Have you suffered from catastrophic injuries on a construction site in Atlanta, GA? Construction sites (i.e., work zones) pose numerous hazards for construction workers and motorists. If you were injured at a construction site, you need an experienced lawyer to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
At Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, our personal injury lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience handling personal injury cases. Our legal team has won tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients in Georgia.
Contact us at (770) 900-9000 to schedule your free consultation with an Atlanta construction site catastrophic injury lawyer. We are available 24/7 to discuss your case.
How Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You With a Construction Site Injury Claim in Atlanta
At Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, our Atlanta construction accident attorneys handle all types of construction work zone accidents. When you hire our top-rated lawyers, you can trust our legal team will:
- Review your case and explain your legal rights and options for recovering compensation for damages
- Investigate the circumstances that led to the construction site accident
- Work with the best expert witnesses to strengthen the evidence in your case
- Determine how much your case is worth after analyzing your damages
- Negotiate with the insurance company and at-fault parties for a fair settlement
- Take your case to trial if settlement is not in your best interest
We are known for our trusted legal advice, impressive success rate, and aggressive pursuit of our clients’ best interests. Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers have received national recognition and awards from organizations, including The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Call our law firm in Atlanta, Georgia today to schedule a free case evaluation with an experienced attorney.
What Are Common Causes of Construction Site and Work Zone Accidents in Georgia?
Work zones are construction sites on roadways. They include construction vehicles, heavy equipment, tools, and supplies. Construction workers move within the construction site to make road repairs, build roads, and perform bridge work. Many things can go wrong and cause construction site accidents in work zones.
Common reasons for accidents in work zones and construction sites include:
- Motor vehicle accidents caused by driver negligence, including speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, and reckless driving
- Overly crowded construction sites, including clutter, debris, machinery, and workers
- Poorly designed construction site work zones, including narrowed lanes by concrete barriers, barrels, and cones
- Lack of adequate signs and lane markings to help guide motorists through the work zones
- Workers in or too close to the roadways, including flagmen and other workers
- Changing traffic patterns cause merging issues
- Construction equipment and machinery moving in and out of the construction site
Most injuries and deaths in construction work zones are caused when a worker is struck by a vehicle or construction equipment. Thousands of car crashes occur in construction site work zones each year. Construction workers and motorists are killed and injured in these accidents, most of which are preventable. Motorists are injured when they are involved in crashes in work zones.
What Kinds of Accidents in Construction Work Zones Cause Catastrophic Injuries?
Construction site work zone accidents result in traumatic and severe injuries that often result in life-threatening injuries and permanent disabilities. Examples of catastrophic injuries caused by work zone construction site accidents include:
- Damage to internal organs
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Crushed, fractured, and broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Severe burns and disfigurement
- Amputations and loss of limbs
- Electrical injuries and electrocutions
- Hearing loss
- Soft tissue injuries and nerve damage
- Eye injuries and vision loss
Seek immediate medical treatment for your injuries. Prompt medical care is essential for your health and documenting injuries for a claim.
What Damages Are Available for a Construction Site Work Zone Accident?
The types of damages available for an accident at a construction site in a work zone depend on the person injured and the cause of the accident. Drivers have a higher duty of care in work zones, including following reduced speed limits. Workers and construction companies also have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to avoid accidents and injuries.
Most construction workers injured in work zones will be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits include:
- Medical treatment for reasonable and necessary medical treatment
- Loss of income benefits if you cannot work because of your injuries, including temporary disability during recovery and permanent disability for lifelong impairments
- Rehabilitation benefits if you need assistance learning a new skill or job
- Death benefits for family members when a construction worker dies
Workers, motorists, and other parties injured in a construction site accident may have a personal injury claim if another party negligently caused their injuries. Potentially liable parties for a work zone accident in a construction site include contractors, engineering companies, construction companies, government entities, motorists, and others.
A personal injury claim can result in economic damages, including loss of income, medical expenses, and out-of-pocket expenses. You can also receive non-economic damages not available in a workers’ compensation claim. These damages include emotional distress, pain and suffering, disfigurement, diminished quality of life, and impairments.
What Are the Statute of Limitations for a Workers’ Compensation Claim and a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Georgia?
In Georgia, the following timelines typically apply to workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits:
- Workers’ Compensation: one year after the injury,
- Personal Injury: two years from the date of the accident
With respect to workers’ compensation claims, employers have 30 days to report their injury to their employer.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation With an Atlanta Construction Site Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
It is crucial to receive skilled legal advice after a construction site or work zone accident. Call Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers to speak with an Atlanta construction site catastrophic injury lawyer. Your initial consultation is free.