In Michigan, common work area laws can help pinpoint the liable party or parties in your construction accident case. It provides that a Defendant may be found liable if: “(1) the defendant, either the property owner or general contractor, failed to take reasonable steps within its supervisory and coordinating authority, (2) to guard against readily observable and avoidable dangers (3) that created a high degree of risk to a significant number of workmen (4) in a common work area.” Furthermore, Michigan has several statutes in place addressing construction site injury prevention and compensation for construction accident injuries. Any violations of safety rules and standards dictated by MIOSHA could prove negligence of a party. At Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys, we can help you better understand the varying channels of negligence and how to file your claim.

Construction accident cases often involve multiple responsible parties as on a job site there can be multiple contractors involved. Your employer can be one party, but liability can extend to general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers and others involved at the job site. Our Michigan Construction accident attorneys analyze every aspect of the work zone to identify all those responsible and will maximize recovery.

First, seek medical attention right away for any injuries. Getting the help you need, and as quickly as possible, is the most important step. Please keep any medical invoices or records you may receive while obtaining medical care. Second, you need to notify your employer that you were injured. In most instances, your employer will have a workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Due to the Workers’ Compensation Act, you should be compensated for any medical care and lost wages. Lastly, consult the Michigan construction accident attorneys at Giroux Pappas. Our experienced lawyers will help you determine the parties responsible for your injuries or how to proceed on a potential claim.

Yes. Please bring any medical records, photographs and incident reports that you may have obtained following you or your deceased’s construction site accident. If you don’t have these documents available, don’t worry, our team will quickly begin to gather the necessary documentation if we accept your case after the consultation.

At Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys we work on a contingency fee basis, which is a common payment model for personal injury lawyers in Michigan. This means you do not pay anything up front. Instead, the contingency fee is based upon a percentage of the settlement or verdict, but only if we successfully recover compensation for your injuries.