Construction is one of the most important industries in Connecticut and throughout the United States, but it is also statistically the most dangerous when it comes to workplace injury and fatality rates. If you or a loved one recently suffered an injury working in construction, or if you were hurt as a bystander from a construction accident, you need to consult an experienced Stamford construction accident lawyer at your first opportunity.
The attorneys at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler have extensive experience representing injured clients in a wide range of cases in Stamford and surrounding communities of Connecticut. Whether you are an injured worker approaching the workers’ compensation claim filing process or you need to build a personal injury case, trust our team to provide comprehensive legal counsel through every stage of your proceedings.
There are more than 136,000 residents of Stamford, and this busy area of Connecticut sees many types of construction projects each year. Construction companies are required to follow strict safety regulations under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as well as various other oversight agencies. Accidents can easily occur when they fail to meet these standards, as well as from many other possible causes.
If you were hurt while working in the construction industry in Connecticut, you are likely covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance applies to all workplace injuries, providing coverage for medical expenses and lost wages when the victim cannot work while they recover. However, it is possible to encounter disputes with your employer and/or their insurance carrier.
A Stamford construction accident lawyer can help you navigate the claim filing process and secure compensation. You may also have grounds for additional legal action if a specific party is directly responsible for your injury. A third-party personal injury case may provide more than you could expect from a workers’ compensation case. In 2016, OSHA reported more than 77,000 nonfatal workplace injuries in the construction industry alone.
If you were hurt as a bystander, a personal injury case is likely to be your primary option for recovering compensation. It is also possible to have grounds for legal recourse if a loved one dies in a construction accident. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the construction industry is responsible for one out of every five workplace fatalities in the United States each year. You may be eligible to claim workers’ compensation death benefits or file a wrongful death case.
A construction accident in Stamford can have devastating effects, and you need to consult a Stamford construction accident lawyer as quickly as possible after your accident to have the greatest chance of success with your recovery efforts.
Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can help you gather the evidence needed to prove the cause of your accident. We can determine the most viable recovery options available to you and do everything we can to help you maximize your total recovery. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Stamford construction accident lawyer and learn more about the legal services we offer