Montgomery Construction Accident Lawyer

Working on a construction site is hard work, but many people find working with their hands while outdoors particularly rewarding and enjoyable. Individuals who work in the construction industry in Alabama can make a living through their skill, perseverance, and dedication. However, the construction industry is also known for its high incidence of worker injuries and deaths. While government agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have taken steps to improve safety in the industry, accidents and injuries can still happen at any time.  

If you have been hurt on a construction job site in Montgomery or the Montgomery area, and you can no longer work as a result, you likely have questions and may even be experiencing a good deal of anxiety. If a loved one has been killed on the job, you are probably working through grief, depression, anger, and questions about your future. You may wonder how you will pay your bills and make ends meet, or continue providing care for your children.

If you have suffered a workplace injury on a construction site in the Montgomery area, the Alabama construction accident lawyers at the Morrison Law Firm may be able to fight for compensation for you. Call us today at (334) 625-6128 to learn more about filing a personal injury claim or wrongful death lawsuit in a free and confidential legal consultation.

Why Do Fatal Construction Accidents Occur?  

An accident on a construction or job site can occur for nearly any reason. However, certain events and mistakes are more closely associated with construction accidents than others. In fact, OSHA identifies four major causes of severe injury in the construction agency as the “fatal four.” These four leading causes of fatal injuries and wrongful deaths in the construction industry are:  

• Falls – Construction site fall injuries can occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from simple slip and fall accidents (also called “slip, trip and fall accidents”) to falls from scaffolding, girders, or other locations on the job site. Injuries due to falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries at construction sites. Common-sense fall protection measures can reduce the likelihood of this type of injury. 
• Struck-by-Object Injuries – Struck-by-object injuries can cover a broad swath of injuries caused by mistakes involving rigging, cranes, carts, dollies, and nail guns.  
• Electrocution – Electrocution and electrical burns are serious risks on all job sites, but particularly so at construction sites, where wiring is often in the process of being installed or is otherwise exposed. Spliced wiring, a lack of grounding, and improperly installed wiring and junction boxes can also make electrocution injuries more likely.  
• Caught-In or Caught-Between Injuries – Caught-in, caught-under, and caught-between accidents can injure workers in construction, excavation, and many other related industries. The failure to appropriately support or brace objects can lead to serious yet preventable accidents, causing crush injuries, bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, back injuries, internal bleeding, organ failure, wrongful death, or other devastating outcomes. Likewise, the failure to install appropriate guards near belts and drive shafts can result in a worker getting caught and pulled into equipment or machinery. Furthermore, care should always be taken when working near construction vehicles or any other machinery with moving parts.  

The construction industry carries one of the highest incidences of wrongful deaths. Out of the 4,379 worker fatalities in private industry in the calendar year 2015, just over 20% of fatalities, or about one in five, occurred in the construction industry.  

Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Construction Site Accident in AL?   

While most construction injuries will be handled through the workers’ compensation system, there are also some scenarios where filing a personal injury lawsuit with assistance from a Montgomery construction injury attorney may be more appropriate. In fact, by agreeing to receive compensation through workers’ comp, the worker generally waives his or her right to sue his or her employer. However, certain events or circumstances can either trigger or make an additional lawsuit appropriate, including the following:  

• The employer has wrongfully terminated an injured worker.  
• You have a personal injury claim against a negligent driver, or his or her insurance company, arising out of work-related car accidents or truck accidents. 
• You have a third-party claim against a contractor, supplier, or another third party, meaning a party other than your employer. 

Additional personal injury claims can arise due to an injury caused by defective machinery, defective equipment, defective vehicles, or from a safety device that has been removed or tampered with. Depending on the circumstances under which the accident and resulting injury occurred, it may be possible to sue a product’s manufacturer, designer, distributor, retailer, or other parties for: 

• Manufacturing Defects — These are defects that arise during the physical manufacturing process. Manufacturing defects can create electrical hazards, sharp edges, and other safety hazards for workers who use the machinery. 
• Design Defects — Sometimes, even if a product is manufactured with the utmost skill and craftsmanship, issues with the product’s very design still create inherent defects that make the product unsafe for use. 
• Failure to Warn — Dangerous products and pieces of equipment must be prominently labeled with clear warnings. The absence of such warnings may give rise to a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim if a construction worker is killed or injured as a result of failure to warn. 

At the Morrison Law Firm, our knowledgeable and experienced Montgomery construction accident lawyers will work to identify all legal avenues with a potential for recovery. We approach all construction and work injury situations strategically, using aggressive tactics that are individually tailored to each client’s case. 

Contact Montgomery Construction Accident Injury Lawyers About Your Claim 

If you were hurt at work on a construction site, the skilled Alabama personal injury attorneys of the Morrison Law Firm are standing by to fight for you and your family. Drawing upon years of experience handling numerous claims, our Montgomery lawyers for construction workers will explore all potential recovery options presenting a reasonable likelihood of success. Working with our experienced legal team can increase the likelihood that you will be able to obtain sufficient compensation to cover your injuries, including compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages. 

Don’t wait to get the legal help you need. To schedule a free and confidential consultation with the Morrison Law Firm, call our law offices at (334) 523-8323 today.