IQ Personal Injury is pleased to announce that it now offers legal help and information for victims of construction site accidents. Construction workers face many risks on the job due to the hazardous conditions present on many construction sites. Although federal laws, such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA), exist to protect workers’ safety and minimize the risk of accidents, thousands of construction site injuries occur each year.
Heavy equipment, such as tractors and bulldozers, underground and overhead electrical lines, and powerful tools, like nail guns, can all contribute to a construction site accident. When equipment malfunctions or workers fall from scaffolding, the severe injuries that result can be career ending and life threatening. Many construction site accidents can be prevented if the proper safety precautions are taken by the construction site owner, general contractors, subcontractors, prime contractors, design and engineering professionals, and all other individuals working on the site.
If you have been injured in a construction accident and are interested in learning more about your rights, visit IQPersonalInjury.com today and complete the Free Case Evaluation form. Many construction site injuries are covered under the workers’ compensation system. However, in some cases, a third party may be responsible for an accident that occurs on a construction site. If this is the case, the injured worker may be able to recover damages through a construction accident lawsuit. A construction accident lawyer can investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury, identify the liable parties, and ensure that you receive the full compensation to which you are entitled.
The construction injury lawyers in the IQ Personal Injury national network understand the serious consequences that a construction accident can have on your life. They can protect your rights and fight on your behalf, so that you receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. The amount of time you have to file a claim may be limited by the statute of limitations, so it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your injury occurs.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
When to Call a Personal Injury Lawyer
I injured in a car accident; do I need a lawyer? My surgeon operated on the wrong hand; do I need a lawyer? I was fired without reason; do I need a lawyer? In these situations, the answer is yes, you probably should call a lawyer. However, suing other people in hopes of making a buck is becoming quite an epidemic. Frivolous lawsuits without any real damage done to the plaintiff are very common. Most do not even make it past the first stage in the personal injury lawsuit process because they are ludicrous. Lawsuits with no substance are referred to as frivolous; however, there are many cases that hiring a personal injury lawyer is absolutely necessary.
If you have been harmed by someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, or if a loved one has died due to the reckless or criminal behavior of a person or company, you should definitely contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. At this time of tragedy, the last thing you need to concern yourself with is the paperwork, deadlines, and red tape that are often associated with filing a lawsuit. That's what attorneys are for. They understand the law inside and out and can explain to you your legal rights following some harm that was done to you through no fault of your own allowing you to focus on healing and/or taking care of your family.
The reasons to contact a personal injury lawyer are quite extensive, but here are some of the most common practice areas that personal injury lawyers deal with:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Medical errors (medical malpractice/negligence)
- Wrongful death
- Dangerous/defective drugs (drugs that have been recalled)
- Defective vehicles (and tires, safety belts, braking systems, etc)
- Slips and falls on other people's property (known as premises liability law)
Even if you feel your injury is not that serious or if your tire blowing out didn't hurt anyone, that does not mean someone should not be held accountable for injury or damage that could have occurred. Manufacturers and retailers owe consumers a certain standard of care and safety.
If your surgeon operated on the wrong limb or if your pharmacist dispensed a medication you are allergic to, the parties must be held responsible. Experienced personal injury attorneys have handled thousands of these cases and they know how to fight to get you the compensation and justice you deserve.
If you feel you have suffered due to someone else's negligence then you should contact a personal injury lawyer.
If you live in the Dallas, Texas area and have been harmed due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, please visit the website of Dallas personal injury lawyers Polewski & Associates today to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation.
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If you have been harmed by someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, or if a loved one has died due to the reckless or criminal behavior of a person or company, you should definitely contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. At this time of tragedy, the last thing you need to concern yourself with is the paperwork, deadlines, and red tape that are often associated with filing a lawsuit. That's what attorneys are for. They understand the law inside and out and can explain to you your legal rights following some harm that was done to you through no fault of your own allowing you to focus on healing and/or taking care of your family.
The reasons to contact a personal injury lawyer are quite extensive, but here are some of the most common practice areas that personal injury lawyers deal with:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Medical errors (medical malpractice/negligence)
- Wrongful death
- Dangerous/defective drugs (drugs that have been recalled)
- Defective vehicles (and tires, safety belts, braking systems, etc)
- Slips and falls on other people's property (known as premises liability law)
Even if you feel your injury is not that serious or if your tire blowing out didn't hurt anyone, that does not mean someone should not be held accountable for injury or damage that could have occurred. Manufacturers and retailers owe consumers a certain standard of care and safety.
If your surgeon operated on the wrong limb or if your pharmacist dispensed a medication you are allergic to, the parties must be held responsible. Experienced personal injury attorneys have handled thousands of these cases and they know how to fight to get you the compensation and justice you deserve.
If you feel you have suffered due to someone else's negligence then you should contact a personal injury lawyer.
If you live in the Dallas, Texas area and have been harmed due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, please visit the website of Dallas personal injury lawyers Polewski & Associates today to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
18-wheeler causes violent five-vehicle crash in Plano
Dallas, TX-Amy K. Witherite, leading Dallas, Texas automobile accident lawyer, reports multiple people were injured in a five-vehicle wreck on Central Expressway, just north of 15th Street in Plano. A total of eight people were treated for injuries after an 18-wheeler lost control around 3:00 p.m., on Monday, December 14, 2009, as reported by WFAA TV.
According to Plano police officials, an 18-wheeler veered into the southbound HOV lanes for unknown reasons, when it slammed into a TxDOT truck located in a construction zone. The out-of-control semi-truck then hit another pickup truck, which was launched into the air over a box truck, and onto a Mazda. The TxDOT truck that was struck by the 18-wheeler was thrown into a concrete median. The impact of the collision pushed the median into the northbound lanes of traffic. A total of eight motorists were injured in the violent wreck; three were taken by emergency medical services (EMS) teams to an area hospital for treatment, while five others were treated at the scene by EMS professionals and released. Officials have not released the conditions of the injured victims, or details of their injuries at this time. The identities of the motorists are currently being withheld as well. Police investigators are reportedly conducting a full investigation into the major collision. No charges have been filed. It is unknown if the victims have sought legal representation.
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According to Plano police officials, an 18-wheeler veered into the southbound HOV lanes for unknown reasons, when it slammed into a TxDOT truck located in a construction zone. The out-of-control semi-truck then hit another pickup truck, which was launched into the air over a box truck, and onto a Mazda. The TxDOT truck that was struck by the 18-wheeler was thrown into a concrete median. The impact of the collision pushed the median into the northbound lanes of traffic. A total of eight motorists were injured in the violent wreck; three were taken by emergency medical services (EMS) teams to an area hospital for treatment, while five others were treated at the scene by EMS professionals and released. Officials have not released the conditions of the injured victims, or details of their injuries at this time. The identities of the motorists are currently being withheld as well. Police investigators are reportedly conducting a full investigation into the major collision. No charges have been filed. It is unknown if the victims have sought legal representation.
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