Experienced Michigan construction accident attorneys
Every year, thousands of workers are injured or killed on construction sites due to negligence. At Giroux Pappas, the construction accident attorneys in Michigan can help injured persons or a deceased’s family move forward with their claims. Construction accidents can be caused by general contractors failure to supervise and coordinate, subcontractor negligence, defective or dangerous equipment, and defective premises.
At Giroux Pappas, we hold property owners, and all necessary parties accountable for their negligence of a construction site. We understand the complexities of MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations, common work area doctrines, indemnification contracts, and workers’ compensation laws. We are experienced Michigan construction accident attorneys who hold companies and individuals accountable for causing life-long injuries or death.
How Michigan Construction Accident Attorneys at Giroux Pappas Work
When a construction worker or bystander is injured due to unsafe construction site conditions, negligence, or violations of safety standards on a job site, the responsible parties may be held liable for the damages caused. The first step is figuring out which parties are at fault and whether there is a viable theory for recovery. Next, evidence is collected to prove the claim. Damages are determined based on the severity of injuries, whether physical, mental, or emotional, and the overall impact those injuries have on the individual or deceased’s loved ones’ lives and livelihood.
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.
If you’re considering your options, the first step is a conversation. We will review your situation, answer your questions, and help you understand whether you have a case.
