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Construction sites are extremely dangerous. They not only expose construction workers to endless, serious risks, but because of the conditions, machinery, and equipment involved, the resulting injuries can be deadly. That’s why it’s imperative to have a Las Vegas construction accident lawyer fighting for you. As Las Vegas continues to grow rapidly, the construction industry continues to boom. Consequently, catastrophic construction accidents are becoming more and more frequent. If a Las Vegas construction accident hurt you, contact the Las Vegas personal injury attorneys at Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC today.

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You may receive a direct call from the insurance company offering you a settlement amount. Chances are, that amount is not adequate or fair. It is wise to refuse the offer, refer the insurance company to your lawyer, and let them negotiate on your behalf to determine a settlement amount that will fully cover your medical bills and recovery.

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At Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC, we are also committed to maximizing recovery on behalf of our clients. While we cannot guarantee an outcome in any particular future case, our dedication has allowed us to recover more than $600 million in settlement and jury verdicts for our clients.

Common Construction Trades With Higher Injury Rates In Las Vegas

Manufacturing Workers

Workers in a factory are in constant exposure to objects and equipment that can cause extensive injury and even death. They may experience overexertion from trying to keep pace with machines, injury from repetitive motion, exposure to harmful substances, or receive bodily injury from a slip and fall incident.

Heavy Equipment Operators

One of the biggest causes of injury to heavy equipment operators is faulty parts in the machinery. Faulty parts can cause collisions or accidents that injure not only the driver, but also others outside of the equipment. Accidents can also occur due to improper maintenance, inclement weather conditions, or operator error.

Sewer & Duct Construction

Construction workers who service sewers and ducts in Las Vegas face a variety of hazards, including being buried alive, drowning, falling debris, dangerous, toxic gases, and faulty equipment. Not only can workers be severely injured or maimed, but they could also die as a result of their hazardous work environment.

Demolition Jobs

Demolition work involves a wide variety of hazardous situations. At Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC, the most common injuries we see from demolition sites were caused by toxic gas or chemical exposure, falling from ladders or scaffolding, explosions that cause debris to become a dangerous projectile, falling objects, or traumatic brain injuries.

High-Rise Construction Workers

Construction employees who work on high-rise buildings and skyscrapers face extremely dangerous situations every day. Not only do they face the most common construction hazards, including crush injuries, severed fingers or limbs, or falling objects, but they have the added risk of falling from great heights and the threat posed by high winds or fire.

Power-Tool Operators

Working with power tools poses a wide variety of dangers, including puncture wounds, lacerations, severed fingers or limbs, eye injuries, hearing loss, electric shock from poorly maintained cords or wet conditions, crush injuries, amputations, and more. If the worker is not wearing proper protective equipment, their injuries can be even more severe.

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Who Can Be Held Liable For Construction Accident Injuries?

Construction Site Owner(s)

If you were injured as a result of a construction site owners’ negligence to post warning signs and ensure the site is safe, you can sue the site owner.

General and Sub-Contractors

General contractors and subcontractors are legally required to provide workmans’ comp insurance for their employees in case of any injuries received while on the job.

Prime Contractors

Prime contractors work with the government to manage subcontractors on a project, and are responsible for making sure the work is completed as stated in the contract.

Architects & Engineers

Engineers and architects of buildings have the potential to face negligence lawsuits if they failed to be thorough or responsible in any aspect of their work.

Manufacturers, Retailers & Wholesalers

Manufacturers and material sellers are responsible to check for product recalls or defective concerns to ensure the product they sell will perform as it should.

Common Types of Las Vegas Construction Accidents

There are many moving parts at a construction site. As a result, construction accidents can occur due to a variety of reasons. Some of the more common Las Vegas construction accidents include:

Hoist, Crane Or Scaffolding Accidents

Defective parts, improper training, and operator error can lead to severe accidents. The boom can come in contact with electrical wires, causing electric shock and injury. Some of the most common hoist injuries associated with equipment failure are deep gashes or lost teeth, while crane incidents often involve bystanders or workers who are struck by a falling object.

Scaffolding Accidents

Workers using scaffolding face a variety of risks and possible injuries. One misstep or loss of balance, and they can fall several floors at a time, leading to broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, or impalement injuries. The equipment can be faulty or defective, and cause injury to multiple workers at once.

Permanent Scarring And Disfigurement

Deep cuts and lacerations, amputated limbs or extremities, and crush injuries cause permanent scarring and disfigurement. Not only is scarring incredibly uncomfortable and painful, but its often unsightly appearance also cause loss of confidence to the victim. They may experience lifelong discomfort, and require extensive follow up surgeries and therapy as they recover.

Gas Leaks, Explosions, & Fires

A construction site may use pressurized containers, heat-powered tools, and flammable chemicals that can result in deadly explosions, gas leaks, and fires. When a gas pipe is leaking, a single spark or bit of static electricity can ignite the gas and cause an explosion. Gas leaks and explosions on a construction site cause severe burns, permanent disfigurement, and even death. Victims often experience a variety of burn-related issues including gangrene, infection, debilitation, amputation, and permanent pain, not to mention unsightly scarring and disfigurement.

Heavy Machinery Accidents

When working on a construction site, heavy machinery pieces are often necessary to get the job done. However, negligently operated or malfunctioning machinery can cause severe injuries. Both the driver and inattentive bystanders or workers can be injured by the heavy machinery and be crushed, have broken bones, or a traumatic brain injury. The site owner can be held liable if the site was not properly roped off or protected.

Equipment Accidents

Equipment on a construction site can range from small power tools to large vehicles. Each of these pieces of equipment can result in dangerous injuries. If a construction worker is not properly trained on how to use a power tool or is not certified to operate certain equipment, extensive injury and property damage can occur both to themselves and to workers around them.

Electrocution Accidents

Electrical wires and electrical equipment pose a high electrocution risk for construction workers. Operators can unknowingly run a crane or hoist right into an electrical wire. An improperly trained worker may unwittingly touch a live wire and experience shock and electrical burns. If a contractor does not get a professional electrical inspection, they can be held liable.

Slips And Falls

Just one wrong step on a construction site, and you can find yourself on the ground with a broken bone, deep lacerations, or other significant injuries. In fact, according to the OSHA, slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of injury on construction sites. Slip and fall accidents can also occur as a result of defective products or lack of protective equipment.

Falling From Heights

Scaffolding and ladders allow construction workers to perform jobs at great heights. However, if the equipment is not put up correctly or not maintained, workers can fall from significant heights, resulting in debilitating injuries. A single misstep or moment of dizziness can send a worker plummeting to their death.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

Many construction workers must perform the same strenuous tasks over and over again. This work can result in repetitive stress injuries in the ankles, wrists, joints, and back or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Workers can also experience strains and sprains, shin splints, tendonitis, and a variety of other lasting medical concerns as a result, ultimately needing physical therapy or supportive braces.

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Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC was established in 2003 by partner attorneys Joseph L. Benson II and Ben J. Bingham. Since its founding, our firm has wanted to fight for the injured while providing victims the personal touch they need. As a result, no case is too large or too small for our firm to take on.

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Common Las Vegas Construction Accident Injuries

Spinal Cord Damage

Spinal cord injuries include damage to the vertebrae, ligaments, or discs in the spinal column, and lead to numbness, tingling, extreme pain, loss of sensation, temporary loss of movement, and even paralysis. Injuries are often permanent.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

A brain injury occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. The victim may experience whiplash, pain, headaches, challenged eyesight or hearing, dizziness, and even a lifelong altered personality. TBI can also cause paralysis or a coma.

Wrongful Death

Crush injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, electric shock, and falls can cause accidental death on a construction worksite. The victim may perish immediately, or they may pass away later from complications after being treated in the hospital.

Broken & Fractured Bones

Fractures and breaks can range greatly from small hairline cracks, to compound breaks where a broken bone punctures through the skin or through an artery. The victim may need immediate surgery, follow up surgeries, casting, therapy, and more.

Paralysis

Spinal cord injuries often lead to paralysis, whether partial or full. They may lose the motor function of one part of their body or their entire body, ultimately needing in-home nursing care for the rest of their life.

Head Injuries & Concussions

A bump or jolt to the head and neck can cause concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury. The victim may experience pain, headaches, vision loss, dizziness, loss of balance, or memory loss. The effects of a concussion can be long-term.

Deep Lacerations

Lacerations may require stitches or even surgery, depending on the extent of damage. If the edges are jagged or the wound is bleeding profusely, the victim will need immediate medical attention. Complications include infection and extensive pain.

Neck Whiplash Injuries

Whiplash occurs when the neck is injured by rapid back-and-forth movement such as a great fall or equipment collision. Symptoms include neck pain and stiffness, loss of motion, fatigue, and dizziness. Recovery can take several months.

Back Injuries & Herniated Disks

A herniation occurs when the disc bulges out of the spinal cord, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. Recovery can take several months depending on the extent of the nerve damage that occurred as a result.

What Types Of Damages Can I Recover In A Construction Accident Case?

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Past, Current & Future Lost Wages

Construction workers who have been injured on the job often face many missed hours of work due to the immediate recovery period. If their injury was extensive or life-altering and requires extensive medical follow-up or physical therapy, they face the reality of missed wages long term, and are eligible to receive compensation.

Medical Expenses Including Future Medical Bills

Extensive injuries often require follow up surgery, regular checks with the doctor, and lasting rehabilitation or physical therapy. While all this care is necessary, it leads to hefty medical bills. Your Las Vegas construction accident injury lawyer can help get your future medical expenses covered by using correct documentation and paperwork from your doctor.

Rehabilitative & Nursing Services

Workmans’ compensation settlements are designed to cover physical therapy and rehabilitative care that support the injured worker and their recovery. Your medical team will coordinate the care you need and communicate with your attorney to ensure the proper amount of compensation is received for your care.

Pain & Suffering Due To Injuries

Any substantial physical pain or mental difficulty you face following an injury in the workplace can qualify as pain and suffering. While some workmans’ comp policies do not cover pain and suffering costs, your attorney will do their best to use the law strategically get your pain and suffering covered.

Disfigurement & Scarring

In most states, workmans’ compensation provides coverage for medical care regarding permanent scarring or disfigurement that resulted from the workplace injury. The worker may need surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitative therapy, or other treatment to relieve pain and disability caused by the scarring, for the rest of their life.

Loss of Consortium & Enjoyment Of Life

When someone has died as a result of a construction site accident, their spouse can bring a Loss of Consortium suite that alleges their loss of spousal services. These include companionship, help with household dduties, sexual relations, comfort, personal relationship, the ability to bear children, and more. The spouse is eligible to receive compensation for their loss.

Our Personal Injury Lawyers Will Help You Obtain The Compensation You Deserve

Depending on the specific circumstances of the construction accident, injuries can vary in type and severity. Even when workers and their employers carefully follow safety procedures, serious injuries can result from a Las Vegas construction accident. If you were hurt on a construction site, contact Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC as soon as possible. Our experienced construction accident lawyers can get to work investigating what happened and fighting for the compensation you deserve.

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If I Am An Independent Contractor, Can I Sue Following a Las Vegas Construction Accident?

Nevada’s employment laws outline the compensation you may obtain following a Las Vegas construction accident. Specifically, it will depend on if you were an employee or an independent contractor.
An independent contractor is an entity or person contracted to perform services to another entity as a non-employee. Independent contractors typically fill out a 1099 instead of a W-2 when they start their employment. If you meet the legal definition of an independent contractor and you were hurt while working on a construction site, you can pursue legal action against any liable party, but must prove negligence and cannot receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Working with the legal team at Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC can help you determine whether you are an independent contractor and what types of compensation you may obtain.

If I am An Employee And I Was Injured While I was Working At a Construction Site, Can I Collect Compensation For My Injuries?

In Las Vegas, all employers must cover their employees with workers’ compensation insurance. This means if you are an employee and you were injured while working at a construction site, you can seek compensation through your employer’s workers’ compensation policy.
Under Nevada’s workers’ compensation laws, an employee cannot sue their company for their injuries or take their employer to court. However, employees can get up to the maximum benefits allowed by workers’ compensation, even if they were at fault for the accident.
If an employee suffers an injury at a construction site due to the negligent actions of a third party other than the employer, they may recover additional compensation through a personal injury claim. Such claims often stem from accidents involving defective machinery or equipment.
If you have been injured in a construction accident and are unsure whether you can pursue a workers’ compensation claim, make sure to contact the lawyers at Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC. We can help you figure out what claims you can pursue.

What Types Of Damages Can I Seek Following a Las Vegas Construction Accident?

If a Las Vegas construction accident injured you, you may seek certain damages through a personal injury claim. Damages can include:
- Medical expenses including past, current, and future medical bills
- Lost wages including past, current, and future lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Rehabilitative services including physical and occupational therapy
- At-home nursing care
- Personal property damages
- Paid services for things you cannot do because of your injury, like lawn maintenance or child care
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Scarring
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Wrongful death damages
A workers’ compensation claim is different from a personal injury claim. A workers’ compensation claim is limited to reasonable and necessary financial damages such as medical care, disability payments, and lost wages. We can help you figure out whether you may pursue a personal injury claim, a workers’ compensation claim or both.

How Much Money Can I Get Following My Las Vegas Construction Accident?

Many factors can affect the value of a construction accident claim, and no two claims are exactly alike. Consequently, no attorney can tell you exactly how much money you can recover following a construction accident. However, our experienced construction accident attorneys can go over these factors, figure out which ones are likely to impact your claim, and prepare the best case in response to go after maximum damages.
Some of the factors that can affect your claim include:
- The severity of your injury
- The required medical treatments
- Whether you will need medical treatments in the future
- Whether you suffered a permanent disability as a result of the injury
- Whether you can work following your accident
- The income you lost
- The extent of your pain and suffering
- Whether you need additional help or services following your accident

Do I Need To Prove Liability Following a Las Vegas Construction Accident To Collect Compensation?

In Las Vegas, if you file a personal injury claim, you must show that the other party was negligent to recover compensation for your injuries. This means you need to prove:
- That the other party owed you a duty of care
- The other party breached this duty of care
- This breach resulted in your injuries and damages
If you pursue a workers’ compensation claim, you do not need to prove fault to recover benefits. Even if you were at fault for the accident, if you were injured on the job, you can collect workers’ compensation from your employer.

Why Do I Need Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC To Help Me?

To present a well-prepared construction accident claim, you need an experienced construction accident lawyer on your side. Construction accident cases are complicated. Plus, they include dealing with large construction company insurance teams that will often try to do anything to stop or minimize you from collecting the money you need. When you work with Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC, you do not have to go through this challenging process on your own.
Our attorneys can not only properly represent you and your interests, but we can also:
- Investigate the accident thoroughly and present evidence that shows liability.
- Bring in experts and the documentation needed to establish the value of your damages.
- Handle the negotiation process, ensuring your case is treated fairly.
- If the other side is unwilling to negotiate, take your case to trial and fight for maximum damages.
If you or a family member suffered an injury because of a construction accident, our legal team is ready to help. Do not wait any longer. Contact Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC today for a free initial consultation, either through our contact page or by calling us at (702) 382-9797.

Are Construction Accident Related Injuries Covered by Nevada’s Workers’ Compensation Law?

What To Do If My Las Vegas Worker’s Construction Site Accident Claim Was Denied?

According to the statute of limitations for accidents in the workplace, you have 70 days to file an appeal to the Nevada Department of Administration if your initial claim was denied. You will need to send a Request for Hearing form and the denial letter to the DOA office, and you can attend the hearing in person if you desire. It is best to hire an attorney to ensure the process is followed appropriately.

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