Death in the Workplace: Workers’ Compensation Survivor Benefits
Most employers take careful steps to prevent workplace accidents whenever possible. Despite those
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Deaths in the construction industry account for over 20% of all occupational fatalities in the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a construction accident, you need to speak with an experienced attorney to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. At Jett Legal, our knowledgeable construction accident attorney has extensive experience fighting for injured victims and surviving family members.
At Jett Legal, we understand how serious construction accidents are, which is why we are committed to helping victims and families pursue fair and full compensation for losses in St. Louis, Missouri, and throughout Jefferson and Charles Counties.
Construction workers are exposed to a number of occupational hazards. Workers in the construction industry work with scaffolds, ladders, power tools, heavy equipment, machines, and other dangerous items. Unfortunately, carelessness and negligence are not uncommon on construction sites. These two behaviors increase the risk of a construction accident.
At Jett Legal, our team assists clients in the St. Louis area with cases including:
Our team at Jett Legal knows there are different causes of construction site accidents. Regardless of what causes yours, it is important to understand your legal rights to fight for the compensation to which you are entitled.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are four leading causes of injury and deaths in the construction industry. OSHA refers to these leading causes as the “fatal four.” These four most common causes are:
Regardless of the type of your construction accident, you need to work with an experienced attorney to help you with your workers’ compensation, personal injury, or wrongful death claim to obtain maximum compensation.
If you were injured in a construction site accident, there are three common legal remedies available to obtain compensation for your losses:
Consider speaking with an attorney to discuss your compensation options after a construction accident.
Construction accidents can result in devastating physical, emotional, psychological, and financial burdens for victims and their families. Dealing with severe or permanent injuries and facing mounting medical bills can have a significant impact on an injured victim’s life. When seeking compensation for construction accident injuries, victims may be able to recover the following types of damages:
Being involved in a construction accident can have life-changing consequences. Contact our team at Jett Legal and we will assist you with recovering damages and help you seek the compensation you need to get back on your feet and move forward with your life.
At Jett Legal, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that victims of construction accidents are facing. We represent injured construction workers and their families in St. Louis, Missouri as well as Jefferson County and Charles County. Our experienced and dedicated attorney has the necessary expertise and skills to fight for maximum compensation on behalf of injured workers and their loved ones.