Injuries to workers are on the rise nationwide, but especially in the construction industry sector in Connecticut. Despite the fact that some hazardous construction sites follow municipal and federal safety laws, workers continue to risk their safety on a daily basis.
An injured construction worker has a good chance of being entitled to financial compensation whether or not they were at fault for the accident. Subcontractors fall under this category, many of whom were not formally employed by the site's owner. The question you may have is: Am I entitled to CT workers' compensation if I am a subcontractor on a construction site?
A CT construction accident attorney should be consulted while pursuing a fair settlement for your losses following a work site injury. The staff of Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law is ready to assist you. Call us today for help.
Subcontractors: Who Is Liable After a Construction Site Injury?
A subcontractor carries the same risk as a worker employed by a company on a construction site. They may sustain a serious injury while working from a variety of accidents, whether it is a slip and fall, contact with dangerous chemicals, electrocution, and or scaffolding collapse.
Construction workers have a right to a safe working environment. All parties have this right, including employees, independent contractors, and subcontractors. According to New York's workers' compensation statutes, an employer is exempt from claims filed by an injured worker. However, there are a few exceptions. In certain situations, subcontractors who suffer accidents on a job site may sue the site manager, a negligent general contractor or fellow co-workers to seek damages.
However, a subcontractor is usually protected by their own insurance under New York workers' compensation laws. The contracting party is required to provide coverage for them if they don't have their own workers' compensation insurance.
To ensure that all contracting parties are protected, a contractor or construction company must exercise due diligence. They must verify that the subcontractors have insurance coverage or documentation of their financial responsibility to cover the costs of accidents, fatalities, and injuries at the building site.
Negligence has no impact on a workers' compensation claim as New York is a no-fault state. Only when a personal injury case is filed does it apply.
Get Legal Assistance From The Team At Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law
You should seek legal assistance if you are unsure of who is liable for your construction accident injury if you're a subcontractor or third party. Depending on your circumstances, it could be a bit complicated.
At Brandon J. Broderick, we have CT construction accident attorneys ready to assist you. We have experience in the laws governing construction accident injuries and dedicate our time and resources to getting our clients justice.
Call us right now to discuss your claim or to learn more about the services we offer.