Birmingham Construction Accident Attorneys

We Can Determine Whether You Can File a Lawsuit for Construction Accident Injuries

Many injured construction workers assume that workers' compensation is their only avenue for financial relief. While our firm focuses exclusively on civil litigation and does not handle workers' compensation claims, we can evaluate the circumstances of your injuries for additional sources of liability. 

In a construction accident, the number of parties simultaneously working on a site means that negligence may extend beyond your direct employer. We can investigate your accident to determine if you have a strong third-party claim, which is a lawsuit filed against an entity other than your employer. This could include a general contractor who failed to maintain safety standards, a subcontractor who created a hazard, or a manufacturer of defective equipment. These claims are vital because they allow for the recovery of damages often unavailable through workers' compensation, such as full lost wages and non-economic damages. We can review every angle of your situation to identify these liable parties and help you pursue full and fair compensation.

Our Team Can Seek Maximum Compensation for Catastrophic Construction Accident Injuries

Insurance companies frequently attempt to resolve claims quickly to minimize their financial exposure. They may present a settlement offer shortly after an accident, hoping you will accept a quick payout before the full extent of your injuries is entirely understood. Accepting these initial offers almost always means leaving money you are entitled to under the law on the table. Once a claim is settled, you generally cannot reopen it, even if your condition worsens or you require unexpected future surgeries. Our team at Goldasich, Vick, & McCartney can work to protect you from these premature decisions, diligently calculating and pursuing the true lifetime cost of your injuries before any negotiations begin or any settlement is finalized.

Our construction accident attorneys’ comprehensive approach to maximizing recovery involves:

• Projecting future medical needs. Catastrophic injuries like amputations, spinal cord damage, severe burns, or traumatic brain injuries often require care that lasts far beyond immediate hospitalization. We can consult with medical experts to accurately estimate the costs of future surgeries, physical therapy, home modifications, and long-term assisted living.
• Quantifying lost earning capacity. If your injuries force you to change careers or prevent you from working entirely, the financial impact is devastating. We can work with vocational economists to calculate the total value of the wages, benefits, and retirement contributions you will lose over the remainder of your working life.
• Establishing non-economic damages. The cost of an accident is more than quantifiable bills and receipts. We can aggressively advocate for compensation that reflects your physical pain, emotional distress, and other non-economic damages, painting a full picture of how the injury has altered your day-to-day life.
• Leveraging trial readiness. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. Insurance carriers tend to be more likely to offer fair compensation when they see that a plaintiff's attorney has thoroughly investigated the accident, has secured evidence, and is fully prepared to argue the case in court. This meticulous preparation signals that we won’t back down, strengthening our position during settlement negotiations. Our lawyers are not afraid to go to court if doing so is what is necessary to pursue the outcome your injuries demand.