How a Construction Injury Attorney in Macomb County Can Save Family Finances
Construction accidents have an enormous impact on families. The most difficult task of Macomb County construction injury attorneys is helping survivors of the deceased and caretakers of the injured to face the financial hardships of a workplace accident.
Due to the dangerous nature of constructing buildings, bridges and other kinds of structures, accidents impose injuries that can be severe and deadly. Whether an affected family resides in Warren, Clinton, Shelby or Sterling Heights, it is the responsibility of a construction accident lawyer or injury attorney to recover the full extent of financial damages from those parties deemed negligent.
Without a financial settlement, the household can be saddled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses while having lost good income from a family member.
Medical costs, including long-term therapeutic services, can constitute a large portion of an accident lawsuit settlement. Lost income is another segment of what should be included in the settlement. But the courts also factor in values assigned to emotional pain and suffering and how an injury or death affects the family overall.
Determining who is responsible
And who are the negligent parties? To seek the answer, the Sterling Heights construction accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Boyer Dawson & St. Pierre thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to the injuries of a client. They may review safety plans that contractors and subcontractors use on a project. If, for example, such plans do not exist, the absence of those plans may be the basis for negligence. Operational oversight, which should include the work of subcontractors, needs to be tight as well, and can be tied to accidents when that oversight is deemed inadequate. In some cases, the injuries are due to violations of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regulations.
An experienced, passionate construction accident attorney in Sterling Heights
It is important, in the immediate aftermath of an accident, for the victim or family of the victim to contact a construction accident lawyer. In Warren, Sterling Heights, or anywhere else in Macomb County, the construction accident attorneys at Boyer Dawson & St. Pierre can meet with individuals to assess the case and get to work on immediate concerns.
Time is of the essence in all construction accidents. The longer a plaintiff in a lawsuit waits, the weaker his or her construction injury case becomes. Timeliness is important for three reasons:
- Witnesses forget what they know or saw, or they move or otherwise become unavailable.
- Physical evidence might be removed or deteriorate before it can be documented for court review.
- Claim filing deadlines run out.
All personal injury lawsuits are done on a contingency basis, meaning the injured party pays nothing until a settlement is reached with the responsible parties. Payment is a percentage of that settlement.
Contact us
For more information on how to pursue a construction accident lawsuit, contact the Law Offices of Boyer Dawson & St. Pierre, 43805 Van Dyke Avenue, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314. Phone: 248-841-4665, Fax: 586-731-6370, by e-mail: drd@boyerdawson.com or contact us online.
