Construction Worker Injured when Boom Truck Tips Over, Potential
10/12/2007
On Tuesday a construction worker at Microsoft, located in Redmond, Washington, was injured when a boom truck fell over. The Department of Labor & Industries, an agency designed to protect workers, will do an investigation as to the cause of the accident. The investigation will focus on the cause of the accident and what the general contractor could have done to make the construction site safer for not only its employees but also the employees of the various subcontractors working there.
Have you been involved in a construction or workplace accident? If so, consider contacting an attorney today.
The general contractor along with the employer of the boom truck operator owe a significant duty of care to all of the workers on the Microsoft jobsite. Workers injured on construction sites should not only seek workers compensation benefits, they should also consult with a personal injury attorney to see if they have what is known as a "third-party" claim. If an injured worker doesn't take action the Department of Labor and Industries will hire an action to seek the reimbursement of the medical and time loss benefits paid but will not take vigorous action to seek damages for the workers pain, suffering or future economic losses. Injured workers should hire their own attorneys.
