Under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, you are granted certain rights when you are injured on the job. With this information in mind, if you were injured while working on a construction site, you may be eligible for compensation. Not only can you receive workers’ compensation benefits, but if another party was responsible for your losses, you may be able to hold them financially accountable. Loncar Lyon Jenkins helps injured clients take advantage of all their options when it comes to recovering compensation.
Our Tyler construction accident lawyers will help you pursue the financial recovery you are entitled to under state law. Our team can identify the responsible parties, gather evidence to prove their liability, and pursue the cost of your incurred expenses. We also work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning that there are no upfront charges to get our assistance. We get paid out of the insurance settlement or court award we recover on your behalf. Should we be unable to represent your financial interests, then you do not owe us your attorney’s fees.
To start recovering compensation for your construction accident injury in Tyler, call in the strong arm.
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Compensable Damages for Your Tyler Construction Accident
A construction accident can leave you with expensive medical bills while also taking away your ability to work and earn a living. It can even put a financial burden on your loved ones as they accommodate your injuries. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our Tyler construction accident lawyers will tabulate the full cost of your injury, which includes both economic and noneconomic losses.
We can review your billing statements, invoices, and receipts to estimate what each of your damages are worth. We do this so we have a figure in mind when we enter into negotiations with the insurance company. We want to do everything possible to hold those responsible for your injury financially liable.
We will fight for a fair settlement that may include compensation for:
Medical Expenses
The party (or parties) who caused your injury should bear the costs of both your current and future medical bills. We will help you collect compensation to cover expenses relating to hospitalization, surgeries, physical therapy, prescription drugs, and assistive devices.
Lost Earnings From Work
You should not have to suffer the loss of a paycheck while you are not working due to your injury. The parties liable for your construction accident should compensate you for your lost earnings, and we want to hold them accountable.
Reduced Earning Capacity
Even after you return to your job, it might be a long time before you are able to perform your job at the same capacity as before. Your injuries may be so severe that you cannot work in your preferred field of employment at all. This reduction in work capacity may affect your income, and if it does, the ones responsible for your injury should bear the costs.
Pain and Suffering and Inconvenience
A construction accident can cause immense pain, both physical and emotional. This could affect both you and your loved ones. Your lawyer can assign a value to this type of damage.
Other Losses
You may be facing additional losses not listed above. As we investigate your accident, we will account for every economic and noneconomic loss you have incurred so that we can pursue the full sum.
To learn more about Loncar Lyon Jenkins and how our Tyler construction accident lawyers can help you recover compensation, call us today for a free case evaluation at 800-777-7777.
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We Can Help You No Matter How Your Construction Accident Occurred
There are endless ways to get hurt on a construction site. No matter how your injury occurred, we are here to help you recover compensation from the responsible party or parties.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a list called the “fatal four,” which are the most frequently occurring types of work injuries. The organization notes that one out of every five worker deaths are due to injuries suffered while working on a construction site.
The “fatal four” include:
- Falls
- Being struck by an object
- Electrocutions
- Caught-in/between pieces of machinery
In many situations, unless you were under the influence or exhibited gross negligence, you can recover workers’ compensation benefits. However, let’s say that, for example, while working on a construction site, you were electrocuted by a faulty power tool. In this situation, not only could you file for workers’ compensation, but you could also file a product liability claim against the party who manufactured the tool.
Your Tyler construction accident lawyers want to leave no stone unturned when it comes to helping you recover monetary compensation. If you were performing your job within the scope of your duties and still suffered an injury, we want to represent you. Reach out to our team today.
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Texas Construction Site Accident Lawyers
Construction sites are among the most dangerous places to work. Accidents happen every day because of carelessness and negligence by workers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Oil platforms, gas pipelines, and building sites are often in the news because of catastrophic accidents. Even if you have been seriously injured and cannot work, help is available. The law allows people injured through the negligence of another to sue for compensation.
At the Texas law firm of Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our construction accident attorneys have been helping the injured receive the payment they need to recover since 1988. Since then, we have helped many people injured on contraction sites, obtaining compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We are vigorous advocates for the rights of people injured on construction sites. To learn if you have a case, contact us at one of our six offices.
Many construction site accidents are the result of failures to comply with OSHA regulations about workplace safety. Others stem from failures and defects in the equipment used on-site. Still, others are the result of poor training of laborers by subcontractors. Whatever the cause, our attorneys use their knowledge and extensive resources of the firm to determine responsibility for the accident. We have a vast network of investigators and experts who help us build strong cases on behalf of our clients. Whether a ladder fall or an explosion caused your injury, we can help.
If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a construction site accident, you need a construction accident lawyer. Our attorneys at Loncar Lyon Jenkins are your strong arm during difficult times. Whether you have suffered amputation, multiple fractures, or closed head injury, you need help and the means to move forward with your life. Our attorneys work hard to obtain what you need.
To learn how our law firm can help after a construction site accident, contact us at Loncar Lyon Jenkins. For your convenience, we have offices in Dallas, Tyler, McAllen, El Paso, Wichita Falls, and Beaumont. Don’t delay evidence that might help can be lost.
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The Statute of Limitations
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, if you are filing a workers’ compensation claim, you have 30 days from the date of your accident to file an injury report. From there, you have 90 days to appeal your first impairment rating if you feel that it does not reflect your situation. You also must file your workers’ compensation claim within a year of when you were injured.
If you are filing a private civil action against another party, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit. If you do not act within this period, you may forfeit your ability to take your case to court. For this reason, we encourage you to take prompt legal action.
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The Tyler construction accident lawyers at Loncar Lyon Jenkins are eager to get to work for you. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can begin reviewing your legal options. For a free case evaluation, call us at 800-777-7777.
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