Construction Injuries

Louisiana Construction Site Injury Lawyers

Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in America. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roofers, for example, suffer 57 deaths per 100,000 workers* in America.

In a typical year, workers in heavy construction face nearly a 10 percent chance** of suffering a reportable injury or losing their lives on the job. In 2017, one in five worker deaths in private industry across the United States were in construction, according to the United States Department of Labor. Excluding highway collisions, the leading causes of death for construction workers were:

• Falls
• Struck by object
• Electrocution
• Caught or compressed by equipment or objects
• Caught, struck, or crushed by collapsing structures, equipment, or material

In most cases, injured workers in Louisiana are covered by the state’s workers’ compensation insurance, but workers’ comp payments do not make up the full amount of lost earnings and other financial damages.

If you were injured while working as an employee or subcontractor on a construction site anywhere in Louisiana, call the Louisiana construction injury lawyers at Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards LLC.

Litigation Services for Injured Louisiana Construction Workers

We are a team of experienced workplace injury lawyers. We can help you with your workers’ compensation claim, as well as determine whether you have a legitimate cause of action to sue the party responsible for your injuries or the death of a loved one due to negligence.

From offices in Lafayette, Louisiana, our personal injury litigation attorneys represent workers injured in construction site catastrophes anywhere in Louisiana. Call us toll free at 800-375-6186 to arrange a ***free consultation with one of our experienced Lafayette construction injury lawyers right away.

Call us if you have suffered an injury or have lost a loved one in any type of construction catastrophe, including:

• Fall injuries, herniated disks, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis
• Fractures and crush injuries
• Construction truck and vehicle injuries
• Roof, wall, or trench collapses
• Brain injuries from falling materials and equipment
• Loss of limb or fingers or amputation resulting from circular saw or table saw injuries
• Crane, hoist, and conveyor injuries
• Forklift injuries
• Explosion injuries, burns, or electrical shock

We Are Your Workplace Injury Law Firm Serving Louisiana Workers

We can help you with everything related to your workplace injury, including filing a third-party lawsuit against a negligent party, filing for Louisiana workers’ compensation, and appealing your denied workers’ comp claim.

EXPERIENCED LOUISIANA CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURY LAWYERS

We offer a *free case evaluation and handle most construction site injury or wrongful death claims or on a contingency fee basis. You will not pay attorneys’ fees if we cannot help you recover compensation in a settlement or jury verdict.

Call us toll free at 800-375-6186 or contact us via email to arrange a ***free consultation with one of our experienced Louisiana construction injury attorneys.

Sources:
* Forbes Magazine ** Bureau of Labor Statistics

We understand that seeking legal action can be a difficult process, particularly after already having gone through a serious injury at work and struggling with concerns about your future. Our lawyers will negotiate with the insurance adjusters on your behalf.

Workers’ compensation claims are designed to provide funding for:

• Medical Bills
• Replacing Lost Wages
• Reimbursement for Miles Driven to and from Doctors Visits
• Scarring and Disfigurement
• Vocational Training If You Can No Longer Perform Your Job Duties

Third-party liability exists when someone who is not working for the employer causes the injury. You could be able to pursue compensation through a third-party personal injury lawsuit if you were injured due to the negligence of a third party.

Pursuing Third-Party Lawsuits After an Injury

This is important because workers’ compensation does not give settlements for “non-monetary” injuries like pain and suffering. There are many situations where this type of lawsuit can occur.

As an example, a construction worker is on a job site with many other contractors, and the actions of another contractor leads to a construction worker’s injury. This could happen when an electrician improperly installs a line and it leads to an electric burn to another worker.

A tool, machine, or device may be defective due to faulty manufacturing in many industrial workplaces. This could make the manufacturer liable for any injuries caused by the device.

EXPERIENCED IN TOXIC SUBSTANCES & CHEMICAL CASES

Substances made by a third-party could be toxic but not labeled properly, causing workers to develop illnesses.

Many toxic chemicals used in the workplace are known to cause illnesses, injuries, or death. Some toxic substances – such as lead, benzene, and asbestos – lead to poisoning, asphyxiation, and chemical burns. Other effects may not appear for years until resulting in cancer or lung damage.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO FACE A WORK INJURY CLAIM ALONE

These are complex cases, but employers, manufacturers of the toxins, and the safety equipment that failed to protect the workers may be liable for injuries that are suffered by employees. Our Personal Injury Law Firm is highly experienced in toxic substances and chemicals.

Seek the advice of an experienced Louisiana Industrial Injury Lawyer in an incident where the fault may not be with you or your employer but with a third party, where they have provided defective equipment, improper maintenance, or an unsafe environment.

DEDICATED TO GETTING THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE

Our Louisiana construction site attorneys will use all of our resources and skill to help you and your family recover the compensation you deserve. We have extensive experience representing families seeking damages from negligent employers when their actions have resulted in the injuries or death of workers.

Whether you are seeking compensation for your injury or on behalf of a loved one, Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards LLC will provide you with an honest assessment of your case.

WE WILL DEAL WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY

We will answer any questions you may have about the often complicated and intimidating insurance claims process.

*FREE CONSULTATIONS WITH AWARD-WINNING LAWYERS

Our dedicated trial attorneys have helped people from communities across Louisiana, including in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette, New Iberia, and New Orleans.

To schedule a *free consultation, call us today from anywhere in the state.