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Construction work is one of the most hazardous professions in the United States. According to IMEC Technologies, 21 percent of all work-related deaths occur in the construction industry. With millions of active construction workers nationwide, including in University Place, WA, the risks remain high despite technological advancements and safety measures.

Palace Law understands the challenges and dangers construction workers face every day. If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site, our experienced attorneys are here to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Contact Palace Law at (253) 544-5935 today for trusted legal help—protecting construction workers' rights and securing the compensation you deserve!

Common Causes of Construction Worker Injuries

Construction sites are bustling environments with heavy machinery, elevated work areas, and complex tasks—all of which contribute to potential hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies the "Fatal Four" as the leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry:

Falls: Responsible for 38.7 percent of construction-related deaths
Struck by an Object: Account for 9.4 percent of fatalities
Electrocution: Contribute to 8.3 percent of deaths
Caught In-Between Incidents: Account for 7.3 percent of fatalities

By eliminating these "Fatal Four" hazards, OSHA estimates that hundreds of lives could be saved annually.

Additional factors contributing to injuries include:

Faulty ladders and scaffolding
Lack of fall protection
Inadequate safety training
Defective equipment
Lack of eye and face protection

If you’ve suffered a construction injury in University Place, understanding your legal rights is essential.

Determining Liability in Construction Accidents

Determining who is responsible for a construction accident can be challenging due to the involvement of multiple parties. These may include landowners, contractors, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers. Liability often depends on the level of control and responsibility each party has at the construction site.

Key potentially liable parties include:

Landowners: May be responsible if they maintain control over the site and fail to address hazards.
General Contractors: Have a duty to maintain a reasonably safe work environment, hire competent workers, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Subcontractors: Responsible for the safety and proper execution of their specific tasks on-site.
Architects and Engineers: Can be held liable if design flaws or failure to meet safety standards contribute to an accident.
Equipment Manufacturers: May be responsible for accidents caused by defective machinery or tools.

Multiple parties can share liability in complex cases. For example, if both a contractor and an equipment manufacturer knew about hazardous conditions but failed to act, both could be held accountable.

In Washington, the rules that apply to a third-party construction injury claim are different from the workers’ compensation system, and it is not always obvious which path, or combination of paths, is available after a serious accident. We can evaluate how state law applies to your situation and explain whether you may have claims against a negligent property owner, a careless subcontractor, or a company that supplied unsafe equipment at a job site in or around University Place.

Types of Compensation Available for Construction Injuries

After a construction accident, injured workers may be entitled to various types of compensation, including:

Medical Expenses: Covers hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, and ongoing treatments.
Lost Wages: Compensation for time missed from work due to injuries.
Future Earnings: If the injury results in a long-term or permanent disability, compensation may cover reduced earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain and emotional distress caused by the injury.
Rehabilitation Costs: Covers vocational training if the worker needs to transition to a different job role due to injury.
Wrongful Death Claims: For families who have lost a loved one in a construction accident.

Navigating the legal process and calculating the full extent of damages can be overwhelming. That’s where a skilled attorney can make a significant difference.

Many injured workers are unsure how their medical bills will be paid, whether they can afford to miss work, or how a settlement or verdict might affect ongoing workers’ compensation benefits. We help you understand the difference between what the Department of Labor and Industries may cover and what a separate injury claim can address, so you can make informed decisions about your medical care, your return to work, and your family’s financial stability.

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How Palace Law Can Help You in University Place

At Palace Law, we have extensive experience handling construction accident cases in University Place and throughout Washington. Our dedicated legal team is committed to securing maximum compensation for injured workers.

Here are some of the ways we support injured construction workers:

Comprehensive investigation process: We thoroughly investigate the accident by visiting the site when appropriate, reviewing safety records, interviewing witnesses, and working with qualified professionals to understand exactly how the incident occurred.
Determining all available coverage: We analyze the insurance policies held by contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and other entities, and we coordinate these benefits with any workers’ compensation coverage so you are not leaving money on the table.
Negotiation and, when needed, litigation: We negotiate directly with insurance companies and self-insured employers to pursue a fair settlement and, if they refuse to be reasonable, we are prepared to present your case in court.
Personalized legal guidance: Every case is unique, so we explain your options in plain language, answer questions about timelines and potential outcomes, and create a strategy that reflects your medical needs, work history, and family priorities.

We also coordinate your injury claim with any workers’ compensation case you may have open, helping you avoid mistakes that could reduce your benefits or jeopardize your rights. Because our office is based in the Tacoma area, we are familiar with local courts, including Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma, and we understand how judges and juries in this region may view construction site safety and employer responsibility.

Whether you’re an electrician, carpenter, roofer, plumber, or laborer, we understand the vital role you play in your family’s financial stability. We’re here to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the justice you deserve.

What To Do After a Construction Accident

In the hectic moments after a construction accident, it can be difficult to know what steps to take to protect your health and your legal rights. Your first priority should always be safety and medical care, but the choices you make in the hours and days that follow can also affect any future claim you bring. Taking a thoughtful approach can help preserve important evidence and make it easier to explain what happened later on.

After you receive needed medical treatment, it is generally wise to report the incident to your supervisor, document the scene with photos or videos if you can do so safely, and get contact information for any witnesses who saw what occurred. You should also keep copies of any incident reports, medical records, or communication from your employer or the Department of Labor and Industries, and avoid giving detailed recorded statements to insurance adjusters before you understand your options. If your accident took place on a job in University Place or elsewhere in Pierce County, speaking with a construction accident lawyer University Place workers trust can help you understand how these early steps may affect both a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party injury case.

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Why Choose Palace Law?

At Palace Law, our commitment is to protect working people and their families. With decades of experience in construction accident cases, we are staunch advocates for workers’ rights. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay us unless we recover compensation on your behalf. From start to finish, we’ll fight for your financial recovery so you can focus on healing.

Our firm has been representing injured people since 1995, and our attorneys bring more than a century of combined legal experience to every case we handle. Over the years, we have taken on large construction companies, government entities, and insurance carriers on behalf of injured workers in communities like University Place, building a track record of standing up for people who have been hurt on the job.

We also know that many construction workers and their families come from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, and clear communication can make a stressful situation more manageable. Our team works to provide accessible, multilingual support, keeps you updated on every major development in your case, and uses modern case management tools so you can easily get information, share documents, and stay involved in important decisions about your claim.

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Contact Palace Law Today

If you’ve been injured in a construction accident in University Place, don’t wait to seek legal help. Insurance companies may try to offer a low settlement that doesn’t fully cover your losses. Let Palace Law fight for the compensation you need and deserve.

After an accident, you may be dealing with treatment at facilities in the Tacoma and Pierce County area, worrying about when you can return to work, and fielding calls from claims adjusters who want quick answers. Reaching out to a construction accident attorney University Place residents can turn to allows you to have someone step in, gather the facts, and communicate with the insurance companies while you focus on your medical recovery.

Call us today at (253) 544-5935 for a free consultation and let our experienced attorneys help you get back on your feet.

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