Construction and Work site Accidents

Las Vegas Attorney: Construction Accidents

Las Vegas and Henderson are among the fastest growing cities in the country, growth accompanied by a major surge in construction activity in residential communities, casinos and hotels on the Strip. It is not surprising that the area is also seeing a rising number of work site and construction accidents.

Construction sites are essentially hazardous environments. The general contractor and multiple subcontractors flood the area with electricians, plumbers, and other construction workers, all using heavy equipment, power tools and construction trucks. Men and women are working on rooftops, scaffolding and ladders. Others are in open trenches and foundation excavations. Serious accidents are not unusual.

Construction accident injury claims

An injury suffered in a construction accident may be catastrophic or fatal. Workers' compensation will not fully compensate the victim of a brain injury; back, neck or spinal cord injury; or amputation for his or her loss. In addition to medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, relatives of a person killed in a fatal accident deserve compensation for loss of love and support. At Harris Schwartz Lawyers in Las Vegas, we assist construction workers and their families with workers' comp claims and investigate the possibility of additional sources of compensation.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding the construction accident, the victim or surviving relatives may have reason to file a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturer of a defective power tool or other equipment, against a general contractor who erected a dangerous scaffold or against a subcontractor whose violations of OSHA regulations or contractor negligence caused injury.

When handling a construction accident injury or wrongful death claim, our lawyers, assisted by scientific and safety experts, perform a thorough investigation and build a strong case. Our success stories document large verdicts and settlements our attorneys have recovered on behalf of clients. It is our goal to help our client recover the resources necessary to rebuild a life.

You pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf

Our fees are contingent on the success of your case — you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys about a construction accident claim or a personal injury lawsuit, please call 702.880.4529 or e-mail us to arrange a free, confidential consultation. We welcome attorney referrals, and serve clients in Utah, Nevada and California from our Las Vegas offices.

Harris Schwartz Lawyers, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death