When a worker suffers from a construction accident, it can have devastating consequences for both them and their family. The physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens that come with a construction accident can be overwhelming. That’s where a Milwaukee construction accident lawyer comes in. Injured workers can depend on compassionate legal support from our personal injury law firm.
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What Is My Milwaukee Construction Injury Case Worth?
Your attorney will evaluate your unique case taking into consideration:
The severity of your emotional and physical injuries, especially when permanent disability is an issue
Lost wages and potential future earnings
Medical expenses, including ongoing therapy or rehabilitation
How Are Construction Workers Protected in Milwaukee?
Federal and Wisconsin laws that protect workers include:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Laws
These protect construction workers by requiring employers to provide safety training, equipment, and a secure work environment.
Workers’ Compensation Laws
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is mainly responsible for the administration of the Worker’s Compensation Act, Wis. Stat. ch. 102., mandating workers’ compensation insurance and overseeing workers’ compensation benefits.
Steps to Take After a Construction Site Accident
Injured victims should:
Seek medical treatment.
Report the accident to the employer who reports to their insurer in the case of a workers’ compensation claim.
Document everything with photos of the accident scene and injuries.
Keep records of medical treatments and expenses.
Consult a construction accident lawyer.
Why Do I Need a Construction Accident Lawyer in Milwaukee?
If you have suffered a serious injury on a construction site in Milwaukee, you may be entitled to financial compensation for damages.
Attorneys in our personal injury law office can:
Explain your legal rights, your options, and the legal process for a workers’ comp claim
Provide you with legal representation
Gather evidence to identify responsible parties
Negotiate with the insurance company to recover compensation
Represent you in court if necessary
Who Can Be Held Liable for My Construction Accident Injuries?
The Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act covers reasonable medical expenses and compensation for lost wages resulting from work-related injuries or disabilities regardless of fault. It is possible to pursue additional compensation when a third-party’s negligence contributed to the accident. Depending on the circumstances surrounding an accident, the following third parties may be held liable for your injuries in personal injury lawsuits:
The construction company or site manager
Manufacturers of faulty equipment or machinery
Contractors or subcontractors
Other third parties, such as property owners of the site
What Types of Compensation Might I Receive for Workplace Injuries?
Under WI Workers’ Comp, injured workers are covered for medical expenses, lost wages, vocational rehabilitation/training, and death benefits. When a construction accident is caused by a negligent third party, accident victims in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, may seek compensation in a personal injury case, including:
Medical bills
Lost wages and future loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
How Much Time Do I Have to Take Action in Milwaukee WI?
Under the WI Worker’s Compensation Act, employees should report their injury or illness to their employer as soon as possible (usually within 30 days), though they have up to two years to make the report in order to qualify for workers’ comp benefits. If the employer knew (or should have known) about the injury, the statute of limitations for making a claim is six years. In the case of an occupational disease and certain traumatic injuries, there is no statute of limitations. For third-party claims, under Wisconsin law, accident victims typically have a three-year statute of limitations.
Our Milwaukee Construction Accident Attorneys Are Ready to Help
Injured in a construction accident? Our Milwaukee personal injury law firm is well-versed in Wisconsin law concerning workplace accidents and will work diligently to secure maximum compensation for you.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
Get help from a Milwaukee construction accident lawyer when you've been injured on the job at a construction site.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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