According to reports developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 17 percent of all fatalities that happened in the work place involved people involved in construction. It is not only fatal accidents that have been included in the studies; the report also shows that close to 25 percent of construction workers suffered a job related injury.
Victims of construction injuries not only are faced with an untold period of pain and rehabilitation, they are also looking at extremely high medical bills and a loss of income. Fortunately, a Chicago construction injury lawyer can help.
What can a construction injury lawyer do?
The two things a construction injury lawyer can’t do is the ease the pain or shorten the recovery period, but the lawyer can do a lot that the injured worker can’t.
A construction injury lawyer can:
* Determine if the event requires the filing of a worker’s comp claim or whether legal action is warranted
* Recommend the course of action most likely to result in maximum compensation
* Deal with insurance companies, negotiating the best possible settlement
* File a legal action in the event there is evidence of third party negligence
It is always a good thing to consult as quickly as possible with a lawyer, there is always the statute of limitations to take into account, failing to act within this time frame can result in forfeiture of any financial awards.
Filing a legal claim:
If the Chicago construction injury lawyer is of the opinion that there was negligence involved, either on the part of the employer or a third party the best course of action may be to file a claim for damages in the court.
A successful legal claim will include payment of all medical bills, projected future medical expenses, lost wages and compensation for pain and suffering as well as future income in the event of a permanent disability.
If you are injured on the job site you should hire a Chicago construction injury lawyer and purse compensation for all medical bills, lost wages, etc. For a free evaluation of your case you are invited to contact the Shea Law Group. Follow us on google+.
