Las Vegas Construction Accident Attorney

Construction workers perform their job in dangerous conditions every day. Whether working on residential homes, commercial buildings, or Las Vegas Strip Hotels, construction workers are entitled to a safe work environment. When construction workers are injured or killed while working, we are the ones they call.

Although many states do not require employers to carry workers’ compensation coverage Nevada does. Therefore, Nevada construction workers who get injured on the job typically file for workers’ compensation benefits with their employer. Depending on the employee’s specific injuries, the construction company’s workers’ compensation insurer may cover: (1) medical expenses; (2) temporary or permanent disability; or (3) rehabilitation. In the case of a wrongful death claim, the workers’ compensation insurance company will pay death benefits to the heirs of the insured worker.

The workers’ compensation system is separate from the traditional court system. In general, employees who are injured working on the job are prohibited from filing a lawsuit against the company they were working for. However, the best Las Vegas construction accident attorneys know there are relevant exceptions to this general rule.

The experienced Nevada on-the-job accident injury attorneys at Cohan PLLC can help you understand which route you need to take in your case.

The Anatomy of a Construction Site Injury Case

There are many parties involved with the construction of a building or housing development. Depending on the circumstances of the case, any or all of these individuals or entities may be held liable for a construction worker’s injuries. Defendants in construction accidents may include:

• Architects
• Engineers
• Site managers
• Third-party Safety Inspectors
• Contractors
• Surveyors
• Suppliers
• Developers

To ensure a construction site remains safe, these parties must carefully plan the erection of a building and ensure that these plans are carried out safely.

There are a variety of injuries that construction workers may suffer on the job. These injuries may cause permanent disability or death. Common injuries may be caused by:

• A lack of proper safety gear
• Electrical shocks
• Weak scaffolding
• Falls
• Repetitive movements
• Collapsing trenches

Construction workers who suffer injuries on the job should seek medical treatment as soon as possible and consult with an experienced construction injury attorney.