Honolulu Construction Attorney
Frequently asked questions answered by our Honolulu Construction Lawyers
Honolulu construction lawyer Roy. J. Bell III offers the following answers to some frequently asked questions about construction accidents:
What type of damages can I expect to recover if I am injured on a construction site?
Your construction attorneys in Honolulu can seek to recover for the following damages:
- Medical expenses and therapy costs, including future expenses
- Lost earnings
- Time lost from work
- Property that was damaged, such as your vehicle
- Permanent disfigurement or disability
- Emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, and interference with family relationships
- Any other costs directly due to your injury
What should I do if I am injured on the job at a construction site?
You should immediately notify your supervisor and seek medical assistance. If you do not make a report, you may not be able to collect workers compensation benefits. When you go to the doctor, be sure to say the injury occurred at work.
Can I collect workers compensation if I am at fault?
Fault is not an issue in determining and paying workers compensation benefits, seek assistance from our accident law firm in Hawaii.
What type of workers comp benefits can I receive after my injury?
In Hawaii, your benefits include temporary total disability benefits-wage loss benefits as long as you are certified as disabled from work by a treating physician. Permanent partial or total disability payments and disfigurement payments may also be paid depending on the situation.
What if I cannot do my job after my injury?
Should your injury prevent you from returning to your usual occupation, you may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services.
What if I am laid off or fired after an injury?
If you are fired or let go after your injury, you should speak to a Honolulu accident attorney about the types of legal recourse that may be available under laws such as the ADA or FMLA.
A skilled construction law firm in Honolulu can help with your job site injury
Are you seeking the help of a Honolulu construction law firm Were you injured on the job at a construction site? Contact Roy J. Bell III, Attorney at Law, a Law Corporation, as soon as possible after your injury. If you, a friend, or family member is seeking an experienced, ethical, and successful attorney to fight for you, contact us for a free initial consultation with a topnotch construction attorney in Honolulu. There is no fee unless we successfully obtain recovery on your behalf.
