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What to Look for in a Construction Accident Attorney

February 2, 2022 by Michael Waks

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When accidents occur on construction sites, the associated injuries are almost always devastating. Thankfully, the affected parties—or their surviving loved ones—are usually entitled to compensation. While filing a claim can’t erase what happened, it could yield the funds needed to pick up the pieces in the aftermath. 

If you were hurt in a construction accident and you’re planning on taking action, a knowledgeable personal injury attorney can help. Just make sure the person you’re thinking about hiring possesses the following qualities, so your claim will be in good hands:

1. Applicable Construction Accident Experience 

Personal injury claims involving construction accidents are inherently complex. They often call for in-depth knowledge of various legal doctrines like premises liability and attractive nuisance, as well as insurance programs like those that provide workers’ compensation benefits. As such, you can’t count on just anyone for comprehensive counsel. 

It’s important that you turn to someone who has handled a significant number of construction accident claims in the past. Make sure they’re familiar with the many nuances of the law that could ultimately affect the outcome of your case. 

2. Trial Experience 

Since there’s always the chance that your claim could end up in court, it’s worth considering an attorneys’ litigation experience before you hire them. During your initial consultation, inquire about the firm’s history of taking cases to trial, as well as the kinds of judgments they’ve managed to secure on behalf of their clients. 

3. Valuable Resources

Investigating the circumstances surrounding a construction accident is incredibly demanding and calls for all kinds of experts and equipment. Put another way, in order to gather convincing evidence of both liability and damages, your lawyer is going to have to be highly resourceful. They must also have an extensive professional network they can call upon as needed. 

4. Honesty 

Sadly, not all personal injury attorneys practice with integrity. Some just want to secure as many settlements as possible, for example, so they churn out claim after claim without actually considering each client’s best interests. There are also firms that charge far more than they should for what little they do. 

You can evaluate a lawyer’s integrity by asking strategic questions during your first meeting and then scrutinizing their answers. For example, if you ask about the fee structure, they should be totally transparent and provide a clear explanation of what you’ll be responsible for when. And if you ask about the most likely outcome of your claim, they should discuss all possible resolutions openly without making any guarantees, since they know legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable. 

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Your Injuries Are Personal to Me 

For help with your construction accident claim, turn to the Law Office of Michael D. Waks. Attorney Waks has been in the legal field for 40 years, and to this day, he remains a tireless advocate for injured parties and their loved ones. To schedule a free initial consultation with a construction accident attorney in Long Beach, complete our Contact Form or call (562) 206-1939.

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Michael Waks is an aggressive advocate for people who have suffered because of someone else’s actions. Michael decided to become a personal injury lawyer when, while clerking at a legal defense firm during law school, he witnessed and was infuriated by asbestos manufacturers spending millions to avoid taking responsibility for the egregious injuries they caused. Immediately after passing the bar, Michael opened his own firm in Long Beach, CA to help the victims of personal injury accidents get every benefit owed them under the law.
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