Construction Accidents
Las Vegas Construction Accident Attorneys
Construction workers perform their job in dangerous conditions every day. Whether working on residential homes, commercial buildings, or Las Vegas Strip Hotels, construction workers are entitled to a safe work environment. When construction workers are injured or killed while working, we are the ones they call.
Although many states do not require employers to carry workers’ compensation coverage Nevada does. Therefore, Nevada construction workers who get injured on the job typically file for workers’ compensation benefits with their employer. Depending on the employee’s specific injuries, the construction company’s workers’ compensation insurer may cover: (1) medical expenses; (2) temporary or permanent disability; or (3) rehabilitation. In the case of a wrongful death claim, the workers’ compensation insurance company will pay death benefits to the heirs of the insured worker.
The workers’ compensation system is separate from the traditional court system. In general, employees who are injured working on the job are prohibited from filing a lawsuit against the company they were working for. However, the best Las Vegas construction accident attorneys know there are relevant exceptions to this general rule.
The experienced Nevada on-the-job accident injury attorneys at Cohan PLLC can help you understand which route you need to take in your case.
The Anatomy of a Construction Site Injury Case
There are many parties involved with the construction of a building or housing development. Depending on the circumstances of the case, any or all of these individuals or entities may be held liable for a construction worker’s injuries. Defendants in construction accidents may include:
Architects
Engineers
Site managers
Third-party Safety Inspectors
Contractors
Surveyors
Suppliers
Developers
To ensure a construction site remains safe, these parties must carefully plan the erection of a building and ensure that these plans are carried out safely.
There are a variety of injuries that construction workers may suffer on the job. These injuries may cause permanent disability or death. Common injuries may be caused by:
A lack of proper safety gear
Electrical shocks
Weak scaffolding
Falls
Repetitive movements
Collapsing trenches
Construction workers who suffer injuries on the job should seek medical treatment as soon as possible and consult with an experienced construction injury attorney.
The Cohan PLLC Way
Cohan PLLC prepares every contested matter as if a trial is inevitable because we have the experience to go to the courtroom when necessary, as we have in hundreds of cases and arbitrations. Cohan PLLC has learned over time that this is the best way to present a formidable case to a judge or jury. Our preparedness helps give us an advantage at the negotiating table. This often leads to avoiding a costly trial or appellate process through a favorable settlement or quick disposition.
We take an aggressive approach to every case we handle. We do this based on our experience, having learned to do this work defending Fortune 500 Companies and insurance companies. We know their game because they taught us. At Cohan PLLC, we use this advantage to protect your rights and your family’s future.
The Experience You Need
Suffering an injury at the hands of someone else is a profoundly disorienting experience. Many of our clients come to us because they simply don't know what to do next. What kind of claims do they need to file? What do they do to get medical care for their loved ones, or how do they afford a funeral in the wake of a wrongful death? Most of our clients ask an even more straightforward question: "with all my medical expenses, how do I provide for my family?"
Regardless of your situation, you are bound to have countless questions. Cohan PLLC will help you get answers. To help you find your feet during this difficult time, we have compiled some of the most commonly asked questions and provided general answers. For specific answers about your case, review your legal options with us in a free consultation. Call (888) 424-2736 when you've read what you needed.