Arizona Accident Lawyer Blog

Far too often, as Phoenix personal injury attorneys, we see wounded, even permanently impaired, Arizona construction workers who never avail themselves of their rights under the personal injury system. Many construction site accidents are caused by other subcontractors or workers at the jobsite who fail to follow OSHA standards and other laws related to workplace safety. Disregarding acceptable standards of caution in a construction trade, and causing injury to someone else, often opens the floodgates for claims to be made in addition to workers' compensation. This happens without forfeiting any available rights pertaining to the workers' compensation claim. Personal injury claims are made in addition to, not instead of, the workers' compensation claim.

It is important not to allow the type of construction accident that has occurred to get in the way of a proper analysis. There is no restriction that dictates which types of construction accident allow personal injury claims to be brought. That’s why it’s vital to find a skilled attorney to review a claim and see if more compensation can be sought outside of workers' compensation.

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Causes for construction accidents vary and are dependent on the type of job. Dangers include falling objects, working with live electricity, explosive chemicals, equipment failures, and injuries relating to slips and falls. These tend to be the most common type of construction related injuries.

The causes of accidents can be attributed to negligence on the part of general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and employees. Such are the extreme dangers that exist on almost every job site throughout the country, which can often lead to construction accidents that then can cause life-threatening conditions. Accidents on construction sites may require reconstructive surgery or amputation, or even result in serious brain injury. Some other incidents may leave construction workers with lifelong conditions that disfigure their bodies and negatively impact their ability to work or even pay for their own care.

Though workers’ compensation may cover a lot of the injuries associated with construction accidents, the monetary value of many workers’ compensation claims are not enough to provide for all the damages that are associated with meeting the workers’ fiscal responsibilities associated with the accident.

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Most people got to work knowing that they are going to someplace safe and secure. For construction workers this is not necessarily the case, as construction work is among one of the most dangerous of industries in this country. Workers often face challenges with safety that can lead to injuries that endanger lives, threaten financial futures, and possibly even create instability in people’s homes. There are a number of things you should know about construction accidents and how they can affect workers’ lives.

As construction accidents in Phoenix and throughout the State of Arizona are extraordinarily complex when it comes to dealing with issues of comparative fault, multiple layers of insurance coverage, and a whole host of other complications, workers who have been in a serious construction accident are recommended to seek out the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon after they are hurt as they are able. This will allow them to determine how to proceed, and whether the best course is to pursue legal action.

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Unfortunately, construction sites can be very dangerous places. Even for those who try to be careful and follow all of the safety requirements under OSHA, they can suffer injuries as a result of the negligence of others. Far too many people are injured due to falls that occur on jobsites in Arizona. Many times, these falls would have been prevented had other subcontractors on the scene been more aware of following fall protection standards under OSHA guidelines.

However, there are many personal injury lawyers that do not handle construction accident injury cases or do not have any experience in finding the right experts to pursue them. For those who have been seriously injured in a construction site accident and need answers, it is best to find the top construction accident lawyer in Arizona that you can seek out. Many times, people injured in construction accidents have the right to not only a workers' compensation claim for the construction accident but also have the right to make an injury claim as an added for of compensation that will not hurt the workers' comp claim.

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In a construction accident in Arizona, a photograph may be the difference between prevailing over a devastating injury and facing financial ruin.

Construction accident claims in Arizona aren’t simple. Many hurt in construction accidents seek reimbursement only from workers’ compensation. In plenty of cases, workers’ compensation in Arizona is the only possible recovery. However, workers hurt in construction trades are able and entitled to bring a claim against a third party who negligently caused the injury. Most Arizona construction workers don’t know they may have the right to bring this claim. Since they don’t know their rights, they fail to get photo evidence at the job site.

Construction sites change quickly and evidence can be destroyed or altered within moments. It’s vital to inform anybody who has suffered a jobsite injury that photographs of the site must be taken immediately.

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Too many Arizona construction workers suffer serious injuries without seeking aid from the best Arizona construction accident attorney because they don’t know their rights. All too often, those seriously hurt on the job look only to workers' compensation as the most direct remedy after on-the-job injuries.

However, workers' compensation does not pay full wages. Workers' compensation provides no money for the loss of enjoyment of life, pain, and other general damages available in a personal injury situation.

Though not every worksite injury merits a personal injury lawsuit, anyone impaired in an accident should take immediate steps to contact a lawyer who is aware of exceptions to the rule limiting compensation to workers' compensation claims only. And bringing a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent party does not prevent a workers' compensation claim-- many clients have utilized our expertise in construction accident law in Arizona to make sure they get compensation beyond workmen's comp payments.

For instance, on February 10, 2009 it was reported in an article that a 61 year old worker at a Tucson construction site was electrocuted while he was setting a pole near power lines. Whether this worker can bring a claim outside of workers' compensation is unknown, but we strongly encourage this worker and anyone else injured in Arizona construction accidents to seek out a Phoenix construction accident attorney to do a full analysis to indicate whether or not more money is available under the law to help them through such a terrible and tragic event.

Why do so many people need Arizona construction accident attorneys? According to a government report, construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country: construction-related accidents killed 1,239 people in 2006.

Consider the ramifications of serious injury or wrongful death at a construction site. In most cases, the family is grieving because of what may have been a preventable accident.
Beyond the severe emotional trauma to children, spouses and parents, consider the wages lost and all the people who rely upon the hard work they perform. Consider loss of a house, inability to pay bills, changing schools, and maybe even moving to a completely different area after an unnecessary death.

Moreover, too many people who suffer tragedies at a construction site do not even realize they’re entitled to bring a personal injury claim. This is one reason families of those seriously injured or killed, should consult with a top construction accident injury lawyer in Arizona to understand their rights.

Not every serious injury or death demands a lawsuit or an insurance claim. But families should be informed. This is the first vital step to making the best decision for your family.

While we can't speak for all experienced personal injury lawyers, we understand the importance of providing information. We have an open door policy for families touched by construction accidents. We provide families and workers with information at no charge. We help you decide whether to hire a lawyer and what kind, and what type of claim to pursue.

According to this report, a 66-year-old construction worker was killed when he was crushed by a piece of machinery. Law enforcement officials investigating the accident say that the construction accident death occurred around 9 a.m. at a construction site for condominiums. Personnel from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration say that the man was crushed by the end of a concrete pump attached to a crane. At this point in the investigation, it is unclear whether the concrete pump fell from the crane and crushed the man to death or the pump swung and hit the man as it was being hoisted into position to pour concrete.

Construction workers in Arizona face similar risks on the job. When one is injured or killed, an experienced Tuscon construction accident attorney such as those at the Arizona personal injury law firm of Breyer Law Offices P.C. may be able to help. Their lawyers can help families through this very difficult time and explain their options so that they may make decisions based on what is best for them. If a member of your family has been injured or killed in a construction accident, don’t be pressured to sign documents that you don’t understand. Contact the experienced Arizona construction accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices P.C.

If a member of your family is hurt or killed in a crane accident at a construction site in Arizona, the skilled construction accident lawyers at Breyer law Offices P.C. may be able to help. To schedule a free consultation with the experienced Arizona construction accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices P.C., call them today at 602.978.6400.

In the aftermath of a construction accident when a loved one has been injured or killed, the last thing on families’ mind is contacting an experienced Tuscon construction accident lawyer. However, in such cases, the hours and days following the accident are crucially important as the victim’s family may be pressured to sign documentation that they do not fully understand. These documents often limit their options for compensation from those responsible for the accident. In many cases, construction accidents occur due to lax safety measures. If you or a family member is injured or killed in a construction site accident, contact the Arizona personal injury law firm of Breyer Law Offices P.C.

A 45-year-old worker at a road construction site was killed recently after he was hit by a pivoting crane. Law enforcement officials investigating the accident say that the man was part of a work crew building an overpass over a set of railroad tracks when a crane lifting a load of concrete pivoted and hit the man. The crane accident took place around 10 in the morning and the worker died of his injuries after being taken to the hospital, according to this article.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation and what caused the crane to pivot while lifting a load is not yet known. Construction workers in Arizona and other states face similar risks on the job every day. If you or a family member has been hurt or killed on the job at a construction site in Arizona, call the Arizona construction site attorneys at Breyer Law Offices P.C. for a free consultation at 602.978.6400. The experienced construction injury lawyers may be able to determine if there is a claim for personal injury as a result of the unfortunate incident.

According to an article, work at a bridge construction site was halted after a worker was crushed to death by a concrete beam. According to investigating officials, the worker was tethered to the concrete beam when the beam collapsed and crushed him to death. After conducting an investigation of the construction accident death, officials said that the concrete beam collapsed because someone had welded couplers to a rod that held together a temporary brace. The welding weakened the rods to the point that they were no longer strong enough to hold the weight of the beam, which lead directly to the beam falling and crushing the worker to death.

Construction workers in Arizona face the very same risks on the job every day. If you or someone you care for is killed or injured at work in a construction accident, the Phoenix construction accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices P.C. may be able to help with a personal injury claim, in addition to all the benefits allowed under workers compensation laws. With their skills and experience, these Arizona construction accident attorneys can help your family receive the compensation it deserves to offset the high costs of medical care and recuperation. Never sign a document that you do not fully understand. You could be forfeiting your right to compensation. Instead, call the Arizona construction accident law firm of Breyer Law Offices P.C.

Arizona construction workers working around cranes, heavy beams and other heavy equipment face similar dangers on the job every day. If you or someone you care for is injured on a construction site, call the Arizona welding accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices P.C. today at 602.978.6400 to schedule a free consultation.

Why do so many people need to hire Arizona construction accident attorneys? Because according to a report from the federal government, construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Experienced construction accident lawyers are needed because 1,239 people lost their lives in 2006 alone in construction related accidents.

For those that question why somebody who's been involved in a construction accident in Phoenix might seek the help of an experienced injury lawyer, consider all the different ramifications of serious injury or wrongful death at a construction site. In most of these cases, there is a family at home grieving because of the loss of what may have been a preventable accident.

Even getting past the severe emotional trauma to the children, spouses and parents, consider the wages that most construction workers earn and all the people who rely upon the hard work they perform. Now consider the loss of a house, the inability to pay bills, the requirement to change schools, and maybe even needing to move to a completely different area of the city, state, or country, as a result of an unnecessary death.

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A picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of a construction accident in Arizona where a construction worker suffered serious injury on a job site, a picture may be the difference between being able to financially overcome a devastating injury and being left with absolutely nothing.

Construction accident claims in Arizona can be tricky. The reality is, we have seen many cases where people who have been hurt in construction accidents seek only reimbursement from workers’ compensation as a result of being hurt on the job. Now, in many cases workers’ compensation in Arizona is the only possible recovery. However, for many people hurt in the construction trades, there is ability and a right to bring a claim against a third party who negligently caused the construction site injury. However, there is simply not enough information out there for most construction workers in Arizona to realize that they may have the right to bring this claim under the right circumstances.

To make matters worse, because so many injured Arizona workers think that they have no such right, they do not try to make sure that somebody takes pictures of the place where they were injured. Construction sites change quickly and evidence can be destroyed or tampered with immediately after an injury in Arizona. As a result, it is vital to get the word out to anybody who works in any of the construction trades or any construction site that if they ever see anybody injured or they themselves ever suffer an injury that as many photographs as possible of the site are taken immediately. While OSHA and Arizona’s portion of OSHA AOSHA will do an investigation of many serious accidents, we have seen very serious injuries that were suffered where no such investigation was done. Or, we have seen serious construction accidents and injuries in Arizona where photographs were simply never taken as part of the investigation.

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Far too many Arizona construction workers suffer serious injuries without seeking the help of the best Arizona construction accident attorney they can find because they do not know they have any such rights. All too often, people who are seriously hurt on the job just look only to workers' compensation. It is true that workers' compensation is the "exclusive remedy" in which to get any compensation after many on the job injuries.

However, workers' compensation does not pay all of the lost wages, but only a portion. Workers' compensation does not provide any money for the loss of enjoyment of life, pain, and other general damages available under a personal injury situation. It is not that every on the job injury allows for a personal injury lawsuit. But anyone who has been seriously hurt in a construction accident should take immediate steps to contact a lawyer who is aware of the exceptions to the rule that limit somebody only to workers' compensation claims.

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It has been reported that two more Arizona workers have been killed as a result of electrocution. Recently, both an SRP employee and an APS employee were killed in separate electrocution incidents. There is no lawsuit and no legal claim that can undo this tragedy for these families. However, families who have suffered workplace wrongful death in Arizona need to know that there are resources in some cases beyond just workers’ compensation.

Some may question our discussion of these issues, asserting that lawsuits cannot undo the harm. We understand that. But having helped so many families after wrongful death who have suffered the lost wages and the financial hardship that come due to the negligence of others, we know that personal injury lawyers in Phoenix and throughout Arizona have repeatedly helped families in these tragic times. We can never undo the harm caused by wrongful death. But far too many construction workers are killed, far too many of Arizona’s best workers suffer serious injury on the job, and do not realize that the workers’ compensation claim is not always their only outlet. In many cases, depending on a variety of circumstances, there are other legal resources that can provide compensation to the family and to the victim far greater than workers’ compensation. However, determining whether or not that is the case is always a detailed analysis that requires a construction accident lawyer in Arizona to help them determine whether or not there is money available far beyond that which is afforded through workers’ compensation claims to the injured worker in Arizona.

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A report by Brandon Ortiz dated November 29, 2008 stated that L.B. Ellis had sustained fatal construction site injuries while working with his good friend. The friend was not identified but authorities say that both the men were excavating on private property next to a Water Park. Andy Croley said the worker jumped out of his dump truck for unknown reasons and was crushed by his friend operating the excavator as he came between the two machines.

Croley stated that the excavator operator was “a dear and personal friend” to Ellis. As a result no charges will be filed against the excavator operator and the incident is declared an accident, a most tragic one at that.

All too often, serious injuries are suffered on construction sites in Arizona under similar circumstances, where well-meaning construction workers do not follow every safety principle and serious injuries or wrongful death occur. Sometimes, as in this case, it is ruled a mere accident. Many other times, there are companies or people that took shortcuts and failed to act safely at the job site, which led to a serious injury or worse.

The causes of construction accidents can vary depending on the type of job. Falling objects, live electrical wires, explosions, malfunctioning equipment, and slip and fall type injuries are common construction accident hazards on many sites. Negligent general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and employees can cause many of these dangers, which often prove extremely dangerous to construction workers at the job site. In fact, construction accidents often cause life-threatening conditions, require amputation or extensive reconstructive surgery, and tragically leave innocent victims with brain injuries, disfigurement, and other conditions that impact their ability to hold down a job or even pay for their own care.

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Construction workers who have been injured in an accident in Arizona have rights that should be protected .

Far too many workers who have been seriously injured in Arizona construction site accidents failed to seek personal injury lawyers to help them sort out their rights and remedies under the law.

Most construction workers are well aware that if they suffer personal injury while on the construction site, they can seek workers’ compensation. However, many workers injured on the job in Arizona discuss these cases with personal injury lawyers. The reality is that people who are injured in Phoenix, Arizona construction site accidents often have remedies against other sub-contractors and workers on the job who negligently violated OSHA standards, other safety standards and therefore caused their injuries. As the construction boom hit Arizona until recently, there was a big buildup in construction and therefore construction accidents from Glendale, Arizona, to Cape Creek, Arizona, to Mesa, Arizona, to Tempe, Arizona, to Chandler, Arizona, to Goodyear, Arizona, and throughout the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Because of a huge boom in construction we saw a huge boom in construction site accidents. These injured workers have a right to not only receive the limited recovery available through workers’ compensation, but actually receive the full wage loss that they have suffered, full compensation for their pain, full compensation for their disability, that is only available in certain construction site accidents with the help of experienced construction accident injury lawyers in Arizona.

It is important, due to the statute of limitations related to construction site accidents, that people who have been injured on the construction site or on the work site speak immediately not just to a workers’ comp specialist, but to a specialist in personal injury and Arizona wrongful death law.

A 20-year-old construction worker was injured by a 1,000-pound door in an industrial accident on November 4, 2008 at the Gilbert water treatment plant, according to this news blog. The heavy door was being placed inside a 5.5-million gallon tank when the door fell, crushing the worker’s head and cracking his safety helmet. Gilbert fire officials said the worker, whose name has not yet been released, was airlifted to Scottsdale Osborn. His injuries are said to be non-life threatening.

The victim reportedly complained of head and neck pain and a swollen left knee. It is indeed fortunate that this worker did not suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries given the serious nature of the situation and the weight of the door that crushed him. In fact, fire officials say the man would have surely died if his co-workers had not warned him about the falling door. This door apparently allows the tank to shut off a portion of the water flow to other parts of the tank.

When a worker is injured in an on-the-job accident in Arizona, he or she is covered by workers’ compensation. However, this coverage is often not enough to compensate the injured worker for medical expenses, cost of medication, hospitalization and for lost wages. A lot of people are not aware that workers compensation is not the only recourse in these situations. In some cases, workers may be able to file a “third-party claim,” which may be worth a lot more than a workers compensation claim.

If you have been injured on the job or in a Phoenix construction or industrial accident, please contact an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer at the Breyer Law Offices. We will help you through this tough time by securing you the compensation you rightfully deserve.