Minnesota Construction Accident Attorney
What are your rights after a construction accident injury?
Construction work is both physically demanding and dangerous. When an accident occurs, it can have consequences both for your health and your career. When so much is at stake, it only makes sense to obtain legal advice if you have been injured. You can talk to a Minnesota personal injury attorney at Heimerl & Lammers. We offer a free initial consultation to answer your questions about your rights and your options if you have been injured on the job.
Construction Accident Lawyer in Minnesota
Except in cases of extreme negligence, our worker's compensation laws shield employers from being sued by injured employees. However third parties (anyone other than your employer) are not protected from civil lawsuits. Examples of third parties include:
- Other drivers, if you are injured in a car or truck accident while you are working
- A lot owner or building owner at a construction site
- Other contractors working at the same job site
- Equipment manufacturers
- Crane operators
Whenever you are injured by a third party, your construction accident lawyer at our firm can represent you in both your workers' compensation claim and in your personal injury claim for damages against the third party. A personal injury lawsuit allows you to recover compensation for pain and suffering and other damages that aren't covered by workers' compensation.
What if I can't return to my job?
You can seek compensation for any reduction in wages that you experience as a result of your injury and for future lost wages. Workers' compensation may also provide retraining benefits if you are no longer able to do construction work because of your injury. This doesn't have to mean the end of your career. A personal injury lawyer at Heimerl & Lammers can fight to get the compensation you need so you can move on with your future.
Have you been injured while on the job? Contact a Minnesota construction accident attorney at our firm who is ready to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.