Third Party Claims

Atlanta Third Party Construction Accident Claims

Workers’ compensation laws dictate that, in exchange for workers’ compensation benefits, one may not sue his or her employer over a workplace injury. Unfortunately, due to the frequency and severity of construction accident injuries, workers’ compensation benefits may be inadequate for covering medical expenses, lost wages, or an inability to return to work. While the worker cannot pursue additional compensation from their employer, they may be able to file a legal claim against a third party, such as a general contractor, to recover the monetary damages to which they are entitled. To learn more about your eligibility to file a construction accident claim against a third party, contact our firm by filling out a free, no-obligation case evaluation form.

Construction Site Liability

There are often numerous employers working concurrently on one construction site. Different contractors may handle different facets of the construction process, and each one of them must abide by OSHA safety regulations and Georgia construction laws. Following is a list of parties that could be liable for a third-party construction injury claim:

An experienced construction accident lawyer can investigate the scene of the accident, the applicable laws and regulations, and the legal responsibilities of different parties to determine if negligence occurred and, if so, by whom. For instance, a masonry worker on a construction site is walking and carrying a bag of concrete. A general contractor fails to ensure a clear path is available for workers to travel through, and the mason trips and falls with the concrete in hand. This mason, subcontracting the concrete work, could sue the general contractor for negligence if an injury resulted.

Defective Construction Equipment

Sometimes an accident occurs not because of someone’s negligence, but because a piece of construction equipment was faulty. If a faulty power tool or a defective piece of heavy machinery was involved in a construction site injury in Georgia, the manufacturer may be held liable. According to products liability laws, sometimes manufacturers are held to what is known as “strict liability” for their products. This means that, if a consumer is injured due to a product defect, they manufacturer may be responsible, even if they were not negligent in causing the design, manufacturer or marketing defect. 

If you or a loved one was injured for any reason on aconstruction site, contact our firm today. Our Atlanta construction accident lawyers have the experience to investigate your claim and determine whether another party is liable for your injuries. Fill out our simple, no risk case evaluation form today.