Construction work is essential to the continued growth of Oklahoma City, but it also produces some of the most hazardous jobs around. Accidents can happen fast, and they can be life-altering. If that accident results from someone else’s negligence or misconduct, you may be entitled to financial compensation that can help cover your medical bills, lost income, and other losses.
The experienced Oklahoma City construction accident lawyers at Cain Law can protect your rights as you seek justice for your injuries. Our team has over 100 years of combined legal experience, and we’ve recovered over $100 million for our injured Oklahoma clients. We can help you get the medical care you need and seek the compensation you deserve. Call today to learn more.
How Our Lawyers Can Help Your Construction Site Injury Claim
Pursuing a personal injury claim on your own can be overwhelming, particularly when you’re recovering from workplace injuries. Working with a skilled construction accident lawyer in Oklahoma City can alleviate much of the burden, help you avoid critical errors, and significantly impact your case’s outcome. Here’s how our construction accident law firm can help you:
Reviewing Your Case for Free
One of the biggest reasons clients come to us after a construction accident is the financial distress their injuries have caused. We’re here to help you find an answer to that problem, not make it worse. We’ll review your case for free, inform you of your legal options, and then lead you through the process of pursuing fair compensation if you decide to hire us. You won’t have to pay any attorney fees upfront, thanks to our contingency-fee arrangement.
Responding Wherever, Whenever
Time is of the essence when pursuing construction site injury claims, yet limited mobility due to injuries can make it difficult to move quickly. That’s why our team can come to you wherever you are—at home, in the hospital, or anywhere else—and we’re available to take your call 24/7.
Offering Local Insight
Understanding personal injury law is only part of the job of any construction accident attorney in OKC. They also need to understand OKC itself. Cain Law is a local Oklahoma law firm. We have extensive experience with Oklahoma law. You should always verify that you are working with a local law firm when seeking compensation for a construction accident claim.
Investigating, Negotiating, and Litigating
Effectively negotiating with insurance companies requires a substantial body of evidence. We obtain incident reports, visual documentation, medical and financial records, surveillance footage, and work and safety records to build you the strongest case possible. And if the insurance companies still won’t play fair, we can file a lawsuit and fight for your rights in court.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Your Injuries?
Responsibility for maintaining a safe environment on a construction site falls on several parties. Depending on the nature of the accident, the liable party may be:
- Employers: While Oklahoma workers’ compensation laws typically protect employers from workplace injury lawsuits, there are exceptions in cases involving intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
- Contractors and Subcontractors: These parties may be liable if they fail to fulfill their legal obligation to ensure job site safety by enforcing safety protocols, providing protective equipment, and properly supervising the site.
- Property Owners: Property owners are legally required to maintain reasonably safe premises. If they fail to remove a known hazard or post proper warning signs, they may be liable for an accident.
- Equipment Manufacturers: Defective or malfunctioning machinery or tools can cause serious accidents on a construction site that may be the responsibility of the company that made or distributed the product.
Establishing liability is essential to any successful personal injury claim. Our Oklahoma personal injury attorneys can investigate the accident, determine who may be liable, and then gather evidence to hold them responsible.
Third-Party Liability Claims
If someone other than your employer contributed to the accident, you may have a third-party liability claim. For example, if a crane operator from another company caused your injuries, you may be able to pursue a crane accident lawsuit on top of your workers’ compensation claim.
Third-party liability in construction accidents can provide compensation beyond what your workers’ comp benefits offer, which can be tremendously important, as workers’ comp does not cover the injured employee’s personal losses, such as pain and suffering.
Common Types of Construction Accidents
Whether working on one of the projects to expand Midtown or adding to our growing skyline on a downtown construction site, accidents can happen fast, and they come in many forms. Some of the most common types of construction accidents include:
- Falls from heights
- Struck-by accidents
- Caught-in/between accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Electrocution
- Equipment malfunction
Injuries caused by these accidents can be severe. The associated liability issues can be complex. We can consult with site safety experts and OSHA investigators to determine the cause of your injuries and who was responsible.
Types of Injuries Sustained in Construction Site Accidents
There are various significant hazards on any given construction site. They can cause all kinds of injuries, including the following:
- Fractures
- Burns and electrical injuries
- Eye injuries
- Hearing loss
- Neck and back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Some construction accidents can be fatal. If your loved one lost their life on a job site, our fatal construction accident lawyers can help you seek justice and accountability.
Types of Benefits Available in Oklahoma City Construction Accidents
Oklahoma workers’ compensation provides no-fault coverage for employees who are injured in construction accidents. That means you don’t have to prove your employer was negligent to receive the following benefits:
- Medical: Workers’ comp covers medical treatment related to your injuries, including surgeries, doctor’s visits, medication, and rehabilitation.
- Disability: If you’re unable to work while recovering from your injuries, temporary disability benefits can replace a portion of your wages. If your diminished earning capacity is lasting, permanent disability benefits may cover your losses.
- Death: If a worker dies in a construction accident, their surviving family members may be entitled to financial support for things like funeral expenses and a percentage of the deceased’s weekly wages.
Third-party liability claims cover a broader range of compensation than workers’ comp. That compensation may include:
- Total lost wages
- Reduced future earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
Contact Our OKC Construction Site Accident Attorneys
If you’ve suffered injuries on a construction job due to someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced construction accident attorney in Oklahoma City to protect your rights. Cain Law’s rapid response team will immediately launch an in-depth investigation into your accident so you can seek justice and fair compensation as soon as possible. Contact us today for your free consultation.