Dayton Construction Accident Lawyer

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places and despite strict safety regulations, accidents happen, leading to serious injuries or even fatalities. If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site, it’s crucial to have an experienced legal team on your side. Our Dayton Personal Injury Lawyer team specializes in construction accident cases, offering expert guidance to navigate the complexities of workplace injury claims and secure the compensation you deserve.

The aftermath of a construction accident can be overwhelming, with medical bills piling up and the uncertainty of recovery ahead. Our firm is committed to advocating for the rights of construction workers and their families, ensuring that all responsible parties are held accountable

We Will Calculate the Value of Your Recoverable Damages

The injuries you sustain in a construction accident might have widespread physical and financial repercussions. While you focus on recuperating from your injuries and restoring your physical health, you might not be able to work to support yourself and your family.

Fortunately, the negligent party who caused your accident may owe you compensation. Per Ohio Revised Code Section 2315.18, you may be entitled to recover the following damages in a personal injury lawsuit:

• Medical care
• Loss of income
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Loss of society, companionship
• Physical impairment, disfigurement, or scarring

Wrongful Death

Sometimes, construction work accidents cause fatal injuries. If you lost a loved one who died from a work-related injury while working on a construction site, we can help you seek to hold the negligent party accountable with a legal death action.

We realize that someone’s untimely death could bring financial hardship upon the decedent’s family members. If your wrongful death action is successful, you could receive an award that could help you pay your loved one’s:

• Final medical expenses
• Funeral, burial, or cremation expenses
• Mental anguish your loved one’s death caused surviving family members (e.g., spouse, dependent children, parents)
• Loss of your loved one’s protection, advice, guidance

You can learn more about wrongful death damages and who is eligible to file for a wrongful death action under Ohio Revised Law Section 2125.02.

The Fitch Law Firm LLC can work with you to assess the range and scope of the financial expenses and losses you may be able to recover from the at-fault party.

How a Construction Accident Lawyer Might Benefit You

The lawyers at our office in Dayton can help you navigate the personal injury process and understand how Ohio’s laws affect your ability to seek compensation. While you recover from your construction accident, our team members will:

• Identify the liable party in your accident
• Communicate with them or their representatives for you
• Prove the cause of your injuries
• Evaluate the value of your injuries
• Negotiate a fair settlement for you
• Prepare and file a lawsuit if a settlement is unreachable

In addition to guiding you through the legal ramifications of filing a personal injury lawsuit, our team members can also:

• Compile the evidence that supports your lawsuit
• Locate, identify, and interview accident witnesses
• Request, complete, and submit insurance forms
• Negotiate with the at-fault party or their insurer

How You Can Help Us Help You

When we start preparing your lawsuit, we strive to build a comprehensive case file. To do that, we might ask for a wide range of documents, forms, records, reports, and bills. Comply with any requests as soon as possible, or let a team member know if you need help retrieving certain information.

Our goal is to provide you with prompt, responsive legal guidance as we help you seek compensation for your damages.

Your Time to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Ohio is Limited

The sooner you involve our construction accident team in your fight for financial recovery, the more time we may have to prepare and file your lawsuit. Early intervention is also important because Ohio has a predetermined timeline for holding the liable party accountable for your damages via a lawsuit.

Generally, your personal injury lawsuit must be filed within two years of the accident, as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10. You also have two years to file a wrongful death action, per Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02.

If you attempt to file your lawsuit late, you might not be allowed to file it at all. If your lawsuit is allowed to be filed late, the at-fault party may request its immediate dismissal. This request is likely to be granted, and you might be left with no options for financial recovery. With sufficient notice, The Fitch Law Firm LLC will help you file your lawsuit on time.

Liable Parties in a Construction Accident in Dayton, OH

As we build your case, we must look at whose actions directly caused your injuries so we can identify who’s responsible for your accident. You are owed a duty of care when working on a construction site.

When others fail to meet the minimum requirements to keep you safe, and someone becomes injured as a result, the injured party can seek to hold the liable party responsible. If you are being compensated through workers’ compensation, you cannot sue your employer.

Any legal action you take, such as a third-party claim or a wrongful death action, will supplement any workers’ compensation you may be receiving. With rare exceptions, you cannot sue your employer as they are protected under Ohio’s workers’ compensation laws.

However, construction workers can pursue a case against a third party if they can show how the party’s negligence led to their injury. Third parties in a construction accident can be:

• Property owners
• General contractors
• Subcontractors
• Construction site vehicle drivers
• Companies that design, make, or produce equipment used on the job site
• Employers of workers who demonstrated negligence on the job site that resulted in your injury

Determining liability in a construction accident can become a complex matter, especially if multiple parties are possibly involved. Our injury attorneys know the state and federal law and can determine who you can hold responsible through a third-party claim.

How Much Does a Construction Accident Attorney Charge?

When pursuing compensation after a construction accident, hiring an experienced attorney can be an essential step toward recovering the money you need. Unfortunately, many accident victims fail to secure the services of a legal professional over worries that they will not be able to afford the fees these lawyers charge.

However, when it comes to hiring a construction accident lawyer, cost should never be a deterrent. These attorneys, like other personal injury lawyers, work on a contingency fee basis. That means your attorney will only get paid if you receive compensation from the liable party.

The single fee your lawyer will collect will be assessed as a fixed percentage of the money you receive. That ensures your attorney will be motivated to get you as much compensation as possible. Should they fail to recover compensation on your behalf, your lawyer will not collect payment for their services.

Insurance Companies Are Profit Driven

When you have suffered a construction accident, you may be reliant upon an insurance company to recover the money you need. However, despite the fact that these companies work diligently to portray themselves as your friendly neighbor, you need to understand that they care far more about protecting their money than they do about accident victims.

These companies will go to great lengths to deny or devalue your claim. They have a variety of tricks they will use as they attempt to avoid paying you the money you deserve after an accident.

The best thing you can do to protect yourself against the tactics used by insurance adjusters is to hire an experienced construction accident lawyer shortly after suffering an injury. Your attorney will take over all communication with the insurance provider. This will prevent the insurer from using the tricks they would attempt if dealing with you directly.

Common Construction Accident Injuries

A construction site can be a dangerous workplace. An accident on a construction site might lead to injuries ranging from minor to catastrophic. These injuries can temporarily or permanently change your physical abilities and prevent you from immediately returning to your normal activities.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2.6 million work-related injuries and illnesses occurred in 2021 (not including fatalities). The BLS reports that construction was among the top ten occupations reporting missed days due to worker injuries in 2021.

The following injuries are commonly associated with construction accidents. This list is not exhaustive, and you may suffer injuries not included in it:

• Muscle sprains
• Muscle tears
• General soreness
• Cuts and bruises
• Welts and punctures
• Broken bones and fractures

Keeping Track of Your Healthcare Needs and Costs

Keeping track of your range of injuries and their required treatments might be challenging. It can be equally challenging to track and compile the plethora of medical bills your injuries might generate. Each healthcare provider and facility that provides treatment might have its own billing system.

In addition, you may have separate costs for prescription medications, in-home assistance, and required rehabilitation.

You do not have to gather all these bills or complete your case file on your own. The Fitch Law Firm LLC can help you create a complete case file that includes all bills related to your medical care. By doing so, we may be able to assist you in accurately assessing the value of your lawsuit.

Explore Your Options for Financial Recovery

If a construction accident in Dayton left you with injuries, medical bills, income loss, and long-term pain and suffering, you might have the basis of a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. A lawsuit may help you recover from the financial consequences of the accident.

To learn more about how a Dayton construction accident lawyer from the Fitch Law Firm LLC can manage your case and fight for compensation while you heal, call us or fill out our online contact form today. A member of our client intake team is standing by to discuss your accident and your options during your free case review.