Construction Accidents

Kansas City Construction Site Accident Lawyers

A construction accident can cause disabling injuries that last a lifetime. It can rob a family of its breadwinner. It can result in a needless death.

If you or a family member has suffered serious injuries due to a negligent construction or industrial accident, it is up to you to take the steps needed to secure your future. Do not look to your employer and its insurance company to do that for you.

McLeod & Heinrichs fight on behalf of construction workers and their families. We obtain the compensation they need to recover from construction accidents and rebuild their lives.

Identifying All Sources of Compensation

Workers compensation provides one potential source for compensation in a construction accident. But injured construction workers should know that their employers may attempt to convince them that workers compensation is their only potential source of compensation.

They should be wary of trusting what the employer tells them regarding their rights. Before speaking with an insurance company representative signing any insurance company document, you should talk with an experienced construction accident lawyer to protect your rights to compensation.

In a case involving a construction accident, there may be multiple sources of compensation. If for example, the accident occurred due to a defective tool or piece of equipment, or if the accident occurred because of the negligence of a sub-contractor or other third party, the injured worker may have a cause of action against these parties. Unlike workers compensation, which pays only for medical and rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and disability, a claim for negligence can also include a demand for compensation for pain and emotional suffering.

At McLeod & Heinrichs, we work to identify all potential sources of compensation. Our attorneys seek to maximize the compensation our clients receive from all potential sources.

If your case is important, contact us. For a free initial consultation with a construction accident lawyer at McLeod & Heinrichs, call 800-962-5363 toll free, or contact us online.