Construction Accidents

Serving construction workers in New Orleans for over 16 years

New Orleans Construction Accidents Defense Attorney

Construction offers plenty of opportunities in New Orleans and Louisiana. In fact, during the winter months, construction workers from farther north will sometimes relocate to the area to take advantage of year-round building projects. Even though construction can be a sign of progress, it is also dangerous for the workers on construction sites.

What Causes Construction Injuries?

Construction workers and crews can be affected by accidents and injuries caused by:

  • Defective equipment
  • Welding accidents
  • Poor training
  • Inadequate safety gear
  • Trip and falls
  • Insufficient scaffolding
  • Car accidents
  • Forklift accidents

A construction accident can temporarily or permanently end a construction career. It can also lead to devastating and painful injuries that take months to heal. Since heavy equipment is often involved in construction site accidents, it’s not uncommon for injuries to be permanent or catastrophic.

Getting Benefits After a Workplace Injury

Construction workers should generally be covered by workers’ compensation laws and benefits. Unfortunately, not all workers get the benefits they are entitled to after an accident. In some cases, construction workers have their claims rejected. In other cases, there is a dispute about exactly what has led to an accident. Sometimes, workers are given compensation, but this compensation proves to be less than they need to pay for medical bills and other expenses.

To prevent these issues, contact the construction accident attorneys at New Orleans’ Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm. Our construction accidents attorneys in New Orleans understand the unique situation that construction workers face. It is a very physical job and being even temporarily disabled means you may not be able to return to work and earn a wage.

At the same time, the insurance and claims process can be very complicated. Our Louisiana construction accident lawyer can listen to what has happened, investigate your claim and options, and help you review what you can do next. If you decide to make an insurance claim or legal claim, our construction personal injury accident attorney can represent you in negotiations, fighting for your rights.

You may be entitled to compensation under the law. Contact our NOLA lawyer specializing in construction injury accidents. Our independent, full-service law firm prides itself on exceptional client services as well as a full roster of legal services. Our track record and successful settlements speak for themselves. If you’d like our construction site injury attorneys advocating for you, contact our law firm for a free, initial consultation.