Construction work involves various types of work that place contractors at constant risk of injuries or death. There are state-run, county-run, and private construction companies. These companies need to comply with state traffic laws, building codes regulations, and industry standards. When accidents occur, construction companies must be held liable for the harm they cause.
At Telaré Law, our Kennewick construction accident lawyers work with traffic experts, construction experts, investigators, and other professionals to show how your accident happened, and why the defendants should be held accountable. We demand compensation for all your financial damages. We work with your doctors to show just how life-changing your injuries are. We file personal injury claims on behalf of both non-workers and workers. We file wrongful death claims when construction accidents cause fatalities.
According to Big Rentz:
Some of the accidents that cause catastrophic injuries, permanent injuries, and death at construction sites include:
Toxic chemicals can cause severe skin disorders and respiratory disorders. Many construction workers suffer repetitive stress injuries.
Pedestrians can be injured or killed if they come too close to construction work such as building construction, building repair, landscaping work, or other types of construction. The site should be fully barricaded so pedestrians can’t access it – even when workers aren’t at the site. The construction site should provide clear detour warnings and routes, so pedestrians don’t end up walking in the middle of the street.
Pedestrians can be injured at construction sites if objects such as debris, tools, or construction materials fall on them. Pedestrians can suffer catastrophic injuries if they are struck by moving machinery or equipment.
Drivers, pedestrians, and construction workers are likely to suffer life-changing injuries when accidents happen. Some of the injuries that a Southeast Washington construction accident victim may suffer include:
In the most tragic cases, a worker or non-worker dies due to a Tri-Cities construction accident.
Traffic on Interstate 82 and other roads in the Tri-Cities region is increasing all the time. New construction, along with repairs and maintenance, means that drivers are often at risk of a car accident. Roadway construction companies must prepare their site ahead of time so that Kennewick drivers aren’t hurt or killed.
Some of the many reasons work zones are dangerous include:
Federal agencies, the Washington Department of Transportation, and industry standards govern the safety steps that construction site owners should take to protect drivers and workers.
At Telaré Law, our personal injury lawyers are skilled at determining how construction accidents happen, and who is responsible. Often numerous defendants are responsible.
The defendants may include:
While each defendant may blame each other, generally all responsible defendants must pay your damages. Non-workers have the right to file personal injury and wrongful death claims. Contractors (most construction workers are contractors) can also file personal injury and wrongful death claims. All workers can file product liability claims.
Our Kennewick construction accident claims demand the liable defendants pay for all your:
In wrongful death cases, we demand compensation for the:
If you were injured or a loved one was killed, you should contact us as soon as possible. We need to conduct a prompt investigation. The sooner you contact us, the sooner your financial recovery can take place. We have a strong track record of jury verdicts and settlements.
Generally, victims have up to three years to file their lawsuit. Again, prompt action is better than waiting.
Telaré Law maintains an office in Kennewick at 819 South Auburn St. Our lawyers also meet construction accident victims in Richland. We meet clients away from the office if they’re not mobile or too ill.
Construction companies know what they must do to protect your safety. When they cause injuries or deaths, they deserve to be held accountable. At Telaré Law, our lawyers only represent personal injury victims. For 25 years, we’ve helped injury victims and families obtain the justice they deserve. We have the experience and resources to help you get justice.
To discuss your legal rights, call our Kennewick construction accident lawyers at 509-737-8500 or fill out our contact form to make an appointment. We represent construction accident victims on a contingency fee basis. Our lawyers file claims in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Walla Walla, Pullman, Othello, Moses Lake, Ritzville, and all Southeast Washington.