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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in Minnesota?

Construction sites require hard hats for a reason - they are particularly hazardous!

If you've been hurt in a Construction Accident in Minnesota, you should initially seek medical attention.

Laws Regarding Construction Accidents in Duluth Minnesota

All Construction Accidents can fall into two basic categories in Duluth.

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 Accidents deals with accidents and injuries suffered by employees on the construction site. For the most part, these employees are compensated through workman's compensation. In some cases, however, such as when a fellow employee caused the accident, the injured party may be entitled to greater recovery.

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.

Assistance with your Construction Accident in Minnesota

Whether you are a pedestrian or a construction worker, if you have been injured in a Construction Accident, you should always contact a qualified Duluth lawyer who understands how to handle Construction Accidents.

Talk to a Personal Injury Law Attorney now!

Life in Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota is the fourth-larges city in the state, with a population of about 85,000. It is the county seat of St. Louis County. It is located on the north shore of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes.

Various Native American tribes have lived in the area now known as Duluth for thousands of years. The first permanent European settlement of Duluth was established in 1852, and discovery of significant deposits of copper and iron led to a land rush, creating rapid population growth.

Around the same time, newly-build channels linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean allowed for large ships to access Duluth, further promoting economic growth.

During the first half of the 20th Century, Duluth, Minnesota underwent a major industrial boom, becoming an important center for steel manufacturing. However, by the 1970s, foreign competition began to seriously weaken the U.S. steel industry, leading to the closure of one of the major steel plants in the area.

More recently, Duluth, Minnesota has, with a good amount of success, transitioned into a tourism-based economy.

If you live in or near Duluth, Minnesota, chances are you can find a good lawyer for whatever legal problem you might have. Duluth, Minnesota lawyers are able to handle just about any case that walks through their door.

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