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Construction jobs can pay well and provide a stable living, but these professions can also be perilous. Great harm can befall you on a construction site, while either working on a project directly or being in the vicinity of a mishap. Building sites are known for dangerous equipment, falling debris, and numerous other hazards that could gravely injure anyone nearby.

If you work in this industry and were injured on the job, consider speaking with a skilled personal injury attorney. A Montgomery construction site accident lawyer could help you assemble a strong case. En español

Third-Party Liability Cases in Construction Accidents

The state workers’ compensation system handles situations where an employee on a construction site is injured due to the actions of an employer. If an injury was caused by a negligent third party on the construction site, the victim can file a personal injury lawsuit using a third-party claim. These specific claims do not assume any guilt on the employer’s end.

Workers are entitled to file a third-party claim after they are injured by an independent contractor, a site owner, a defective product, or the willful act of another employee. These types of personal injury lawsuits are more open-ended than worker’s compensation claims, which require more specific circumstances.

There are countless types of third-party construction accident claims, but some of the most common examples include:

  • Being injured by a third party while driving an automobile on the job
  • Being injured by a dangerous condition while working on another’s property
  • Being injured by dangerous machinery or a defective product
  • Being willfully assaulted by a fellow employee or third party
  • A non-employee being personally injured by a construction accident

Construction site accidents can occur without warning, so it is crucial to understand how the incident happened, who is at fault, and the legal status of the parties involved. These factors can help determine whether the plaintiff has a valid third-party construction site accident claim. A skilled Montgomery attorney could help evaluate any relevant evidence and compile a strong construction site accident case.

Types of Construction Accidents

Due to the dangerous nature of the profession, construction site accidents are often severe. Incidents can include, but are not limited to:

  • Electrocution
  • Chemical burns
  • Falls from a height
  • Machine injuries
  • Explosions
  • Unsafe working conditions or problematic safety equipment
  • Untrained, inexperienced, or unqualified staff

Any of these incidents can have dire consequences. If a plaintiff suffered a similar construction site injury, an experienced Montgomery attorney could help determine whether compensation is available through a third-party claim.

Personal Injury Limitations Period

Alabama Code Section 6-2-38 states that third-party claims must be filed within two years of the injury. If the plaintiff does not take action during this time period, the personal injury claim could be dismissed, resulting in the loss of any potential compensation. Acting immediately after a construction accident could help secure the highest possible damages. A knowledgeable attorney could assist a victim with this process.

Consult a Montgomery Construction Site Accident Attorney

Construction sites can be extremely dangerous. The negligence of a third party could gravely injure a hard-working employee or an uninvolved passerby.  If you are the victim of a third-party construction site accident, an experienced attorney could help you understand your rights, consider your options, and assemble a compelling defense. Reach out to a skilled Montgomery construction site accident lawyer today for further information.

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What can a personal injury lawyer do for me?

In Alabama a personal injury claim or lawsuit must be filed within two years of the accident. In other words, if someone was injured on November 30, 2020, the deadline to file your personal injury claim or lawsuit is November 30, 2022.

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