Construction demolition requires precise planning and risk management. Haphazard handling of the task can lead to devastating accidents as a result of construction company negligence. If you have suffered injuries in a demolition accident, you are entitled to compensation, and how you can secure that compensation depends on your relationship with the negligent company.
If you are an employee working under a contractor, you can generally claim compensation under a workers’ compensation insurance policy. If you are a pedestrian hurt by falling debris, however, you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit or negotiate with the company insuring the job. A West Jordan demolition accident lawyer with Kramer Injury Law could assess your case and guide you toward the most advantageous outcome, so call us now and let our construction accident attorneys help.
Do All Demolitions Work in the Same Way?
Not all demolitions are the same: Contractors use three different methods to take buildings down, with mechanical demolition the most widely used. In these demolitions, skilled heavy machinery operators often work at great heights and risk provoking collapses, poisonous dust that damages the lungs, and falling pieces of debris that can become dangerous projectiles.
Workers usually conduct manual demolitions by hand in the reverse order in which builders constructed the building. This time-consuming method is often used to dismantle historic buildings while preserving important elements. Threats include toxic dust, such as from asbestos, flying debris, and the risk of collapse.
The third method is implosion, which demolition companies usually use to dismantle large buildings in populated areas. In this method, they strategically place explosives to force the building to collapse inward on itself. Mishandling of explosives poses a large risk of injury. A West Jordan attorney from our firm could explain more about the accident risks of different demolition methods at an initial consultation.
Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Lawsuits
Almost all employers in the state must, under Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-201, carry workers’ compensation insurance or state certification to self-insure (if they are eligible). If you sustain injuries on the job as an employee, an insurance claim pays your medical bills and a portion of the wages you do not earn while recuperating. Fault is not a factor in a workers’ compensation claim, but you give up the right to sue your employer for negligent acts. However, if another employee acts recklessly and injures you, you may be able to file a lawsuit against that employee.
If you suffer injuries while passing by a construction site during a demolition, you may have recourse to file a personal injury lawsuit if the construction company or an employee has acted negligently. Your attorney must prove that the offending party acted below the standard of a reasonable person, causing an accident and foreseeable injuries.
A West Jordan attorney from Kramer Injury Law could assess your demolition accident case for free and determine whether to negotiate your claim with insurers or take the case before a jury. Not all attorneys litigate; some prefer to settle with insurers, but at Kramer Injury Law, our attorneys are comfortable at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. We discuss multiple possible solutions for your case, along with providing you with regular updates on your case status.
Damages Available in Personal Injury Lawsuits
You may hear about plaintiffs who failed to receive a sufficient insurance settlement to even pay their medical bills. If you have sustained injuries in a demolition accident, these injuries are likely to be substantial, and our West Jordan attorneys understand that. We carefully assess your medical status to determine a suitable amount of compensation for your care, but we also fight to secure you compensation for lost wages and an amount to cover the pain you are in, your emotional trauma, and your loss of enjoyment of life.
Call a West Jordan Demolition Accident Attorney To Fight for Justice
Justice means compensation for losses you have suffered thanks to another person’s negligence. You should not have to navigate the civil court system alone while you are suffering from the injuries inflicted upon you. At Kramer Injury Law, we have dedicated our practice to championing the cause of families just like yours across Salt Lake County.
Your initial consultation is free. We are available all day, every day, because our mission is to allay your fears and win you compensation while keeping you informed of our plan for your representation. That includes the question of what is most comfortable for you, whether this means negotiating or litigating. Call a West Jordan demolition accident lawyer now to begin your legal journey.
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