Helping Injured Construction Workers
Construction accidents can be very serious incidents causing serious injuries and even death. At Barkan & Barkan Co., L.P.A., we help injured employees in Ohio pursue workers' compensation claims for construction site injuries, as well as any personal injury claims they may have. Contact us at our offices in Columbus for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We charge no fees unless and until you are compensated for your injuries.
Evaluating All Aspects of Your Construction Accident Claim
Construction sites can be particularly dangerous places to work, and construction accidents can have serious consequences. We are experienced at helping workers recover compensation for all types of construction accidents, including but not limited to the following:
- Collapses of scaffolding and other structures
- Falling objects such as cement forms
- Crane accidents
- Electrical accidents
If you have been injured while working on a construction site, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits, and you may also have a personal injury claim if your injuries were caused by a third party — someone other than your direct employer or the employees of your direct employer.
Some personal injury law firms advertise for construction accident cases even if they do not handle workers' compensation cases. We will guide you through your workers' comp claim, and our personal injury lawyers will look into whether you have a third-party claim. Additionally, we can help you through the Social Security disability benefits process.
Pursuing Employer Penalties for Safety Violations
Typically, the workers' compensation system is not concerned with who was at fault for an accident; you are entitled to benefits regardless of fault. However, when certain violations of safety regulations occur on construction sites, employers may be required to pay additional penalties to their injured employees.
Safety violations are a unique and very technical aspect of Ohio workers' compensation law. We are highly experienced in this area and have been successful at helping many clients get the additional compensation they deserve. If you've been injured in a construction accident, contact us to discuss all of your options.
