Construction Injury Lawyers
Construction site accidents often occur due to hazardous conditions created by negligent employers or workers. These hazards include:
- 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
Following a Kentucky construction site accident, workers can file for workers’ compensation benefits, as employers cannot typically be held liable. However, personal injury lawsuits can be filed for injuries caused by third parties, such as defective machinery.
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Common Injuries on Construction Sites
The consequences of construction site negligence can be devastating. The resulting injuries can be life-changing, and may include:
- 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
These injuries are often serious and leave victims in severe pain. Some workers may also experience permanently disabling injuries or in some instances be fatally wounded.
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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 is a child injury case?
A child injury case may be brought when an individual under the age of 18 is injured due to the fault of another person or organization. Examples of a child injury case include car wreck or semi-truck accidents, dog bites, daycare or caretaker abuse and negligence, birth injuries, burns, choking, drowning, or any other personal injury. The most serious child injury cases involve permanent injury or death.
How do I win my child injury case?
In order to win a child injury case, you must prove the other party was liable and their negligence led to your child’s injury. Determining who is responsible for a child injury can be complicated. Getting an experienced child injury lawyer in Kentucky is key to making sure you get all the damages you deserve from all the parties involved. We’ll sort out the evidence, talk to the insurance companies, and file paperwork so you can focus on what is most important – helping your injured child recover.
How do I pay for an attorney in a child injury case?
The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart handles child injury claims on a contingency fee basis, so we only get paid if we win your case. Contact us at (888) 782-9090 for a free consultation.
