Construction Site Injuries in Kansas and Missouri
Construction sites have a high incidence of workplace injuries. These hazardous workplaces can result in many types of injuries, including:
- Forklift injuries
- Fall injuries
- Crane injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Amputations
- Lacerations
- Fractures
- Burns
- Heavy equipment failure injuries
- Car accidents and truck accidents
A high number of workers, heights, power tools, heavy machinery and strong chemicals on a site can cause serious injuries. Construction worksites often have pedestrians and heavy machinery equipment working together. Any inadequate training or even a moment’s hesitation or mistake could lead to devastating injury.
If you have been injured while working on a construction site, speak to a construction site injury lawyer by contacting the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Coffeyville, KS or Joplin, MO offices of Phalen Law Firm. A construction injury lawyer from our offices can consult with you about your situation.
Why You Need a Construction Site Accident Attorney
Construction site accidents are different from other workplace accidents. The injuries sustained in these types of environments tend to be more serious. A crane injury or injury involving a forklift, for example, is more likely to result in devastating or permanent injury compared with the injuries that may occur in an office environment. More severe injuries require treatment of multiple physicians, physical therapies and possibly even surgeries. There are more opportunities for insurance companies to deny treatment or delay benefits.
If you have been injured while working on a construction site, your medical costs may also be more long-term or expensive. You need to ensure your medical bills are covered, or you may face significant financial distress. If you are injured on a construction site, chances are that your work relies heavily on physical ability and mobility. If your physical strength is compromised by your injuries, it may be difficult or impossible for you to return to your line of work, especially if your injuries are severe or permanent. A workers’ compensation attorney can fight for your rights so you don’t have to feel compelled to return to work before it is safe to do so.
Another issue that can arise with construction site workplace injuries has to do with worker classification. Construction site workers may be seasonal or contractors, and this can affect whether an injury is covered by workers’ compensation. Cases of misclassification by employers are not uncommon. If you are told after a serious injury that you are not eligible for workers’ compensation, contact a construction site accident attorney to determine whether you have been misclassified.
If you have been injured on a construction site while working, contact The Law Office of William L. Phalen. Our law firm handles workers’ compensation cases in both Missouri and Kansas. Bill Phalen has been practicing workers’ compensation law for more than three decaces and has been instrumental in changing Kansas law when it comes to protecting workers.
We have helped thousands of injured workers recover benefits for their injuries, and we go out of our way to treat each client with respect, courtesy and personalized attention. All of our staff is trained and knowledgeable to ensure you can always reach someone when you have questions or need help. And we don’t charge for appointments – you can schedule an appointment with your attorney at any point in your case to discuss what’s next.
If you need construction accident injury lawyer, our offices in Coffeyville, Pittsburg and Kansas City, KS as well as our Joplin, MO location are open to you. Contact the nearest office to make an appointment. Contact Phalen Law today to find out more about us and to get a free consultation to discuss your situation.