Zachary D. Clayton – Your Construction Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas
Construction sites are a common occurrence in and around Las Vegas. This is largely due to the bustling tourism industry and demand to upgrade or replace buildings, roads, and other structures. As a result, the risk of construction accidents is heightened.
The vast majority of construction sites in Nevada contain an array of potential dangers and safety risks. From heavy machinery, exposed electrical equipment, and heavy objects to unsafe scaffolding and hazardous materials, the injury risks to construction workers and nearby pedestrians face are serious.
Common Types of Construction Accidents
- Crane accidents
- Ladder and scaffolding accidents
- Forklift accidents
- Electrocutions
- Falling objects
- Slip and fall accidents
- Exposure to toxic and harmful substances
Construction workers place their lives on the line each day. In the event that they do suffer injuries or illnesses in the course of performing their job, they have the right to take legal action and recover financial restitution for their harms and losses.
Examples of Injuries That Can Occur in a Construction Accident
Below is an overview of the types of bodily injuries that could be suffered when someone is involved in a construction accident in and around Las Vegas and entire Clark County:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Paralysis or related spinal cord injury
- Lost limb
- Low back injury
- Knee injury
- Broken bones
- Torn tendons and ligaments
Construction Accidents Caused by Negligence
Many serious construction site injuries can be traced back to the negligent actions of another party. In these cases, an injured construction worker or surviving family member may have a viable personal injury or wrongful death claim against the individual or company.
- Accidents Caused by a Negligent Employer – According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are responsible for obeying these rules. A breach of duty, such as failure to supply adequate safety gear or training, constitutes negligence under state and federal law. In these types of construction accident cases, the employer or site manager may be liable for your harms and losses.
- Accident Caused by a Product Manufacturing Company – Construction sites depend upon a number of consumer products and equipment. If a defect in a piece of equipment caused you or a loved one’s injuries, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or supplier.
- Accident Caused By a Third-party – Accidents could be caused by a third-party contractor on the site, motor vehicle driver, property owner, or coworker. It is possible to file a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim when dealing with third-party defendants.
Construction Accidents Can Harm Non-Workers
Construction accidents do not only impact workers. In fact, each and every year, a multitude of automobile accidents occur on Las Vegas roads and highways in construction zones. Construction projects can make the roads more dangerous, especially as the road is being worked on. Vehicles and equipment are typically on the road, distracting signs and workers, dangerous detours, and uneven roads are all hazards motorists have to navigate when driving through a construction zone.
Construction car accidents could be the fault of the construction company or the city in charge of the roadway project. As a result, another common type of construction accident is one that impacts pedestrians and passersby.
Having to walk through an active or dormant construction site on your way to work, home or school can mean exposing yourself to unreasonable risks of harm. Protruding screws and nails, unstable platforms, failing walls, workers dropping objects from scaffolds, downed power lines, malfunctioning equipment, crane collapses, and vehicle rollover accidents can all endanger pedestrians. Whether you were a worker, driver, or passerby in a construction accident, contact our personal injury attorneys.
Exploring Your Legal Options
If you are an injured construction worker, you have numerous legal options to consider for pursuing financial restitution. For example, you could file a workers’ compensation claim. This is an excellent way to secure restitution of your lost wages and reimbursement for medical expenses.
However, it is important to note that when you file a workers’ compensation claim, you relinquish your right to file a claim against your employer for negligence.
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Do I Need to Spend an Arm and a Leg to Hire a Las Vegas Construction Accident Injury Lawyer?
The answer to this question is very simple – no. It costs you nothing upfront to retain the services of a skilled and respected Las Vegas construction accident injury attorney. This is because, in most personal injury cases, your attorney works on a contingency fee. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to hire the attorney.
No, you did not misread that. You can schedule a consultation with Zachary D. Clayton, Esq., talk about the case, have him and his team hired, then allow them to represent you without paying a cent. Contingency fees means that the expenses incurred by the Las Vegas attorney will be taken out from either the trial’s final verdict for your case’s final settlement.
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You must be proactive for the sake of holding whoever was negligent accountable. Get in touch with the most successful personal injury lawyers in Las Vegas today. You will not be billed for hourly fees to retain our services. If you have sustained extreme bodily injury and damages because of another person’s negligence, the knowledgeable and skilled lawyers at our firm will develop an arrangement for contingency fees that a reasonable. They will make sure that you are cared for.
Our staff of experienced and knowledgeable lawyers will take the time necessary to secure the monetary compensation you are entitled to. To book a confidential evaluation of your case for free and speak to a lawyer in our law firm, contact us either by phone or online.
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