Galt Construction Accident Attorneys
Galt Industrial Accident Injury Lawyers
Construction is one of the largest industries in Galt. According to City-Data.com, approximately 17% of Galt’s male residents are occupied in construction jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates, annually 800 construction workers and nearly 137,000 more are seriously injured while on the job. In many cases, accidents occur as a result of insufficient precautions and lax safety standards. If you have been seriously injured in a Galt construction accident, you may be entitled to seek compensation in addition to your worker’s compensation benefits.
Construction Site Hazards
Unlike other industries, construction workers face a unique set of serious injury hazards on a daily basis. Fall hazards are one of the biggest threats to construction workers. One out of three construction worker fatality is the result of a fall accident. Falls can occur on the scaffolds, ladders, roofs, and in other situations involving heights greater than four feet. Other types of construction accident hazards include:
- Electrical accidents
- Welding accidents
- Sprains and strains
- Struck-by accidents
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Excavation/trenching accidents
Struck-by Accidents in Construction Sites
Struck-by accidents are the leading cause of injury and the second leading cause of construction worker fatality. In 2009, more than 150 construction workers were killed in struck-by accidents. Large construction equipment, motor vehicles, cranes, and heavy objects are common fixtures of construction sites. Struck-by accidents typically occur when the safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are not met. Working back-up alarms, spotters, and internal traffic control plans are important accident prevention measures that can help protect workers from serious injury accidents.
Worker’s Compensation
After suffering significant injuries, many workers are surprised to discover exactly how much worker’s compensation is willing to cover. The types of treatment, the number of visits, and quality of care an injured construction worker has access to is restricted to the limitations set by their employer’s insurance. In addition, disability payments are hardly sufficient to cover the needs of a recovering employee, compelling many workers to continue working, despite their injuries. In the event of a wrongful death or permanently incapacitating disability, worker’s compensation allots only a fraction of the worker’s average earnings.
Filing a Third-Party Suit
Worker’s compensation law protects employers from having to defend personal injury suits. However, you may be entitled to file a third party suit, a professional construction accident lawyer can help you secure your rightful compensation without disrupting your worker’s compensation payments. A construction site typically has a number of different contractors and parties involved in a project; our attorneys and a team of experts will fully reconstruct your accident and identify all of the parties whose actions contributed to your accident.
Free Case Review
With over 70 years of collective experience, the Galt construction accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger have faced the challenges of serious injury claims and have aggressively defended the rights of serious accident victims against large corporations and insurance companies. To ensure your rights are fully protected, please schedule a free consultation today. One of our experienced Sacramento accident attorneys will review your case and will help you determine your eligibility to file a third-party suit.