The damages that you’re able to obtain from a construction accident start with workers’ compensation benefits. Most of the time, and I say most because the subcontractor and the general contractor are required to have workers’ compensation insurance.
Workers’ compensation will allow you to recover lost wages and also has a system in place that may provide a lump-sum recovery for those lost wages.
In addition, after a construction accident, you may be able to file a claim against the owner of the property or the general contractor for pain and suffering. This is known as a third-party action.
Through a third-party action, you may also be able to recover future lost earnings and compensation for pain and suffering. These claims work alongside the workers’ compensation system so that you may be able to receive a total compensation package for all the damages you suffered as a result of the accident.