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Quick Summary for Injured Workers: Construction sites are inherently dangerous, but you shouldn’t have to bear the financial burden of someone else’s negligence. While Utah workers’ compensation covers basic medical bills and partial lost wages, it is rarely enough to cover the true cost of a severe injury. The Law Office of Roberto Hernandez specializes in identifying negligent “third parties” (such as subcontractors or equipment manufacturers) to file personal injury lawsuits, securing full compensation for pain, suffering, and long-term financial losses for workers across Murray, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Midvale, and Draper.

Navigating the Dangers of Wasatch Front Construction

Utah is experiencing massive growth, and construction sites dot the Wasatch Front. With multiple contractors, heavy machinery, and high-pressure deadlines converging on a single site, the risk of catastrophic injury is immense.

When safety protocols are ignored in the rush to finish a project, workers pay the price. Severe injuries—including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord damage, crushed limbs, and severe burns—can instantly end a career and threaten your family’s financial stability. At The Law Office of Roberto Hernandez, we aggressively investigate construction accidents to uncover OSHA violations, safety oversights, and clear negligence.

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Workers' Compensation vs. Third-Party Lawsuits

The most critical factor in a construction injury case is understanding where your compensation will come from.

  • Workers’ Compensation (Your Employer): Under Utah law, workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system. It prevents you from suing your direct employer, but in exchange, it guarantees coverage for medical bills and a percentage of your lost wages. However, it pays nothing for pain and suffering.
  • Third-Party Personal Injury Claims: Construction sites are unique because many companies work together on a single site. If your injury was caused by anyone other than your direct employer or a direct co-worker, you can file a third-party personal injury lawsuit.

 

Who can be sued in a third-party claim?

  • General contractors who failed to maintain a safe site.
  • Negligent subcontractors are working in the same area.
  • Manufacturers of defective heavy equipment or power tools.
  • Drivers of delivery trucks or materials transport.
  • The property owner, if a pre-existing hazard caused the injury.
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Common Types of Construction Site Accidents

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies the “Fatal Four” leading causes of construction injuries. We frequently represent clients injured in these and other incidents:

  • Falls from Elevation: Scaffolding collapses, unprotected roof edges, and defective ladders.
  • Struck-By Accidents: Being hit by falling tools, poorly secured building materials, or swinging crane loads.
  • Caught-In/Between: Getting crushed between heavy machinery (like excavators or forklifts) and stationary objects, or trench collapses.
  • Electrocutions: Exposed wiring, unmarked power lines, and poorly maintained temporary power setups.

Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Accidents

In most cases, no. Workers’ compensation is considered the “exclusive remedy” against your direct employer in Utah. However, if your injury was caused by the gross negligence or intentional act of your employer, or if they illegally failed to carry workers’ comp insurance, exceptions may apply. More importantly, you can sue negligent third parties, which is where a personal injury attorney is vital.

Workers’ compensation is a safety net, but it is severely limited. It will not compensate you for physical pain, emotional trauma, disfigurement, or the full loss of your future earning potential. By hiring our firm to pursue a third-party claim alongside your workers’ comp claim, we can fight for 100% of the damages you have suffered, drastically increasing your financial recovery.

We understand that an injured worker is already facing financial strain. We operate entirely on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing up front for our investigation or representation. Our attorney fees are a pre-agreed percentage of the final settlement or verdict we secure for you. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.

While the statute of limitations for general personal injury claims in Utah is 4 years, workers’ compensation claims and claims against government entities have much shorter, stricter deadlines. Furthermore, construction sites change daily; evidence is quickly paved over, cleaned up, or demolished. Immediate legal intervention is critical to preserve evidence.

Secure your family’s future after a devastating workplace injury. Contact The Law Office of Roberto Hernandez today at (801) 590-3275 for a completely free, confidential case evaluation.