New Hampshire Construction Worker Injury Lawyer
Fighting For Injured Construction Workers Throughout New Hampshire
If you work in the construction industry, then you already know how dangerous day-to-day work can be. You might also know that if you are employed by a construction company or firm, then you should have workers’ compensation coverage provided by that employer under New Hampshire state law. The trouble can begin when you try to file a claim, though, and your employer or their insurer does not want to take it seriously.
Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, P.A. in New Hampshire is here to help construction workers statewide seek full and fair workers’ compensation benefits after an on-the-job accident. Thanks to our extensive legal experience, we can assist you with work injury cases that involve third-party liability, too. The bottom line is that if someone owes you compensation after you were hurt at work, we know how to get it.
Your Rights as an Injured Construction Worker
As a construction worker in New Hampshire, it's crucial to understand your rights when it comes to workplace injuries. If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. At Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, P.A., we are dedicated to ensuring that you receive the full benefits you deserve.
Here are some key rights that every construction worker should be aware of:
- Workers' Compensation: You have the right to file a workers' compensation claim for injuries sustained while working, regardless of fault.
- Safe Working Conditions: Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe working environment. If safety standards are not met, you may have grounds for a legal claim.
- Right to Medical Treatment: You have the right to seek medical treatment for your injuries and to have those costs covered by your employer’s insurance.
- Protection from Retaliation: If you file a claim or report unsafe conditions, you are protected from retaliation or discrimination by your employer.
Understanding these rights is the first step towards securing the compensation you need to recover and move forward.
Call (603) 742-5222 or contact our firm online now for more information from our construction worker injury attorney in New Hampshire.
What are Common Injuries on Construction Sites?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal administration that records, tracks, and reports on workplace accidents and injuries. Each year, it notes that the construction industry is among the most dangerous industries in the country, if not the most dangerous of them all.
According to OSHA, four of the worst and most common construction site accidents are:
- Falls from height: Construction sites usually have more verticality than other workplaces. That is to say; there are usually places on the jobsite where a worker will be below another worker or another part of the jobsite. For example, in many construction sites, there are high scaffoldings, cranes, and multistory structures. Falls from such heights are extremely dangerous and can cause a fatality.
- Struck-by object accidents: Hundreds of construction workers are severely injured each year due to being struck by a falling object or a moving object, such as a construction vehicle. Injuries in these sorts of accidents can include broken bones, head injuries, amputations, and more, all requiring emergency medical attention.
- Caught-in/between accidents: When a construction worker is fully or partially caught inside or in between two pieces of moving equipment, it is called a caught-in/between accident. A common example of these accidents is a worker’s arm or hand being caught inside a piece of industrial machinery.
- Electrical exposure accidents: Only certified electricians should work with electrical sources and conduits on a construction site. Electrical exposure accidents tend to happen when an untrained worker is instructed to work near or around electrical sources, resulting in electrical injuries or fatal electrocutions.
Who is Covered By Worker's Compensation Insurance?
Most employees in New Hampshire must be covered by workers’ compensation insurance provided by their employers.
If you are an employee by classification, then you should have workers’ comp benefits available to you.
However, independent contractors usually do not get workers’ comp provided by an employer. If you are an independent contractor by classification, then you could be in a difficult situation to make a recovery. Although, independent contractors can buy private workers’ compensation policies from insurers. Let us know if you made such a purchase, so we can see what benefits your insurer should give to you.