Representing Victims of Construction Accidents in Columbus
If you have been injured in a construction accident, it pays to consult a lawyer who is experienced in both workers' compensation and personal injury law. Depending on who caused your injury, you may be entitled to significantly more compensation than is available from workers' compensation alone.
At the law firm of Oates & Courville in Columbus, Georgia, our lawyers have more than 40 years of experience representing injured workers. We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case and determine what types of compensation you may be entitled to receive.
Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Law
An injured construction worker may have a right to compensation from two sources: from workers' compensation and from a personal injury claim against the party that caused the injury.
Georgia workers' compensation benefits are available regardless of fault. However, workers' compensation benefits are limited and do not provide any compensation for pain and suffering.
If someone other than you or your employer was responsible for causing your injury, you can also file a personal injury lawsuit against the third party. Examples of third-party negligence claims include:
- Injuries caused by falling debris or objects dropped by someone working for a different employer on the same job site
- Injuries caused by faulty work done by a subcontractor
- Falls caused by unsafe scaffolding, missing railings or guards
- Injuries caused by unsafe conditions left by the owner of the site
- Injuries caused by crane accidents or other equipment failure
- Motor vehicle accidents occurring on the job
If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a construction accident, our attorneys will interview witnesses, investigate OSHA safety records and consult experts to determine if you have a third-party negligence claim.
Free Consultation
For more information about construction accidents or to obtain a free case evaluation, call 888-578-7606 or fill out the contact form on this site. Our law office is in Columbus, Georgia.
