Construction workers across Louisiana put themselves at risk to improve our roads and build our communities every day. When safety protocols fail or negligence occurs, the consequences can be devastating.
At Dudley DeBosier, our Louisiana construction accident lawyers understand the complex situations injured construction workers face, and our experienced attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation they deserve.
The Most Dangerous Types of Construction Accidents
From high-rise construction to home building projects, there are distinctive safety challenges at job sites throughout Louisiana. Our team regularly handles construction accident cases involving:
- Falls from Heights: Working on scaffolding or elevated platforms in industrial settings is dangerous, especially with unstable surfaces or poor fall protection.
- Equipment Incidents: Malfunctions or negligent use of heavy machinery like cranes and excavators can crush or cause entanglement and caught-between injuries.
- Electrical Hazards: Contact with exposed wiring or power lines increases the risk of electrocution.
- Environmental Exposure: Inhalation of toxic chemicals or burns from unsafe handling of materials.
Injuries Commonly Sustained in Construction Accidents
Construction accidents often result in severe injury, requiring extensive long-term medical care. Some of the most serious injuries include:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs): TBIs are often caused by falling objects or direct head trauma and can lead to severe cognitive and physical impairments.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: These injuries can cause partial or complete paralysis, profoundly affecting mobility and quality of life.
- Broken Bones and Fractures: High-impact falls or equipment-related accidents can result in severe fractures that require surgery and possibly long-term medical care.
- Burns and Chemical Injuries: Fires, explosions, or exposure to hazardous materials can cause devastating burns or chemical-related harm.
- Amputations: Machinery failures or entanglements often lead to the loss of limbs, permanently impacting a victim’s life and independence.
- Hearing and Vision Loss: Prolonged exposure to loud noise or injuries caused by flying debris can lead to permanent hearing or vision damage.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Construction Accident?
Louisiana construction projects often involve multiple contractors, subcontractors, and other parties. This makes proving liability complex. Our experienced attorneys know how to handle these complexities by investigating every angle, including:
- Employer and OSHA Compliance: Employers must provide a safe workplace by providing proper training, protective gear, and regular inspections as required by OSHA. Failure to meet these standards can lead to legal and financial consequences. We investigate and document safety violations to link them to workplace injuries.
- General Contractor Duties: General contractors oversee site safety and OSHA compliance. This includes clear communication, regular safety meetings, and accident prevention programs.
- Property Owner Responsibilities: Property owners must maintain safe premises and address hazards immediately, especially in Louisiana’s busy industrial zones. Their duties include communicating dangers on site, managing site access, and coordinating with contractors.
- Equipment Manufacturers: Defective tools or machinery can cause accidents, and manufacturers may be held accountable. We investigate equipment failures, review maintenance records, and analyze all safety features to identify design flaws or defects.
Compensation Options for Construction Accident Victims in Louisiana
Understanding your options for recovery after a construction accident is crucial to the success of your case. What you don’t know can greatly hurt your chances of getting fair compensation.
That’s why it’s important to have an experienced lawyer to educate you on the following compensation options:
- Workers’ Compensation Benefits: Louisiana’s workers’ compensation system provides basic benefits for injured workers, including medical care, wage replacement, and rehabilitation services. However, these benefits often don’t fully cover the overwhelming impact of serious injuries.
- Third-Party Claims: When someone other than your employer contributes to your accident, you may be able to seek additional compensation. These claims can cover damages unavailable through your workers’ compensation package, such as full lost wages, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life.
- Wrongful Death Claims: When families lose a loved one in a construction accident, they may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim. These claims can help families recover funeral expenses, lost future income, loss of benefits, and compensation for their emotional suffering and personal loss.
Louisiana law sets specific timeframes for filing these claims, so you must consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Our team guides families through this challenging legal process with compassion, while aggressively pursuing maximum compensation.
Why Choose Dudley DeBosier for Your Construction Accident Case?
After a construction accident, choosing the right legal team can make all the difference in your recovery and financial situation. Dudley DeBosier brings experience and resources to your case, so you can count on having the strongest possible advocate in your corner. We offer the following to our clients:
- Extensive Experience with Workplace Injury Claims: Our firm has a long history of gaining favorable outcomes for injured construction workers across Louisiana. We understand the ins and outs of construction accident cases, from OSHA violations to multiple-party liability. We use this knowledge to build powerful cases for our clients.
- Thorough Investigation and Advocacy: When you choose our firm, we will immediately start investigating your accident. Our team works with industry-leading experts, including medical professionals and accident reconstruction and safety specialists. We document every detail, from equipment maintenance records to witness statements, leaving no stone unturned while building your case.
- Commitment to Maximizing Compensation: We understand that a construction accident affects every aspect of your life and that the need for compensation is great to cover future medical costs, lost income and earning potential, pain and suffering, and other damages you may not even know you’re entitled to.
- Client-Centered Representation: Your unique needs come first at Dudley DeBosier. From day one, you gain direct access to your legal team, regular case updates, and clear explanations of your options at every stage. We handle all communications with insurance companies and opposing parties, allowing you to focus on your health and healing.
- No Recovery, No Fee Guarantee: Everyone deserves quality legal representation after a construction accident, regardless of their financial situation. Our contingency fee structure means you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case. This allows you to file a claim without adding financial stress to an already stressful situation.
Contact Our Louisiana Construction Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one suffered a construction site accident, don’t try to take this process on alone. Contact Dudley DeBosier today for a free, confidential consultation. Our experienced lawyers are here to guide you through the legal process and help you find the best path forward.
