Work-Related Construction Injuries in WA
A Seattle Construction Accident Attorney Can Provide Expert Legal Representation
With offices in Seattle, Woodinville, and Renton, our personal injury and workers' comp lawyers are experts in managing Washington State construction accident cases. Attorney R. Glenn Phillips and his associate Autumn J. Palumbo have more than 20 years of collective experience representing victims of work-related injuries in WA. If you are suffering due to injuries sustained at a construction site, whether you were on the job or just passing by, the legal team at our personal injury practice will aggressively represent your case and help you obtain fair compensation for work-related injuries. Contact one of our WA law offices today for a free evaluation of your case.
Washington Construction Accident Lawyers Recover Injury Damages
Types of WA Construction Accidents and Lawsuit Info
Though there are countless types of construction accidents which lead to injury, most of these fall under one of three general categories: falls, electrical accidents, and equipment accidents. If you reside in Washington and have been injured in a construction accident, contact an attorney experienced in handling such cases to determine which type of construction injury claim you have. You may also use our guide to types of construction accidents as a resource. A few common WA construction site accidents are:
- Construction vehicle accidents
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Explosions and fires
- Electrocution
- Falling building material, tools, and debris
- Scaffolding falls
OSHA Safety Regulations
Part of the United States Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) details strict standards for safe working conditions which protect Washington construction workers from injury in an accident. An attorney can determine whether an employer has adhered to OSHA regulations and, if they have not, how egregiously the regulations have been broken. Learn more about OSHA regulations and how employer violations of safety codes may have contributed to your injury.
Contact a Seattle Construction Accident Attorney about Your Case
You may be entitled to workers' compensation or personal injury damages depending on the circumstances of your accident and the seriousness of your work-related injuries. Acting in accordance with Washington state law, an experienced construction accident attorney such as R. Glenn Phillips or Autumn J. Palumbo can help you to recover damages from those responsible. If you ahve been injured in a work-related construcion accident, make sure you receive the benefits and compensation you are entitled to by contacting our law firm.