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Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Last Updated : August 24, 2022

Jersey City Construction Accident Lawyers

If you sustained injuries while performing your job duties on a construction site, contact Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers immediately. You might qualify for benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Filing a claim can be a confusing and overwhelming process. It isn’t something you should handle alone.

When you’re applying for workers’ compensation benefits, you have to comply with deadlines, fill out paperwork, and ensure the insurance company pays the money they owe you. Unfortunately, many insurance companies don’t play by the rules. They could unfairly deny your claim, leaving you with expensive medical bills that you can’t afford. At Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, our main objective is to ensure the insurance company treats you fairly and provides the maximum benefits you deserve.

Our Jersey City construction accident lawyers understand the dangers you face on the job every day. You’re working with heavy machinery, power tools, and toxic chemicals. When you get hurt, you might require time off from work to recover, which means you’re not receiving your usual wages. You can depend on us to protect your rights throughout the legal process, so you receive the workers’ compensation payments you need to heal your injuries and move forward with your life. Call us at (201) 583-5765 today for a free consultation.

What Are the Causes of Construction Accidents?

Workers in the construction industry are at risk every time they’re on the clock. They could fall from scaffolding, become trapped under heavy equipment, or suffer exposure to toxic chemicals. They perform tasks every day that put them in harm’s way and could result in serious injury or death.

The most common causes of construction accidents include:

  • Falling from heights
  • Dangerous working conditions
  • Defective safety equipment
  • Slip/trip and fall
  • Electrocution
  • Unsecured scaffolding or ladders
  • Inadequate safety gear and protective equipment
  • Missing or damaged guard rails on lifts
  • Inexperienced employees
  • Lack of training

You have a right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits when you get hurt on the job. If your employer has an insurance policy for their employees, you should notify them of the injury and immediately begin your claim. The sooner you get started, the sooner you can start to collect payments that will compensate you for your medical treatment, lost wages, and other expenses.

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Common Injuries Caused By Construction Accidents

One error,  a hazard, or someone else’s negligence could cause injury to a construction worker. Many people working on construction sites end up with a disability due to the severe nature of their physical or mental injuries. Some require ongoing medical care or assistance with daily tasks.

These injuries can seriously upend a person’s life and create challenges that they never faced before. When you can no longer work, you’re unable to make money. That can impact your ability to support yourself and your family. It’s essential that you always use the proper safety equipment and know how to react in an emergency to avoid getting hurt.

Construction accidents can lead to any of the following injuries:

  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Burns
  • Repetitive motion injury
  • Brain and head trauma
  • Loss of limb
  • Strains and sprains
  • Broken bones
  • Paralysis
  • Illness from hazardous substance exposure
  • Crush injuries
  • Internal damage
  • Muscle, nerve, and joint damage
  • Hypothermia
  • Loss of vision or hearing

Unfortunately, taking certain precautions while performing your job duties won’t always prevent an accident from occurring. You can’t control another person’s actions. If your coworker makes a dangerous error, you could end up suffering the consequences. Or, your employer could have failed to provide a working environment that’s safe and as free from hazards as possible. No matter the reason for your injuries, you should be entitled to benefits from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.

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We are the trial attorneys with the experience and knowledge to get you the results you deserve. At Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, we take time to get to know you, as well as your case. We are committed to excellence. It is important for our team to understand your fears, concerns and expectations. We are always available to answer any questions, and are willing to come to you if you are unable to come to us.

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Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available In Jersey City

Medical and income benefits are the two main types you could apply for through your workers’ compensation policy. Each covers costs and losses associated with the accident. It is critical that you review the policy your employer purchased to ensure you’re eligible for benefits, and the coverage you receive will adequately cover your medical treatment and other expenses.

Income benefits can replace a percentage of the wages you’re unable to earn due to your injury. They fall under different categories, depending on how long you’re out of work and how serious your injury is.

Temporary Total Disability – If your disability lasts longer than seven days, you will receive benefit payments at 70% of your average weekly wages before the accident occurred. As long as you can’t return to work and are actively seeking necessary medical treatment, you can continue to collect these benefits.

If your doctor releases you from their care or determines you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI), your payments would cease. MMI means that your recovery plateaued, and further treatment won’t improve your condition.

Permanent Partial Disability – you might qualify for temporary partial disability benefits if you can still perform some type of job but at a limited functional capacity. Your payments will depend on your scheduled or non-scheduled loss. A scheduled loss involves impairment to a specific body part. A non-scheduled loss involves a body part or system that isn’t included in the schedule. Your duration of benefits will depend on the percentage of loss of use of the body part or system you injured in the construction accident.

Permanent Total Disability  – If you can’t perform any type of job, you might qualify for permanent total disability payments. These benefits are at 70% of your average weekly wages before you suffered a disabling condition. You’re able to collect benefits for up to 450 weeks. If your disability continues to prevent you from earning income past the 450-week mark, you could continue to receive payments as long as you’re able to show your inability to work.

A permanent total disability typically involves the loss of two members or a combination, such as:

  • Hands
  • Arms
  • Legs
  • Eyes
  • Feet

If your disability results from your job-related injury and a pre-existing disability, you could qualify for the Second Injury Fund (SIF). You would receive payments once you reach the maximum duration of benefits through the workers’ compensation insurance company. Coverage will end when you die or can begin working again.

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Medical benefits provide payment for reasonable and necessary treatment, hospital visits, medical services, and other associated expenses. While you’re collecting medical benefits, you won’t receive any bills. Instead, the workers’ compensation insurance company will send payments directly to the medical provider.

Your employer could determine which doctors you’re allowed to see. If you choose to see someone they don’t approve of, you could end up paying for that treatment out of pocket. Benefits will only cover medical professionals your employer allows for your specific injury or illness.

Death benefits provide the family of a deceased worker with weekly payments at 70% of the average weekly wages earned before death. After a hearing, a judge will determine how to divide the benefits between each surviving dependent.

A surviving spouse and children who shared a household with the deceased construction worker on the date they died would qualify as dependents. However, if you are a surviving spouse or child and did not live with them at the time of their death, you would have to prove you were dependent on them for support.

Funeral benefits are also available up to a limit of $3,500 payable to the person or estate responsible for paying the expense.

Steps to Take Following a Construction Accident

If you get hurt on the job, you should take immediate action to ensure you’re able to receive benefit payments. If you wait too long to report the injury or fail to complete the required forms, you could lose your right to coverage through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.

Step 1 – Notify your employer of the accident promptly. You don’t have to do it in writing, but it would be best if you did so that there’s evidence of the notification. The employer should then notify their insurer to begin the claims process. The insurer’s representative will contact you to discuss the construction accident and inform you of the medical providers you’re allowed to see. You should also fill out Form IA-1 completely and accurately for the insurance company.

Step 2 – Begin medical treatment. Do not wait too long before starting treatment for your injuries. Gaps in treatment can negatively impact the outcome of your claim. If there’s a significant period before your first appointment or between appointments, the insurance company could use that as a valid reason to deny the claim. It could be evidence that your injury isn’t real or doesn’t require medical care.

Step 3 – Follow your doctor’s orders whether they refer you for physical therapy, surgery, or treatment with specialty physicians. You should continue treatment until you reach maximum medical improvement, or they release you from their care.

Step 4 – Maintain copies of all documents associated with the case. Medical records are crucial in proving you sustained a work-related injury and require treatment to recover.

Step 5 – Hire a Jersey City construction accident lawyer to assist you with your claim.

Call Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Today

At Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, we understand the importance of recovering from your work-related injury. You should receive the benefits you need to supplement your lost income and pay for necessary medical treatment. We will advocate for your rights and ensure the insurance company does not unfairly deny your claim.

Our Jersey City construction accident lawyers are available 24/7 to discuss your construction accident case and provide you with the legal representation you deserve. Call us today at (201) 583-5765 for a free consultation.

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The trial attorneys at Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers have decades of experience with personal injury litigation. We understand the difficulties accident victims experience. Our staff is especially skilled at dealing with medical providers and insurance companies to navigate these claims and allow you to focus on what is truly important - getting back to health.

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