What should I expect when I make a claim after a construction accident?

After a construction accident, workers’ compensation payments should begin as should negotiations to settle any lawsuits arising from the accident. Denied claims and contentious negotiations are common. Getting what you deserve can present many challenges.

If the negligence of a non-employer contributed to the injury, and a liability claim is possible, you should file a personal injury lawsuit with the help of an attorney. After filing a lawsuit:

• Settlement negotiations begin and can continue up to the time of a jury verdict
• The case will move forward with discovery (sharing information to build a case) and pre-trial motions (requests to the court to rule on issues such as the admissibility of evidence)
• A case will settle and you will receive an agreed upon sum of money, or the case will go to court
• A jury will decide liability and damages, awarding an appropriate amount of compensation
• Damages will be paid after the jury verdict or, in some cases, after a successful appeal.