Virginia Beach Construction Accident Attorneys

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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in Virginia?

When visiting or working on a construction site, one should always be careful, as they can be hazardous places.

If you have been injured in a construction accident in Virginia, the initial step is always to seek proper medical care.

Laws Regarding Construction Accidents in Virginia Beach Virginia

There are 2 general types of construction accidents in Virginia Beach.

The first is injuries suffered by those who are not employees on the Construction site. In these cases, bystanders are often hit by falling debris. When this occurs, a normal personal injury lawsuit will follow.

The second category of Construction Site accidents includes injuries suffered by construction workers on site. In most of these situations, the worker is limited to recovering worker's compensation. However, if there are multiple contractors on site, or if the injury was the result of a co-worker's actions, then the injured individual may be able to recover damages that surpass worker's compensation.

The first is injuries suffered by those who are not employees on the Construction site. In these cases, bystanders are often hit by falling debris. When this occurs, a normal personal injury lawsuit will follow.

Find a Construction Accident Attorney in Virginia

Whether you are a pedestrian or a construction worker, if you have been injured in a Construction Accident, you should always contact a qualified Virginia Beach Construction Accident attorney as soon as you can.

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Life in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia is a popular tourist town located on the Atlantic Ocean in the southeastern corner of Virginia. The city is home to an estimated population of over 440,000 residents and is the most populated city in all of Virginia. It is also the 41st largest city in the United States.

Virginia Beach is best known as a resort city and has beaches that stretch for miles with hotels, restaurants, and clubs crowding the ocean front for residents and visitors to enjoy. In fact, Virginia Beach is in the Guiness Book of World Records for having the longest "pleasure beach" in the world. Real Estate and tourism are the two biggest components to Virginia Beach economy. In addition to expansive beaches, the city is also home to 210 parks within it's city limits.

Virginia Beach is also home to a major fighter jet base for the U.S. Navy -- Naval Air Station Oceana which also helps drive the Virginia beach economy. Of the 11 public high schools in Virginia Beach one provides students with some interesting legal training. First Colonial High School has a legal student academy giving high school students classes in legal research and writing, intro to the law, and other law-based classes to prepare the students for a legal job. With a focus on the law at such a young age, it is no wonder that there are so many great lawyers in Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach lawyers are trained at some of the best schools in the country and with legal training as young as 14, it is no wonder that Virginia Beach lawyers are so good at what they do!

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