these filings can help you avoid becoming a scapegoat for this problem.
Construction companies couldn’t carry insurance policies to help with construction accidents. After your accident, the insurance company may contact you to try to work out the settlement. You should have your construction accident attorney review any documents or communications related to a potential settlement to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
If all other possible passes to getting help fail, a construction accident lawyer can lead you through the process of finding a lawsuit against the construction company. They specialize in construction law, including safety requirements and the legal processes related to accidents. Having good legal representation is key to managing an effective lawsuit.
It is particularly important in this case because construction companies have a reputation for trying to silence workers who are injured on the job. Not only have construction companies been caught trying to avoid responsibility for accidents, but they have also been caught trying to cover up accidents entirely. Your legal team can ensure that the company does not get away with any actions that let them escape responsibility or their obligation to compensate you for your injuries.
More than that, having a construction accident attorney handling your case means that you can focus on your recovery instead of trying to write and file legal documents or manage four cases. Having a lawyer also gives you access to the resources needed to effectively fight against large and powerful construction companies that have a lot of resources at their disposal, including their own legal teams specifically assembled to help them minimize liabilities from accidents.
Every construction accident is different, and you’ll need to discuss your case with a construction accident lawyer for more specific details on what you should do next. Having a good lawyer on your side not only relieves some of the stress from your situation but also helps ensure that your rights are protected throughout all proceedings.
For more specific details about your case and how to proceed, contact a Bakersfield construction accident attorney at Kash Legal by calling us at (888) 527-4128 or filling out our contact form to arrange a free consultation. We work with clients like you who have been injured on the job and need legal support to get the conversation they deserve.
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