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Construction Accidents:
Wingman Legal Holds Contractors and Corporations Accountable for Your Injuries
But when something goes wrong, such as a piece of equipment failing, it can result in disastrous injuries that cause a domino effect on every area of your life.
Not only are you facing the challenges of healing, recovery, and mounting medical bills. But these injuries make it impossible to work in such a physically demanding industry like construction. How are you going to survive when you can’t bring home a paycheck?
At Wingman Legal, we’ve got your back. We don’t just represent injured construction workers. We fight hard as if you were one of our own. In addition to years of legal expertise, our team also brings personal experience with loved ones who were mistreated by corporate giants. Now, we bring the fight to ensure that the same thing doesn’t happen to you.
Construction Accidents: Life-Altering Injuries That Affect Your Whole Family
Due to the nature of heavy equipment and dangerous conditions on a construction site, it’s common for these accidents to result in serious consequences when something goes wrong. If a beam drops or equipment fails, then it can cause crushing injuries and lifelong health issues for the victims involved.
There is an undeniable emotional toll of going from a productive job in the building industry to being sidelined at home and trying to recover while figuring out a new line of work.
Fighting for Justice: Why Construction Accidents Keep Happening
- Rushed timelines, resulting in lax safety standards.
- Untrained workers who put everyone else at risk.
- A lack of safety protocols or limited reinforcement of safety practices.
- Contractors cutting corners because they are trying to save money.
- Missing safety gear or defective equipment.
- OSHA violations that put workers at risk.
Wingman Legal:
We Know What It’s Like to Be Working High-Risk Jobs
At Wingman Legal, our founder Erik Aufderheide understands what it’s like to be in the trenches surviving with hands-on work. After high school, he started working construction jobs – which gives him deeper respect and an inner drive to fight for the labor class.
Most other law firms just see “workplace injury” as another case in their file. Erik and the rest of the team here at Wingman Legal understands the way a work injury can destroy your life. We take the time to understand your situation and advocate for your rights. We won’t let the big corporations bulldoze your life, leaving you in financial ruin with long-term injuries.
When you choose Wingman Legal, you can have confidence knowing that we fight hard and hit back using all the legal strategies that are available.
Construction Accident Logistics: Who is Liable and How Much Compensation Will You Receive?
Our legal team is here to help you establish liability and build a strong case that maximizes available compensation. You might be eligible to receive compensation beyond basic workers’ comp coverage.
Your damages will depend on the circumstances of the accident, the severity of your injuries, and how much your life has been impacted by these injuries.
We’ll look at the evidence and help with building cases against all responsible parties, such as general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, third-party vendors, and more.
We are fierce in negotiations and willing to take it to court if necessary. Possible compensation might include:
- Current medical bills and expenses
- Future medical costs (rehab, medication, surgeries, etc.)
- Mobility equipment for long-term disabilities
- Home modifications
- Lost wages and lost future earning capacity
- Emotional trauma (pain and suffering)
- Home modifications
- Lost wages and lost future earning capacity
- Emotional trauma (pain and suffering)
If your case involves gross negligence, then the court might also determine that punitive damages need to be included in the calculations to punish the responsible parties.
You Need an Advocate Who Will Fight for Your Rights
Here’s what you need to understand about working with insurance companies for accident compensation: their goal is to minimize the amount of money they need to pay, which is why insurance adjusters are highly trained to discredit or even dismiss your case. This is the reason why you need a fierce legal team to help every step of the way.
Insurance companies aren’t scared of polite victims and law firms. They fear litigation by a legal team that actually knows how to fight. We hit hard from the beginning with strong negotiations, while making it clear that we are preparing for trial to get fair compensation for our clients.
Our goal is to flip the power dynamic so that you aren’t a victim in the legal system. You are already dealing with enough as you are navigating recovery and the physical/mental impact after an accident. We are here to make sure that you aren’t ignored, discarded, or underpaid in the situation. We invite you to learn more about available legal services from a law firm you can trust. Reach out to us at Wingman Legal for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I am injured in a construction accident?
Can I work with my employer or the insurance company directly?
We strongly advise you against talking to the insurance company without first consulting with an experienced construction accident lawyer. You need a legal advocate to ensure they don’t hold your statements against you.
Can I sue even if I am already receiving workers’ compensation?
How much is my case worth?
Every case is unique, which is why we can’t put a dollar amount on it without doing a full investigation. We look at every detail to fight for maximum compensation, including lost wages, medical expenses, permanent injuries, and pain and suffering.
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