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CONSTRUCTION INJURY ATTORNEYS

Take Your Injury Claim Seriously

Were you injured while working on a construction site in Bossier City? Construction accidents are somewhat common because the industry involves so many inherently dangerous aspects like heavy equipment, busy workspaces, and hazardous materials. But that does not mean that getting fair compensation to help you recover after a construction accident is going to be easy.

If you are worried that your construction accident claim won’t be taken seriously by your employer or the insurance company handling it, then you should contact Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers in Bossier City. Our attorneys can help you understand the full legal process ahead of you and even act on your behalf if you would rather leave things to our professionals. With us leading the way, you can be confident that your case will be managed correctly, the damages you are owed will be maximized, and the opposition will face a difficult challenge.

Accident at work, an asian engineer or electrician is electrocuted to the ground.

Warehouse staff having accident in the factory,

Builder accident fall scaffolding to the floor

OSHA Fatal Four

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps track of all reported construction accidents in Louisiana and across the United States. Using its research, we can see what accidents are not only the most common but also the most dangerous.

The deadliest construction accidents (or OSHA’s Fatal Four) include:

Falls from heights

Struck-by objects

Caught-in/between

Electrical exposure

Falls from heights

The average construction site has significant verticality to it. Even single-story structures require scaffolding to complete various projects. Falls from heights or scaffolding are the number one cause of severe or fatal injuries on construction sites.

Struck-by objects

Approximately 15% of all fatal construction accidents involve struck-by incidents, such as if a tool or piece of debris falls from a height and hits a worker. Struck-by-construction vehicle accidents are also part of this category.

Caught-in/between

When a construction worker is caught partially inside a piece of heavy equipment, it usually causes catastrophic or fatal injuries, such as an amputation. Caught-between accidents occur when a worker is caught between a wall or floor and a moving object.

Electrical exposure

Contact with a live electrical wire or source can cause fatal electrocution in an instant. Electrical systems on construction sites tend to carry power of extreme amperages, too, which is the aspect of an electrical current that is the most dangerous.

Liability for Construction Accidents

Figuring out who is liable for your damages after a construction accident is complicated. Not only will the answer involve the details of your accident and how it happened, but it will also concern the details of your employment. Construction workers who are classified as independent contractors might have a much different approach to getting deserved compensation.

Essentially, there are two approaches to getting compensation after a construction accident:

Workers’ compensation

If you are considered an employee of a construction company in Bossier City, then you should be provided workers’ compensation by your employer. After a job-related accident, no matter who caused it, you can use workers’ compensation insurance to seek benefits that pay for medical treatment costs, lost wages, and so on. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system, so even if you made a mistake that caused you to get injured, you can still be eligible for benefits.

Third-party injury claim

If you are an independent contractor, then you likely do not have workers’ compensation insurance to cover your damages after a construction accident. At that point, you would have to see if you could file a personal injury claim against your employer if their negligence contributed to your injuries. You might also be able to file an injury claim and use workers’ compensation as an injured construction employee if your accident was caused by a third party’s negligence. For example, if you were working roadside and a driver hit you, then you can get workers’ comp from your employer and file against the driver’s auto insurance policy for any remaining unpaid damages.

We Represent Local Injured Workers

Our Bossier City construction accident attorneys are here to help you understand and utilize your options after being injured at work. Thanks to our extensive legal experience, we can manage injury claims and workers’ compensation claims alike. Please call us at (318) 221-1508 now to request a free, confidential consultation with our firm.

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Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers

Tena C.

Josh and Shianne were the absolute best! Shianne kept us informed of the process. Josh worked very hard to get us the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend Morris & Dewett. Be sure to ask for Josh Powell and Shianne!

Destiny M.

The staff goes above and beyond. They got me what I deserved. Naomi took great care of me.

Ryu T.

BOLD-en S.

I appreciate the team at Morris & Dewett for helping me navigate my case. My experience began on a very high note with Attorney Heather and her assistant in the Shreveport office. They were very impressive and truly listened to my account of the incident, helping to set the important details in the proper place. It was quite comforting to speak directly with the lawyer and not just an assistant; Heather made me feel like what I had to say mattered, and she gained my trust immediately.

As the case progressed, I was reassigned to a lawyer in the Ruston office who met with me via phone, and finally worked with another attorney back in the Shreveport office to close the case. While these changes caused some initial uncertainty, the team eventually brought me up to speed and reassured me that the case was moving forward.

The staff was consistently professional. I especially appreciated Mrs. Star, who was wonderful to work with; she would reach out with professional and friendly reminders about upcoming meetings, which was very helpful.

I did experience one issue regarding my physical therapy. There was a mix-up where a $1,000 deposit needed for a new PT office was sent to the orthopedic office (FLEX) instead. Because the funds went to the other provider, I wasn't able to begin that specific therapy program, though I was able to continue my recovery using home exercises from my previous center.
Regarding the final settlement, I was not entirely happy with the final amount, but I was made aware of the specific policy limits associated with the other driver's insurance carrier. I appreciate that the legal team reached out to medical facilities to try to reduce my bills and was successful with some of them. Additionally, the managers approved a reduction in the firm’s fee by a few hundred dollars when the initial office amount was higher than my client portion. This effort to ensure I received a fair share did not go unnoticed.

The closing process was efficient. Attorney Coleman was very thorough in offering to walk me through the paperwork, and I also appreciated the company swag bag at the end. Thank you to the whole team for your help! Great Law Firm.

Amari L.

Chelsea, and Seth have been amazing. They helped me resolve my case swiftly and they provide great service. Definitely highly recommend.

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