If you or a loved one works in the construction industry and have been injured on the job, you should not have to fight for the compensation you deserve. Unfortunately, there are times when companies and insurance carriers do not do the right thing. The team at Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. is ready to help. Our Ocean County construction accident attorneys will investigate your claim so we can secure the compensation you deserve. We serve Lakewood, Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Manchester, Berkeley, Lacey Township, and all other areas of the county.
The team at Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. is always fully dedicated to the client. By limiting the number of cases we take, and keeping our caseload limited, we ensure 100% dedication to each client.
Getting to the bottom of a construction accident can be complicated. Your attorney will gather all of the evidence necessary to prove the other party’s negligence. This can include obtaining all accident reports, speaking to eyewitnesses, and even having an expert reconstruct the accident scene if necessary.
Your attorney will be your liaison between all other parties involved. Your focus will be on recovering from your injuries. Your attorney will handle negotiations and the inevitable back and forth that can be overwhelming to individuals. If the other side does not make a fair settlement offer, your attorney will be ready to go to trial.
Construction workers face more risks on the job than most people do. Due to these risks, the construction industry is highly regulated by federal and state authorities. When we turn to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, we see that construction is near the top of the charts when it comes to injuries and fatalities. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 20.7% of all workplace fatalities were construction workers during the latest reporting year.
Construction workers have to worry about traumatic injuries such as spinal cord damage, broken and dislocated bones, head and brain injuries, lacerations and amputations, etc. However, they must also be concerned with injuries that take longer to appear and occur due to long-term exposure:
Our team is ready to help injured workers in Lakewood, Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Manchester, Berkeley, Lacey Township, and Stafford Township.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in a construction accident, you should seek legal assistance. The team at Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. believes you should be fairly compensated for your injury-related expenses. This includes compensation for:
If you need an Ocean County construction accident attorney, you can contact us for a free case evaluation by clicking here or calling us at (732) 936-9920.
