Charlotte Construction Accident Attorneys
Construction sites are dangerous work environments. While most employers in the construction industries take safety seriously, they often have no control over others on the work site — subcontractors, suppliers, independent tradesmen — who may injure their workers. As a construction worker, you could easily be injured on a job site through no fault of your own.
If you have been hurt while working on a construction site, your first priority is to get appropriate medical treatment. It is also important to seek out a lawyer who understands construction accidents, because you may have a personal injury claim on top of any workers' compensation benefits you receive.
At the Law Offices of J. Neal Rodgers, PLLC, our Charlotte construction accident attorneys help people who have been injured on construction sites recover full and fair compensation for their injuries and losses. Contact us today to schedule a free evaluation of your case.
The North Carolina workers' compensation system is basically a trade-off. After any work-related injury, you get workers' comp benefits without having to prove your employer was at fault for your injury. On the other side, you generally don't have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer even if its negligence caused the accident.
When someone other than your employer caused your injuries, however, you may still have a legitimate personal injury claim in addition to your workers' comp claim. These are called "third party" claims.
Third-Party Personal Injury Claims From Construction Accidents
Our Charlotte, North Carolina firm has represented numerous clients injured in construction accidents who had both third-party personal injury claims and workers' compensation claims. Often, their accidents were caused by other companies on the construction site. In other cases, they were hurt by defective industrial or construction equipment. Examples of construction accidents that could involve third-party claims include:
- Crane or forklift accidents
- Scaffolding, roof or floor collapse
- Electrocutions and explosions
- Injuries from defective equipment or chemical exposure
Attorney J. Neal Rodgers will fully investigate your accident to determine whether any third party was responsible. Our legal team will meticulously examine the evidence and put together a case to demonstrate how your construction accident happened and who was at fault. We can help with your workers' compensation claim and any necessary appeals.
Contact Us
If you have been injured in a North Carolina construction accident, find out about your rights and legal options. Call the Law Offices of J. Neal Rodgers, PLLC toll free at 1.800.344.9088 or contact us online. Someone from our staff is available to answer the phone 24 hours a day. We have Spanish-speaking staff — call 704.392.4970 for assistance in Spanish.
