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Cincinnati Third-Party Construction Accident Lawyers

Did Someone Other Than Your Employer Cause Your Construction Accident Injuries?

Construction can be a complicated industry for a variety of reasons, one of which being the web of contractors and subcontractors you might work alongside. Construction sites are also not technically owned by your employer, meaning your employer isn’t necessarily liable for injuries you suffered due to environmental factors or hazards on the jobsite. Construction also involves a fair amount of driving and transporting heavy loads, meaning all types of auto and truck accidents are unfortunately common in the field.

In all of those scenarios, injuries might not be solely a workers’ comp issue to be handled by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). There may be a third party who shares part or full responsibility for the injuries you suffered.

While no injuries are good, there is a silver lining in third-party construction accident cases. In a workers’ comp claim there are a variety of limitations, like only getting a percentage of wage replacement and having no access to pain and suffering damages. If you have a third-party claim, full wage compensation and pain and suffering may be on the table.

If there is a third party involved with your injury, it may be in your best interest to pursue your options in filing a claim against that party. The team at the Buckeye Law Group excels at identifying all relevant parties to a claim and will fight to maximize the compensation you’re owed after a construction accident.

Pursuing a Third-Party Construction Accident Claim

In a third-party claim, the injured worker must establish that another party (not their employer) was negligent or at fault for the accident. This can help hold the responsible party accountable for their actions and provide a sense of justice for the injured worker.

A common example would be a car accident caused by another driver when you were hauling equipment to a jobsite and on the clock. You were technically on the job so can file a workers’ comp claim, but you were also the victim of a third-party’s negligence (not your employer) – so you can file a claim against that third party as well.

Construction sites often involve multiple contractors, subcontractors, property owners and equipment manufacturers working together. Your employer is just one part of that mix, and one or more parties other than your direct employer may share responsibility for creating unsafe conditions or providing defective equipment that causes your injury. Pursuing a third-party claim can help ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable.

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Should You Work with a Lawyer to File a Third-Party Claim?

Workers’ compensation benefits can be limited in terms of the scope and duration of coverage. For example, workers’ compensation may not fully cover the long-term costs of medical care, rehabilitation or disability. A successful third-party claim can help injured construction workers secure the resources they need to recover fully and rebuild their lives.

The team at the Buckeye Law Group is committed to fighting for our clients’ best interests. We excel at identifying third parties who may share liability for your injuries and will pursue maximum compensation on your behalf. Call us at 1-800-411-PAIN for a free case evaluation.