Las Vegas Construction Accident Attorney

Representing Injured Construction Workers in Las Vegas, Enterprise, Paradise & Henderson

Construction workers perform their jobs under dangerous conditions every day. Whether working on residential homes, freeway overpasses, or Las Vegas Strip hotels, construction workers are entitled to a safe work environment. When construction workers are injured on the job, we are the ones they call.

If you've been injured on a construction site, or if your loved one died due to a construction accident in Las Vegas or the surrounding areas, Cohan PLLC can help. Founding attorney, Chasen Cohan, has handled hundreds of cases and arbitrations and prepares every claim as though it will go to trial. An aggressive advocate for the rights of injured workers, he is prepared to do everything possible to secure the full, fair compensation you deserve. 

For a free consultation with a construction accident lawyer in Las Vegas, call (702) 623-3579. You don't pay anything unless we win your case.

Are Construction Workers Covered by Workers' Compensation?

Although some states do not require employers to carry workers’ compensation coverage, Nevada does. Most construction workers who get injured on the job in Nevada are covered under workers' comp and can file for benefits with their employer. 

Depending on the employee’s specific injuries, the construction company’s workers’ compensation insurer may cover: 

• Medical expenses
• Temporary or permanent disability 
• 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. At Cohan PLLC, we can help you understand which route you need to take in your case.

Who Is Liable for a Construction Accident? 

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 accident claims 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.

Common Construction Injuries

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.