Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Resources for Construction Accident Victims (Part B)
Emotional Trauma Following Your Accident
When work accident injuries are severe, construction worker victims might also suffer from psychological or emotional problems.
Should the accident involve more than one person, those who have less severe injuries or who survived the accident when others did not, may feel guilt and distress over the incident.
The victim and family members should consider seeking counseling to cope with these concerns as soon as they arise. Even if the victim doesn’t show any symptoms of depression or anxiety, it would be wise to have them evaluated by trained personnel, just to be on the safe side.
Services available to Victims of Construction Accidents
Many construction industry workers belong to a Union. In the case of an accident, injury, and/or death, the union is valuable resource for navigating through the paperwork required to ensure the victim and family receive the benefits owed to them.
Summary of Services
- Worker’s Compensation
- Disability Insurance
- Counseling
- Union advice
The key to dealing with a construction accident is to be prepared in advance. Knowing who to contact and what forms will be required can save valuable time. The worker should know this information, but it is also very important for family members to know the details as well in case the worker is injured severely enough to be incapacitated.
Information about the rules and regulations regarding construction can be found at the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s OSHA Construction Resource Manual. Additional information can be found at OSHA: Employee Workplace Rights and the National Safety Council.
Other resources that victims can find online are at the Social Security Administration, Social Security Disability Resources, and DisabilityInfo.gov.
Lastly, but one of the most important components regarding resources for the victims of a construction accident in Massachusetts is to contact a Boston personal injury attorney who is experienced in handling accident disability cases.
Negligence in Construction Site Accidents
The fault of the accident may be one of any number of sources:
- the contractor,
- the owner,
- the equipment manufacturer,
- the foreman of the site.
A Boston construction accident attorney will examine all the particulars of your accident and determine the negligent parties, as well as explain your rights and the possibilities for recovery of damages in your case.
What To Ask Your Lawyer?
When looking for an experienced attorney, ask critical questions, like:
- How long have you been practicing in Massachusetts?
- What is the largest settlement or verdict you have obtained?
- Do you have experience with construction accidents in Boston?
The attorneys at Kiley Law Group, located in Andover and Boston, Massachusetts take time when speaking with you about your case. Mr. Kiley’s firm will work with you on a contingent basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained Boston personal injury lawyers win your case.
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