Utah Construction Accident Legal Help

If you have been seriously injured in a Utah construction accident, you may be wondering what to do next. With mounting medical bills and no income, the future may seem uncertain. However, don’t worry, you are in the right place. Seeking legal help from a Utah construction accident attorney can help make the process much easier.

There are many hazards present on a typical Utah construction site, making them significantly more dangerous than the average workplace. When injuries occur on these sites, they are often debilitating and sometimes deadly. Many accidents occur due to:

• Large vehicles carrying heavy objects and equipment
• Tall heights
• Flammable and explosive material
• Extremely heavy objects and equipment
• Slippery areas
• Electrical Systems
• Reckless drivers passing through construction zones
• Etc.

At Good Guys Injury Law, our attorneys have seen firsthand how these types of injuries affect lives, and have ample experience helping real people in your same situation file a personal injury claim to receive much needed compensation.

Though workers’ compensation is likely available to you, it simply may not be enough to cover all of your costs. That is why we suggest you seek professional legal help for a Utah construction accident injury to see if you have a case for personal injury benefits.

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Debilitating Heavy Object Construction Accident Injury

Recently, a man working on a local construction site sustained catastrophic injuries after being pinned by immensely heavy objects. The project required heavy infrastructure pieces, and a large flatbed truck carrying the extremely heavy metal beams was used to put them in position for the crane. However, as this worker was directing the large truck, a forklift operator lost control and slammed into the truck, causing the beams to fall from its bed and crush this worker under thousands of pounds of weight.

Evident from the description, this worker sustained debilitating injuries and was nearly killed. His recovery process included multiple reconstructive surgeries, long-term confinement to a bed and wheelchair, and grueling physical therapy. Even still, he is not 100% recovered and will likely face continuous, consistent medical treatment for the rest of his life.

Workers’ Comp Isn’t Enough: A Personal Injury Claim Can Help Make Up the Rest

If you have been seriously injured in a similar construction accident, workers’ compensation benefits are likely available to you if you file a claim within the one year statute of limitations. These benefits are generally required to be covered by any employer.

However, workers’ comp may not cover all of your costs. If employers and insurance company don’t fight the claim and agree to pay, it will still only cover about 60% or less of the amount you likely need to take care of all your expenses.

This is where a personal injury claim can help you. Unlike workers’ comp benefits, a successful personal injury claim can also compensate you for:

• Any remaining medical costs
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Future medical costs (physical therapy, appointments, any future surgeries, maintenance, etc.)

Workers’ comp benefits will certainly help, but they simply do not provide you with sufficient compensation to make a complete and comfortable recovery. There are so many other factors that go into making sure you are ok after your accident, and exploring a personal injury claim is often the right choice to help make that happen.

For more information on the difference between workers’ comp claims and personal injury claims, click here to visit our general construction injury page.

Seek Legal Help for a Utah Construction Accident Injury Today

At Good Guys Injury Law, we deal with many construction accident injury cases, and understand that this is a stressful, uncertain time for you and your family. With mounting medical bills and increased time away from work without pay, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

That is why we recommend that you seek immediate legal help for a Utah construction accident injury. At Good Guys Injury Law, you can meet directly with one of our dedicated attorneys for a no-cost case review to see if you are eligible to file a personal injury claim. We will do the hard work for you, and if we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us anything.

If you have been seriously injured in a Utah construction accident, contact an attorney at Good Guys Injury Law today. Let us handle the stressful work of your case while you focus on getting things back to normal.

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