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At NST Law, we are dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve.
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Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
Injured construction workers may be entitled to recover compensation through workers’ compensation and a personal injury lawsuit. The Memphis construction accident lawyers at NST Law can identify all liable parties and ensure you recover all the compensation and benefits to which you are entitled.
Construction work is one of the most hazardous occupations, with 31 fatal accidents reported in Tennessee in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is in addition to 1,230 non-fatal accidents resulting in injury, as reported by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
These injuries can be debilitating and costly. The Memphis personal injury attorneys at NST Law can help injured construction workers recover the compensation they need for medical treatment and financial security.
Injured construction workers can count on the attorneys at NST Law to provide fierce advocacy and support during the difficult time following an injury.
Our compassionate attorneys are champions for the injured who provide personalized services while leveraging the vast network of resources we have built over the 32 years since our establishment.
While we cannot restore health, we are committed to pursuing maximized support for each client.
Every client is important to us, and our clients can count on us to be transparent and accessible in keeping with our Six Pillars. These values have helped us achieve outstanding results for our clients, such as the following:
These results are more than just numbers to us. Each represents a difference we were able to make in the life of an injured worker who had, in many cases, lost everything due to their injuries.
NST Law is dedicated to improving the lives of the residents of Memphis and the surrounding areas by providing skillful representation for injured individuals as well as supporting charitable organizations that promote diversity, inclusion, and opportunities for low-income individuals and families.
Construction injuries can occur as a result of negligence by the following:
These parties may be liable if their negligence caused or contributed to your injuries. Although your employer or a co-worker may also have caused your injuries, they cannot always be held liable. Instead, you may have grounds to file a workers’ compensation claim.
Most construction injuries are covered by workers’ compensation, but there are some circumstances in which you are eligible to file a lawsuit.
All construction companies are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Regardless of how your employer classifies you for income tax purposes, if you work exclusively for one employer and that employer controls your hours and wages, you are most likely an employee for workers’ compensation purposes.
Workers’ compensation provides advantages to the employer and the employee. For employers, it provides protection from further liability. For employees, it provides the following:
Employees have the right to enlist the help of an attorney for the filing of their workers’ compensation claims.
Workers’ compensation provides free medical care for injuries or illnesses that are tied to the claim.
Yes and no. Your employer is required to provide you with a panel of three doctors from which to choose. The only exception is the emergency treatment you receive for your injury, in which case your employer should reimburse you.
Workers’ compensation typically does not cover second opinions, but you can pay for a second opinion out of your own pocket or with your own insurance if you disagree with the initial doctor’s assessment.
You receive 100 percent coverage with workers’ compensation with no co-pays or deductibles.
The cost of travel is included in workers’ compensation coverage when you must travel a distance of 15 miles or more.
In addition to medical care, workers’ compensation provides weekly payments equal to two-thirds of your most recent income based on your average income during the past year. These payments are known as disability payments, and they can be temporary or permanent.
Temporary disability is an impairment from which you are expected to recover but lasts longer than seven days. Temporary disability payments are paid until your condition no longer prevents you from returning to work.
A permanent disability is an impairment from which you are not expected to recover. This is determined when your doctor confirms that the maximum medical approval is reached. The two types of permanent disability are:
The disability award is the same whether the disability is permanent or temporary, with the exception of partial disability. Partial disability payments deduct the amount you are able to earn from your award.
Workers’ compensation offers death benefits to the family or estate of the deceased worker as follows:
Workers’ compensation has the following limitations:
If you are not a covered worker or if an outside party caused or contributed to your injuries, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.
In a personal injury lawsuit, you may be able to recover economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages.
Economic damages are verifiable, monetary losses that stem from the injuries. They include the following:
Non-economic damages are subjective damages related to non-monetary losses and may include the following:
Punitive damages are rare, but they are awarded in cases where the defendant’s conduct leading to the injury was deliberate or demonstrated a flagrant disregard for safety.
In the tragic death of a family member while at work, a wrongful death lawsuit may be available if the worker was not covered by workers’ compensation or if liable parties outside the employer can be identified.
Damages available in a wrongful death lawsuit are similar to the damages available in a personal injury lawsuit, but also include the following:
The following Memphis workplace accidents were reported to OSHA for the calendar years 2017 through 2022:
These tragic and preventable incidents are consistent with the most common causes of construction injuries:
Memphis is home to several high-performing hospitals and trauma centers:
Our law firm operates on a contingency basis. This enables injured individuals to access quality legal counsel without the necessity of massive financial resources. A contingency fee arrangement also gives us an added incentive to give your case our undivided attention. If you don’t get paid, neither do we.
Our law firm also provides a free case evaluation, which means you risk nothing from an initial consultation. Schedule yours today to ensure you get a champion for your cause as soon as possible. Don’t let time run out. Contact the champs today for a FREE case review.
It is important to contact a Memphis construction accident attorney as soon as possible after your accident. The state of Tennessee imposes strict deadlines on workers’ compensation claims, and early attorney involvement can ensure your attorney has time to prepare your case ahead of the deadline.
If you are filing a lawsuit, the Tennessee statute of limitations is just one year in most cases. This is a short time limit, and your attorney will need as much time as possible to prepare your case.
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance. Insurance companies are large businesses that have the advantage of vast resources combined with years of experience to minimize compensation. These companies are adverse to you, and without a competent workers’ compensation or third party liability attorney, you are at a disadvantage.
A workers’ compensation attorney at NST Law will match or exceed the skills and experience of the insurance company and their attorneys while serving your interests.
Contact us for a free consultation now so that we can review your case and decide how we can best help you.
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