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Alaska Personal Injury Lawyers, Explaining Third Party Liability and Construction Accidents

Alaska Personal Injury Lawyers Explaining
Third Party Liability and Construction Accidents

Construction work remains among the most dangerous occupations in the United States and around the world, and injuries suffered at construction sites by workers were a large impetus in the formulation of worker's compensation laws in every jurisdiction.  However, worker's compensation laws do not necessarily deal with every situation, and below is an introduction to the issue involving third party liability and construction accidents.  If you or someone you love has been harmed in this manner, you need to seek the help of Alaska personal injury lawyers as soon as possible.

Worker's Compensation Laws and Their Limits

If someone is harmed in a construction accident, that worker generally can pursue benefits through worker's compensation laws.  While this system provides financial and medical help for those who need it, it does also come with limits in terms of the amounts that can be obtained and the amount of time someone can receive them.  Fortunately, there are situations where this remedy is not the only one available for someone who has been harmed on a construction site.

Third Party Liability

The concept of third party liability deals with situations where people who do not work for the construction company that employs the injured worker act in a negligent or reckless manner.  When this conduct by someone who works for another concern – such as a subcontractor, a supply delivery company or an inspection company – causes injuries suffered by someone working on the site, it could give rise to an Alaska personal injury lawsuit.

The Difference between Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation Law

There are several differences that exist between worker's compensation laws and personal injury laws, and the most important to those who have been injured on a construction site is that there is no pre-set statutory limit on the amount of damages that an injured worker can recover.  Alaska personal injury law allows for someone who has been harmed to recover all of the costs that he or she has incurred as a result of the negligent or reckless action that led to the injuries suffered, and he or she could also recover damages for pain and suffering.  No such damages exist under Alaska worker's compensation law.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a construction site accident that was the fault of a third party, you need to seek the help of Alaska personal injury lawyers who can help you through this complicated process.  Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.