Atlanta Construction Accident Lawyers
Construction zones are infamous for hazardous working conditions in Dekalb County, Georgia. From heavy machinery to elevated work areas, whether you are a construction worker or a contractor visiting the site on business, catastrophic accidents can occur in the blink of an eye. The construction accident lawyers of The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson truly understand the devastating nature of these accidents.
If you or a loved one sustained injuries in a construction site accident, the costs of medical care, lost work time, and other related expenses, can add up quickly and devastate your financial security. For those working in the surrounding Atlanta communities, the best chance for recovery is through filing a workers’ compensation claim with your employer. But will it be enough? What if you are an employee of a subcontractor? Do you qualify for indemnity benefits if injured on the job? All of these questions can leave you anxious and overwhelmed without knowledgeable legal guidance to advise you. Our construction accident lawyers can assist you in pursuing the indemnity benefits and personal injury compensation you need to recover from your injuries.
What Kind of Injuries Occur on Atlanta Construction Sites?
Construction site accidents are responsible for some of the most catastrophic injuries possible on a job site. This is due to the level of bodily trauma often caused and the extensive medical care required to treat the victims. When this happens to you because of another’s negligence, Georgia law gives you the right to pursue compensation for your loss and damages.
Construction site injuries that often require a workers’ compensation claim or personal injury suit include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Injured spinal cord
- Severe burns
- Amputations
- Broken or shattered bones
- Death
While the injuries you suffered may allow you to make a full recovery, most who survive construction accidents need long-term medical intervention and suffer ongoing financial struggles to afford such care.
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What Types of Construction Accidents Occur on DeKalb County Job Sites?
While a list of possible injuries on a construction site in DeKalb County would be nearly endless, below are several examples of the most frequent, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In a recent report, OSHA stated that for every five fatal workplace accidents, one occurs on a construction site.
Some of the most frequent accidents that can happen in the construction industry include:
- Falls
- Struck by a falling object
- Tripping and slipping
- Electrocution
- Crushed by or caught in between equipment
- Excavation collapses
In addition to these accident categories, there are other opportunities for workers or site visitors to sustain severe injuries at a construction site. Accidents involving malfunctioning equipment, power tool mishaps, toxic chemical exposure, and overexertion also contribute to current fatality counts for workers in this field.
Whether you suffered a fall due to a scaffolding collapse or a loved one was killed by defective heavy machinery, the construction accident attorneys of The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson are here to represent you. We will be by your side every step of the way and ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation allowed for your situation.
Over $250 Million Recovered. Over 10,000 Cases Handled.
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$4,200,000 Catastrophic Workers Comp
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Should I Report My Construction Accident to My Employer?
Talking to an employer after sustaining an on-the-job injury is never an easy conversation to navigate. You may wonder if you even need to report your accident or what you should or should not tell them. If you want their workers’ compensation insurance to cover your lost wages, climbing medical costs, and other related expenses, giving proper notice is required by law.
State law requires you to submit this information to your supervisor within 30 days of the accident occurring. If you are concerned that you may face retaliation in the workplace, or possibly lose your job, consider hiring an experienced construction accident attorney who can submit this notice on your behalf.
Don’t let intimidation or fear cause you to miss this critical deadline because if you miss it, you could potentially lose your right to pursue compensation. Waiting too long also may cause the Georgia Board of Workers’ Compensation to assume that your injuries aren’t as severe as you claim them to be.
Avoiding this situation is vital to successfully get the financial relief you need to recover from your construction site accident. The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson has an extensive background in representing these cases throughout Dekalb County and surrounding Atlanta area communities. Give us a call today and set up a free consultation to learn more about what rights you have under state compensation and personal injury laws.
To be eligible for Workers Compensation, You must have incurred at least one of the following criteria from each section to qualify:
- On-The-Job Injury
- Injury occurred while working
- Injured due to the job you perform
- Employment Status
- You are a legal employee of the person or company you work for
- The company or person you work for has 3+ employees regularly in service
If you have not experienced or only have one piece of criteria from the above, please see our Personal Injury section to see how we can help you recover.
How Can Construction Accident Lawyers Help Atlanta Construction Workers?
If you or a loved one sustained injuries working on a construction site or died because of the trauma caused, trust The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson to represent your interests during this challenging time.
When we represent you, we look out for your best interests and long-term well-being by ensuring that any settlement or award you receive takes into account any of the below factors impacting your life:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of wages
- Property damage
- Counseling costs
- Pain and suffering
- Physical therapy
- Ongoing living expense
- Wrongful death
Under Georgia law, you have several options for recovering needed compensation for the damages dealt you, and our legal team has years of experience helping families in DeKalb County successfully pursue their claims.
Contact us today by filling out our online form to schedule a free consultation or call us directly at (470) 285-8246.
What Steps Should I Take After Suffering a Construction Accident in Cobb County?
Due to the hazardous nature of construction work, employees should know about the
steps to take when they sustain injuries on the job. Below is a quick step-by-step
summary to help you navigate making a claim, but ultimately, some circumstances could
create challenges that an attorney is best suited to help you handle.
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Get Treated Right AwayThe top priority after being involved in any construction accident is to seek medical treatment immediately. This advice is also good to follow even if you think you’re okay and only have a few minor bumps or scratches. Sometimes, injuries can have a delayed onset, like TBIs, so it’s crucial to get checked out right away to discover issues before they worsen.
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Notify Your EmployerAfter you receive medical attention, let your employer know you got hurt while working. As mentioned before, delaying this step can risk missing state deadlines for injury reporting. This mistake could potentially make it impossible for you to file a workers’ comp claim against your employer’s carrier.
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Gather EvidenceAny case, whether a workers’ compensation claim or personal injury suit, will require evidence of what occurred that led to your injury, as well as demonstrate the severity of the harm caused. If possible, take pictures of any machinery, conditions, or other evidence that can support your demand for compensation. Examples of proof could include a photo of what safety equipment you had on at the time of the accident. Try to gather witness statements as well if someone witnessed your accident.
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Keep a Recovery LogAs you go through medical treatment, keeping track of the doctors you spoke to, the medications you are taking, as well as updates to your care is vital to your claim. Medical records and bills that you receive should be kept with your recovery log so that you can easily find them when keeping your attorney updated on your progress.
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God is Good!!! Darwin Law Firm is the best Workers Compensation Team!!! I am very very please with my settlement!!! It was worth the wait!!! Thank yall!! I recommend this Law Firm to everyone!!
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The staff were some of the most courteous and professional people I have ever dealt with!!!!!
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My husband had been with Attorney Johnson since October of 23. He has never left him hanging and with the staff he has in the office keeps is updated on our case. Matt Watkins is also outstanding and is very knowledgeable of his case. Wonderful experience all the way around. You need an attorney when you are hurt at work I feel none are better than attorney JohnsonDonald H.
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First off I'd like to say Thank you Mr.Johnson and also to your associates Yohondra & Matt you guys are the best. I highly recommend anyone who has a workman's comp case to attend the law office of Darwin Johnson and Associates they help me and believe me they will help youTremain R.
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He and his staff, Matt and Yohandra, nurtured me through a very difficult time and achieved a fair settlement expediently. Thank You!
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We just settled!!! I was injured on the job and they tried to fire me! Wrong thing to do when you got attorneys like this that will fight for your rights! Took a year for me to be compensated but it was worth the wait! If your injured on the job don’t hesitate! Contact Darwin Johnson!Jermey H.
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The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson LLC was definitely the positive experience out of what otherwise was a horrible accident.
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