While safety procedures have improved, construction accidents still happen often. Some accident injuries are preventable. Worksite accidents caused by the negligence of someone other than the worker’s employer can lead to third-party claims. Many construction accidents have to do with:
The law provides workers’ compensation benefits to workers who are injured because of their jobs. Benefits take two forms: wage benefits and medical benefits. The type, duration and amount of benefits will depend on your situation. To receive benefits, you need to prove that the injury happened at work or that work contributed to the injury. Many times, your employer’s insurance company will attempt to restrict, minimize or deny benefits to you even if you have been an excellent employee for decades. That’s why you need the help of a workers’ comp lawyer to protect your rights and make sure you get what the law says you should get.
At Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C., a law firm based in Rochester, Minnesota, our attorneys are squarely on the side of workers who need help getting the benefits they deserve. We help injured construction workers on a regular basis. We provide the strong advantage of handling the full spectrum of injury claims, including workers’ compensation claims and maximizing compensation in a personal injury claim when a work-related injury involves a negligent third party.
Contact our offices to set up a free, confidential consultation about your workers’ comp claim. We are here to answer your questions. To reach our office in Rochester, call 507-282-1503. In the South Twin Cities Metro, call our Bloomington office at 612-421-0526. You may also send us a message online to reach our experienced lawyers.
To schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer from our firm, contact us online now. You may also call our offices in Southern Minnesota or the Twin Cities. To reach our location in Rochester, call 507-282-1503. To reach us in Bloomington, call 612-421-0526. We are always happy to answer questions about important legal matters.
