Denver Construction Accident Lawyers Securing Benefits For Injured Colorado Workers

The construction industry is essential to growth in Denver and throughout Colorado, but it remains one of the most dangerous fields in the nation. When you suffer a serious construction site injury, your recovery requires dedicated legal representation to protect your health and financial future.

Based out of our offices in Denver and Castle Rock, our attorneys at The Merkel Law Firm, LLC focus exclusively on workers’ compensation, including construction accident claims. We understand that these cases often involve multiple parties and severe, life-altering injuries. Practicing statewide, we are ready to to secure the Colorado construction workers’ comp you need to rebuild your life.

Common Causes Of Construction Accidents In Denver And Throughout Colorado

Construction sites present diverse and serious hazards. We investigate every incident to determine fault and maximize your job site injury claims in Colorado, focusing on the most frequent causes of catastrophic accidents:

• Falls: The leading cause of death and serious injury, often stemming from unprotected edges, faulty scaffolding or failure to use fall protection.
• Struck by object: Falling tools, debris or materials dropped from heights, resulting in severe head or neck trauma.
• Electrocution: Accidents involving contact with exposed live wires, overhead power lines or defective tools, leading to severe burns and internal damage.
• Caught in/between: Incidents where workers get crushed or caught between heavy equipment, collapsing trenches or machinery.
• Scaffolding and trench failure: Collapses that cause complex fractures, internal injuries or asphyxiation.
• Heavy machinery accidents: Accidents involving cranes, forklifts or excavators that inflict crushing and catastrophic harm.

We thoroughly investigate these hazards to determine if a negligent third party contributed to your accident.

Common Injuries Facing Colorado Construction Workers

Construction accidents cause some of the most life-altering injuries that necessitate looking beyond standard workers’ compensation limits. When you face injuries this severe, you require skilled representation to cover lifelong care costs:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs): Head injuries caused by falls or falling objects that result in permanent cognitive and functional damage.
• Spinal cord injuries: Severe damage leading to partial or total paralysis, drastically changing your future mobility and independence.
• Amputations and loss of limb: Injuries caused by heavy machinery that require immediate, complex medical intervention.
• Severe burns: Extensive burns from electrical shock, fires or chemical exposure that necessitate multiple surgeries and long-term care.
• Permanent orthopedic damage: Complex fractures or joint damage that cause permanent mobility limitations.

These catastrophic injuries require careful litigation to secure the long-term, comprehensive financial support you deserve.

Navigating Construction Accident Claims In Colorado

Colorado law protects you if you sustain an injury during your employment. Most importantly, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. You receive benefits regardless of who caused the accident. We work diligently to secure all entitled benefits:

• Medical care: The insurer must cover 100% of all necessary and authorized medical care with no co-pays or deductibles.
• Lost wages: You receive temporary disability benefits, typically two-thirds of your average weekly wage, while you cannot perform your duties.
• Permanent disability: Once you reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), you become eligible for benefits to compensate for any lasting impairment.

We investigate the site, contractor and equipment manufacturers to determine if a separate, third-party lawsuit can maximize your recovery beyond the limits of workers’ comp.

Take Action After A Serious Site Accident

If a construction accident severely injured you, your time to file a claim is limited. Let our vast experience become your legal advantage.

Call us at 303-276-8665 or reach out to us online to schedule your initial consultation today with a construction accident lawyer in Colorado.