Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in Alaska?
Construction sites are infamously dangerous and people get injured when they least expect it.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a construction incident in Alaska, the first thing you should do is get medical care.
Laws Regarding Construction Accidents in Sitka Alaska
There are 2 major types of construction accidents in Sitka.
The first is injuries sustained by those who are not employees on the Construction site. In these situations, bystanders are often hit by falling debris. When this occurs, a normal personal injury lawsuit will follow.
The second category of Construction Site accidents encompasses injuries sustained by construction workers on site. In most of these cases, 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 person may be able to recover damages that exceed worker's compensation.
The first is injuries sustained by those who are not employees on the Construction site. In these situations, bystanders are often hit by falling debris. When this occurs, a normal personal injury lawsuit will follow.
Help with your Construction Accident in Alaska
It does not matter whether you were a pedestrian who was injured by on-going construction, or you were working on the site when you were injured. In both cases, the best advice for you would be to contact a Sitka Construction Accident lawyer as soon as possible.
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