Meridian Construction Accident Lawyer

While many state and federal laws exist to regulate construction sites, accidents still occur daily. Unfortunately, construction accident victims can suffer life-altering injuries. An injured worker may face long-term physical, emotional, and economic consequences as they contend with the aftermath of their accident. These issues can be challenging enough on their own, but they can feel even more overwhelming if your accident resulted from someone else’s negligence. 

If you were injured in a construction accident, you do not have to fight for your right to justice alone. The talented Meridian, ID construction accident attorneys at Feller & Wendt have a wealth of experience helping construction accident victims recover the damages they are owed for the losses they have endured. Our attorneys are committed to thoroughly investigating your accident to determine fault and help you pursue a favorable outcome for your claim. 

How Can an Experienced Construction Accident Attorney Help Me?

At Feller & Wendt, we have an established reputation for successfully helping our clients achieve justice for their construction accident claims. We understand the complexities of Idaho’s workers’ compensation and personal injury laws and are ready to fight for you. Some of the ways our seasoned Meridian construction accident lawyers can help you include the following:

• Conducting an independent investigation into your accident
• Gathering evidence to establish liability
• Connecting you with doctors and medical experts
• Identifying all liable parties with a focus on potential third parties
• Negotiating with your employer’s insurance company on your behalf
• Putting you in touch with people who can submit all worker’s compensation paperwork correctly and in a timely manner
• Addressing your concerns about the legal process
• Representing your interests in court should a trial become necessary

Our team will work with you to understand every aspect of your accident so we can ensure you are fully informed about your legal rights and options. 

Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available to Construction Workers in Idaho

You should report any construction accident to your employer as soon as possible to protect your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. Be sure to report all injuries, even ones you think are minor. If you wait longer than 60 days to report, you may risk forfeiting your right to collect workers’ compensation benefits for your injuries.

After reporting your injury, your employer must provide the paperwork required to file a workers’ compensation claim. Several benefits are available to injured construction workers under Idaho workers’ compensation laws, including the following:

Medical Expenses

Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy must pay for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses related to your construction accident, including but not limited to payment for the following costs:

• Doctors’ visits
• X-rays
• Medications
• Hospital stays
• Physical therapy

Workers’ compensation will also cover expenses to treat mental health injuries such as PTSD. Your healthcare providers will send the bills directly to your employer’s insurance company.

Temporary Total Disability

If you cannot work for more than five days due to your injuries or are hospitalized as an in-patient, you are eligible for temporary total disability payments for lost wages while you are out of work for treatment.

Temporary Partial Disability

While your doctor may allow you to return to work while you are still recovering, they may limit the type of work, or the amount of work, that you are able to perform due to your injuries. If your doctor allows you to return to part-time or modified work, you may be able to recover temporary partial disability benefits.

Permanent Impairment and Disability Benefits

If you are permanently disabled, partially or totally, due to your construction accident, you may be entitled to permanent disability benefits. The amount and duration of benefits you receive depends on the nature and severity of your disability.

Who Can I Hold Responsible for My Construction Accident?

A third party other than your employer may have contributed to your accident and can be held liable for your losses through a separate claim. An experienced Meridian, ID construction accident lawyer can investigate and identify who is responsible for your accident-related losses. Some possible liable parties include the following:

• The construction company
• The property owner
• The government
• A product manufacturer
• The contractor or subcontractor

Depending on your accident’s unique circumstances, more than one party may bear fault for your injuries. Our attorneys will work to uncover each at-fault party so you can be compensated fully for your injuries and other losses.

Speak to a Seasoned Construction Site Accident Attorney at Feller & Wendt

Construction accidents can cause significant injuries and a stressful aftermath for victims. If you have suffered injuries in a construction accident, you should not be forced to pay for your own recovery. The knowledgeable Meridian construction accident attorneys at Feller & Wendt specialize in construction accidents and aim to be a pillar of support as they fight for your rights and interests. When you partner with one of our talented attorneys, we will leave no stone unturned as we investigate your case.

To learn more about our services and how we can help you, schedule a free consultation with a Meridian construction accident lawyer by calling (208)-391-5945 or completing our contact form.