Construction Injury Lawyers
- Scaffolding accidents
- Crane collapse
- Wet surfaces that cause slip and fall injuries
- Unguarded edges
- Falling from extreme heights or a roof
- Negligent use of construction vehicles
- Defective machinery or equipment
- Electrocution
- Chemical spills
- Falling objects
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Common Injuries on Construction Sites
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Electrocution
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Neck, shoulder or back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain injuries
- Eye injuries
- Injuries from exposure to toxic chemicals
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Compensation after a Construction Accident?
In Kentucky, an employer’s workers’ compensation insurance will cover most construction employees when they are injured on the job site. These benefits can take care of medical bills, lost income while out of work, and other injury-related expenses. Nevertheless, there are times when valid claims for workers’ compensation are denied or the benefits are limited. When these issues arise, a construction accident attorney can assist with your claim to ensure you receive the benefit amount you are entitled to.
Furthermore, when a third party is responsible, or at least partially at fault for a construction injury or death, victims have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit and pursue the at-fault party for damages. This legal action can include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. Seeking the assistance of our personal injury lawyer can be crucial in these cases.
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Several types of insurance coverage that will pay if you’re injured in an automobile collision:
Personal Injury Protection: The vehicle you are in is the primary coverage for payment of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Kentucky. PIP has minimal limits of $10,000 and pays medical expenses, lost income, home care, and even a portion of funeral expenses. Kentucky automobile accident lawyers reserve these benefits so medical bills and lost wages will get paid. PIP is repaid by the party at fault.
Liability: The at-fault driver pays for injuries caused to another through their liability policy, which in Kentucky has a minimum policy of $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident and a maximum can be in the millions with a commercial insurance policy.
Uninsured Motorist: If the driver at fault did not have insurance you can collect on your uninsured motorist’s coverage on your own insurance policy.
Underinsured Motorist: If the at-fault driver of the vehicle had insurance but not enough or your injuries are greater than that amount you can collect on underinsured motorists. Flora Templeton Stuart will make sure all underinsured policies are uncovered for maximum recovery.
Negligence in car accidents typically involves a driver failing to exercise reasonable care. As Kentucky car crash lawyers, before we can take action against the liable party, we need to prove that their negligence led to the accident. We do this by establishing the following elements of negligence:
Duty of care: The at-fault party had a responsibility to keep you safe by following all traffic laws.
Breach of duty: The at-fault party breached their duty of care, instead acting negligently.
Causation: The at-fault party’s actions or inactions caused you to suffer an accident and injuries.
Damages: You suffered damages, such as pain and suffering and property damage, because of the at-fault party’s negligence.
Our team will gather evidence to prove negligence, including police reports, witness statements, and surveillance footage.
Under the “no-fault” car insurance system in Kentucky, drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. Regardless of who causes the accident, PIP covers medical expenses and lost wages. However, if you’re in an accident, you can opt out of the no-fault system to pursue auto injury claims against the at-fault driver and possibly receive more vehicle accident compensation.
Statute of Limitations in Kentucky and Tennessee
In vehicle accidents, there is a limited amount of time to sue. In Kentucky, you have two years after the wreck to sue which can be extended with PIP benefits being paid, as per Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.39-230(6). In Tennessee, you only have one year to file an auto accident lawsuit. Time limits for minors start when they turn 18. The Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death cases is governed by KRS 413.140.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Qualifies As A Construction Accident?
A construction accident involves any accident occurring on a construction site resulting in injuries to anyone there, whether workers or bystanders. These are often due to worksite negligence, equipment failures, unsafe working conditions, or a combination of all three.
Who is liable in a construction accident case?
Liability can fall on various parties, including the property owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, or any other entities responsible for the safety and compliance of the construction site.
How do I pay for an attorney in a construction injury case?
The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart handles construction injury claims on a contingency fee basis, so we only get paid if we win your case. Contact us 24/7 at (888) 782-9090 for a free consultation. We have fifty years of experience helping injured clients in construction accident cases.
