Construction Injuries Can Change a Family Overnight
Construction sites are inherently dangerous environments.
Heavy equipment, elevated work areas, electrical hazards, falling materials, unsafe conditions, and third-party errors can cause life-changing injuries in seconds.
At John M. Totten, P.C., construction injury cases are personal.
Attorney John Totten was drawn to personal injury law in part because of a construction accident that affected his own family. His father suffered a serious construction-related injury, giving him firsthand perspective on the physical, financial, and emotional impact these injuries can have, not just on the injured person, but on the entire family.
That perspective shapes how our firm approaches these cases.
Construction Accident Cases We Handle
Construction injury claims may involve incidents such as:
- Falls from heights
- Scaffolding accidents
- Equipment-related injuries
- Falling objects
- Electrical injuries
- Crane accidents
- Machinery accidents
- Structural failures
- Unsafe worksite conditions
- Third-party negligence claims
- Catastrophic construction injuries
- Wrongful death cases
Construction accidents can involve multiple parties, making investigation especially important.
Construction Injury Claims Can Be Legally Complex
Construction accident cases are not always straightforward. Depending on the circumstances, claims may involve:
- Property owners
- General contractors
- Subcontractors
- Equipment manufacturers
- Site managers
- Third-party vendors
- Insurance carriers
Some injuries may involve workers’ compensation issues. Others may involve separate personal injury claims against negligent third parties.
Understanding what legal options exist requires a fact-specific evaluation.
Compensation in a Construction Injury Claim
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future treatment costs
- Lost wages
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability damages
- Rehabilitation costs
- Wrongful death damages
Serious construction injuries often create long-term financial consequences for both workers and their families.
Talk to a North Alabama Construction Accident Attorney
If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a construction accident, it is important to understand what legal options may be available.
John M. Totten, P.C., represents injured clients and families throughout Athens, Limestone County, and North Alabama.
Schedule a consultation today.
Construction Accident FAQs
Possibly. The answer depends on how the injury happened and who may have been responsible. Some cases involve workers’ compensation issues, while others may involve third-party personal injury claims.
Being injured while working does not automatically eliminate other legal options. The facts of the case matter.
Potentially responsible parties may include contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, site managers, or others, depending on the circumstances.
Potential damages may include medical costs, lost wages, future treatment expenses, pain and suffering, disability-related damages, and more.
Common injuries include fractures, head trauma, spinal injuries, crush injuries, burns, amputations, electrical injuries, and other catastrophic trauma.
Legal deadlines apply, and waiting too long can affect your rights.
