Beckley West Virginia Construction Accident Attorney

Construction sites can be one of the most dangerous places to work. Defective equipment, falling girders, electrocution, scaffolding failure, ladder failure, and exposure to chemicals and dust are common problems on construction sites. These problems can result in loss of employment, permanent disabilities, and medical bills that seem impossible to pay.

A West Virginia construction accident attorney from Rist Law Offices can help injured construction workers recover compensation for their injuries. All construction accident claims are handled on a contingency basis, which means you do not pay a fee unless we recover money on your behalf.

What are common causes of construction injuries?

   + Scaffolding collapses
   + Falls from ladders
   + Electrocutions
   + Burn injuries
   + Explosions
   + Machine failures
   + Power tool failures
   + Inadequate supervision
   + Exposure to dust and other chemicals
   + Collapses of walls, columns or roofs
   + Crane accidents
   + Holes without warnings
   + OSHA violations
   + Other injuries

Is the recovery for a construction accident injury limited to benefits from workers' compensation?
Not always. Workers' compensation only affects claims made against your employer. If the injury was caused by a third party, such as another contractor, subcontractor, developer, equipment manufacturer, property owner, material supplier, architect, or engineer, a claim could be made against that third party. Because construction injury cases are complex matters, it is important to discuss your case with an experienced construction accident attorney so that any potential third parties can be identified.

Construction cases frequently require expert witnesses from the construction industry to demonstrate the cause of the accident. We have experience working with experts who will help to establish the cause of the accident and we hire these experts early in a case so that a full investigation can be performed before critical evidence is destroyed.

Contact a Beckley West Virginia Construction Accident Injury Attorney from Rist Law Offices today.

Call us toll free at 1-866-982-5299 for a free consultation.


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