While most work places are pretty safe, people do get injured at their jobs, even people who work at desks. Factories are more dangerous than offices, but perhaps the most dangerous work places are construction sites. There may be dangerous chemicals, heavy equipment, falling objects, spaces without walls or guardrails, bare electrical wires, trenches that might collapse, half-finished stairways; the list of potential hazards is long. Conditions and hazards are constantly changing. Whether a remodeling job or a new skyscraper, construction sites are ripe for accidents.

An accident may result in nothing more than a minor scrape or cut, a mild burn or a broken bone. Or it could be severe, resulting in disability or, even, death, falls being the most common cause of fatalities. And while law makers and government agencies have tried to make sites safer, they can't prevent all accidents.

If you are hurt at a construction site where you work, you may be able to collect benefits, and possibly punitive damages, if the company managing the site has been careless or fallen short of required safeguards. Benefits begin with workers' compensation, but they may not stop there, which is why, if you are injured, you should consult with an attorney who will help you protect your rights.

Dealing with such accidents is multifaceted. You should receive care quickly to make sure your injuries don't get worse. As to damages, the situation may be complicated since construction projects generally involve more than one contractor. The site's owner, engineers, architects, managers and the companies that make the equipment may also share in responsibility. Thus, even if you are, for example, a laborer and receive workers' comp, you may still be able to seek damages from another source because of an unresolved hazard.

The Kosner Firm will help you understand the rules for the place you or a loved one works. We will help you sort out the benefits and compensation you have coming, and who is responsible for an accident. You deserve to have your present and future medical bills paid. And you should not lose your income. We'll help you sort out the complications and the laws that apply. And we'll talk to insurers and others involved to make sure your rights get timely and appropriate protection.