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Construction work can be dangerous, but some dangers can be avoided if everyone follows safety procedures and watches out for each other. Sadly, sometimes people are negligent, and accidents happen. If you were harmed in a construction accident, or if you lost a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Financial compensation could account for the losses you have suffered from your construction accident. Did you sustain a broken leg in your accident? You could be compensated for your medical bills. What about a head injury? Cognitive therapy could be included in your claim. An Austin construction accident lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins could help you maximize your claim’s value by pursuing all liable parties. If you were hurt due to no fault of your own, compensation and justice could be yours, but first, you have to win your case.
Filing and winning an injury claim or lawsuit can be tough. Many steps go into the process, and a lot of the steps are legal in nature. If you are not a legal professional yourself, this process can be a real challenge to handle.
A construction accident lawyer can be a great benefit to you during this time.
Here are some of the ways a lawyer can help you with your case:
A construction accident lawyer can analyze your case to find out if you can file a claim or lawsuit for your construction accident. We can provide legal advice and recommendations as well as other legal counsel related to your case.
We can help you gather important evidence vital to proving your case. We can prepare the documents you need to file your claim or lawsuit.
Your lawyer can add up your losses to determine how much compensation you may be entitled to receive.
A construction accident attorney can take care of sending your evidence, paperwork, documentation, and calculation of damages to the right place. That could be an insurance company or the court, depending on your case.
Finally, we can settle your case with an insurance company, if appropriate, or we can take your case to court.
An Austin construction accident lawyer can help you deal with the aftermath of a construction accident.
How you were injured by construction work is important to your personal injury claim or lawsuit. When filing a workers’ compensation claim, the cause does not matter so much. However, if you are pursuing compensation from the construction company or another liable party, you will need to know what caused your accident and who was at fault.
For instance, if you were injured due to a third-party contractor’s negligence, you could sue them for the role they played in your accident. Were you walking down the street when a brick fell on your head? You can sue the party responsible for your injuries.
If you were injured due to negligence on the part of a construction site supervisor, you could sue the company for the harm and damages you suffered. Some accidents that occur at construction sites due to negligence include:
Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
A person can sustain a number of different injuries during a construction accident. The severity of your injuries will affect your claim in a few ways.
For instance, the more serious your injury is, the more it will impact your life. An amputation is more severe than a sprained wrist, and you would need more money to pay for the effects of your injury. According to MedlinePlus, an amputation could cause loss of mobility, severe pain, mental anguish, and an inability to work certain jobs or enjoy certain activities. Your claim or lawsuit should account for the nature of your injury and how it will affect your life. Your lawyer will take your injury into consideration when calculating your claim’s value.
Some injuries you could sustain in a construction accident in Austin include:
When you file a personal injury claim, you may hear the word “damages” a lot. This is a legal term for the losses you faced because of your accident or injuries.
For instance, if you sustain an eye injury during a construction accident, you could lose your eye or the ability to see from it. You can include this loss in your personal injury claim. You can detail all the ways this loss has impacted your life. An eye injury can be painful or cause you embarrassment. It could mean missing out on activities you used to love or being unable to work certain types of jobs. You are entitled to seek compensation for such losses.
Compensation you may be entitled to includes:
And more.
The damages you’re entitled to will depend on the circumstances surrounding your case, the severity of your injuries, how much time you missed at work, and other variables.
Clay Jenkins started his personal injury practice in 1989 after clerking for the Texas Supreme Court. He co-counseled some of Brian Loncar’s biggest cases for 25 years before purchasing an interest in the firm. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Advocates for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Learn More
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Construction work is dangerous, but that does not justify preventable accidents, per the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). When a construction company is responsible for an accident, they should be held accountable for the harm the victim suffered. Whether you are a construction worker or an innocent bystander hurt by construction debris, you have the right to seek compensation and justice for a construction accident.
If you are ready to get started on a personal injury claim, an Austin construction accident lawyer may be able to help. Learn more about how a lawyer can assist you with a personal injury claim by calling Loncar Lyon Jenkins. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
