CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT

Your financial recovery against your employer may be impacted by workers’ compensation laws, but keep in mind that third-party contractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers may also be legally responsible for your injuries. Workers’ compensation laws will have no bearing on your recovery from those parties. However, in the majority of states, you will be required to repay the worker’s compensation carrier from your recovery from third parties.

Depending on the property owner’s control over the work and the property when the injury occurred, he or she may be liable for some or all of your injuries.

The property owner, general contractor, and subcontractors are responsible for construction site safety. Depending on the circumstances, each party’s responsibility will vary.

In the event that you are injured in a workplace accident, the responsible party may not be readily identifiable. You do have recourse if your injury was the result of negligent safety protocols, defective equipment, or actions by customers or other third parties.

If someone other than your employer caused your injury, then that party can be liable for your injury. A third party can be:

• A customer

• The manufacturer of faulty equipment

• An outside subcontractor

Third-party lawsuits require detailed legal experience to ensure the best outcome for you.