If you have been injured in a construction accident and someone else is liable, you can ask for compensation from the at-fault party. To start this process, meet with our Kirkland construction accident lawyer. We want you to care for your accident injuries while we pursue compensation on your behalf.
Premier Law Group has recovered over $100 million in compensation for our clients. Allow our Kirkland personal injury lawyer to review your construction accident case.
Next, we can discuss your legal options and the steps to take to request compensation from any parties responsible for your construction accident and injuries. To learn more, schedule a free case review.
Why Today Is the Day to File a Kirkland Construction Accident Claim
Getting hurt while working at a construction site or in an accident as a motorist or pedestrian as you pass by one can make you question how you will cover your injury-related costs.
Thankfully, our Kirkland construction accident attorney can lend a helping hand. We can walk you through the claims process and seek compensation for your losses.
We are familiar with common construction site hazards in Washington and what it takes to receive compensation in claims involving them. Our lawyers can prepare an argument designed to show why your compensation request is warranted. Plus, if you receive a claim settlement offer, we can evaluate it with you and help you decide.
Premier Law Group has provided legal services and support to thousands of clients. We can provide you with a Washington accident claim calculator, along with other tools and resources.
On top of that, we can allocate time and resources to negotiate a settlement that lines up with your expectations. Contact us today for more information.
How to Sue Someone for a Construction Accident
In most cases, if you work in construction and are injured in an accident, you can get money for your losses from the incident through a workers’ compensation claim. Depending on the situation, this claim can allow you to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and, if necessary, job retraining. It doesn’t allow you to recover non-economic damages.
Generally, if you are a construction worker who gets hurt due to a faulty product or defective equipment, you can request compensation through settlement or litigation. In this situation, talk with our construction accident lawyer in Kirkland. We can share FAQs on lawsuits against product and equipment manufacturers and other third parties, including what they entail.
If you are a motorist or pedestrian who’s been injured in an accident at a construction site, you can file a lawsuit against any liable parties in accordance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 4.16.080. Based on this, you typically have three years to sue for damages, with certain exceptions.
Who Is Liable for a Construction Accident
One of the reasons you need a construction site injury attorney relates to liability. Accidents at construction sites can be incredibly complicated. Our lawyers will interview accident witnesses and do other things to analyze liability. This helps us figure out if any of these parties are to blame:
- Property owner
- General contractor or subcontractor
- Business operator
- Product or equipment manufacturer
- Government entity
Regardless of who is at fault for your accident, our lawyer will focus on proving negligence. We want to show a judge or jury that a party acted carelessly or recklessly and, as a result, caused you to incur tangible or intangible losses.
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What Negligence Means in a Construction Site Accident Case
As our personal injury attorneys prepare your case for trial, we will develop an argument around negligence. In this argument, we want to highlight to the court that the defendant breached their duty of care to you, resulting in your accident, injuries, and damages.
We can use witness statements, accident reports, video footage of your accident, safety records, and other evidence to support our argument. If we have relevant proof, a liable party or their insurance company can be increasingly inclined to offer a reasonable settlement before your case reaches trial.
Under Chapter 4.22 RCW, you are subject to pure comparative negligence in personal injury lawsuits. If you are injured in a construction accident, sue any at-fault parties, and are partly liable, your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Types of Compensation That You Can Get in a Construction Site Accident Lawsuit
Our construction accident lawyers want you to obtain economic and non-economic damages. We can assess your accident losses and give you an estimate of your case’s potential value. Based on these losses, we can request various damages, such as:
- Medical bills
- Loss of income
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Our attorneys can negotiate the terms of a settlement that encompasses these and other compensatory damages. If you don’t receive an offer you feel is sufficient, we have no issue arguing your case in court.
When to File a Wrongful Death Construction Accident Lawsuit
Sadly, construction accidents are sometimes fatal. If you have lost a family member in a fatal accident at a construction site, we want to be there for you during this emotionally taxing time in your life.
Our wrongful death lawyers value empathy and compassion. In your situation, we can tell you whether you have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.
A wrongful death lawsuit can be an opportunity to hold a liable party accountable for the harm that they have caused. If a judge or jury rules in your favor, you can get damages for your loved one’s burial and funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other losses.
We can negotiate wrongful death settlements and keep you updated throughout the process. Alternatively, if a trial is required, we can stand up for you and explain to a judge or jury why the defendant should pay damages.
Our Kirkland Construction Accident Lawyers Are Here For You
Get Premier Law Group on your side for your construction accident case. Our construction accident attorney in Kirkland will listen to you and protect your legal rights at each stage of your claim or lawsuit. To find out more, request a free case review.
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