Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Heights, heavy machinery, scaffolding, and many other factors all put workers in harm's way every day.
If you or a loved one were injured in a construction accident, the Bridgeport construction accident lawyers, at The Flood Law Firm can help. While workers’ compensation may be available to you, benefits rarely provide the compensation that workers really need after a serious injury. Call (860) 346-2695 today to speak with a Bridgeport construction accident lawyer about your case in detail and find out how we can help you and your family.
Why Clients Choose The Flood Law Firm
- Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the law involved in construction accident cases and significant experience helping injured construction workers.
- We have secured tens of millions of dollars for past clients. Our success record and reputation are well known to insurance companies and allows us to settle our clients’ cases for more money without needed a trial.
- We represent all construction accident clients on a contingency fee basis. This means you won’t owe us any money in legal fees unless we win your case.
Common Types of Bridgeport Construction Accidents
Construction accidents occur for a variety of reasons, but almost always involve negligence of some kind. Whether it’s a disregarded safety measure, inadequate training, or monitoring, the results can be catastrophic for workers or bystanders. Some of the most common construction accidents in Connecticut include:
- Crane collapses
- Crushed in/between objects or equipment
- Defective tools, materials, or products
- Electrocutions and electric shocks
- Equipment malfunctions
- Exposure to hazardous/toxic substances
- Falls
- Scaffold accidents
- Struck-by objects
- Structural collapses
- Tractor rollovers
- Transportation accidents
- Violence
Common construction accidents include broken bones, skull fractures, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal injuries, burns, poisoning, and wrongful death. No matter what type of construction accident caused your injuries, discuss with our personal injury lawyers what you should do next to recover compensation. Our construction accident attorneys won’t let an insurance company take advantage of you.
Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury Claim?
If you were working at the time of your construction site accident in Bridgeport, our lawyers can help you file a workers’ compensation claim. We understand this program and how to obtain fair compensation for work-related injuries.
However, if your injury was serious and was the result of negligence on behalf of your employer, a manufacturer, a subcontractor, or the property owner you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit. A. Let us explore all the legal opportunities with you during a free consultation in Bridgeport.
How to Choose Your Bridgeport Construction Accident Lawyer
If you were injured in a construction accident, the lawyer you choose to represent you can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Ideally, you should look for an attorney:
- With experience handling construction accident cases
- Who possesses a track record of success in those cases
- Has a reputation for serving clients’ best interests
- Gets positive reviews from current and former clients
- With whom you feel comfortable speaking with
There are hundreds of attorneys who may claim to be able to help you, however, at The Flood Law Firm, our reputation speaks for itself. We have secured millions of dollars for injured clients and can help you and your family too.
Contact a Bridgeport Construction Accident Lawyer at The Flood Law Firm Today
If you or a loved one were injured at a construction site due to the negligence of another person, call The Flood Law Firm today. We will tailor a custom legal strategy and relentlessly fight for justice on your behalf. Learn more about your construction accident case today. Call (860) 346-2695 or request a consultation online at any time.
THE FLOOD LAW FIRM - BRIDGEPORT OFFICE
1087 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
P: 475-273-4100
