Practice Areas
Construction Accidents
The personal injury attorneys at Brett & Coats represent clients injured in construction accidents who seek prompt, fair and just compensation for injuries caused by the acts of others. We have been helping personal injury victims win substantial settlements and awards for more than 36 years.
We practice throughout Washington State from our offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Bellingham. Because of our technical systems, we are paperless and wireless so we can meet with clients anywhere in the state.
Construction workers face a wider variety of hazards and a greater risk of work-related injury or death than employees in any other U.S. industry. On average, two people every week lose their lives in work-related accidents in Washington State. Another 250,000 employees file workers' compensation claims due to job-related injuries and illnesses each year.
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT CLAIMS ARE IN ADDITION TO WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION
While Washington State workers cannot sue their employers or co-workers for injuries caused in the workplace, they may file what is known as a “third party” action. If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone other than your employer while on-the-job, our attorneys have the training and experience to develop the critical evidence necessary to prove your construction accident claim.
Third party actions are in addition to Workers’ Compensation. A third party claim might be made against:
- someone who is not a co-worker;
- the manufacturer of defective equipment;
- a property owner who failed to provide a safe environment or warn of hazards, or;
- another contractor whose negligence caused the worker's injury on the job site.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
Do not wait until it is too late to seek legal advice. If you have suffered an on-the-job injury caused by the actions of another party, contact our office today. We offer a free initial evaluation of your claim. You may be entitled to compensation.
Our attorneys will negotiate a prompt, fair and just settlement or fight aggressively to ensure that you receive full maximum compensation in accordance with the law.
At Brett & Coats, our lawyers give proactive attention to the needs of each client. We help by coordinating medical payments, organizing documentation and supporting each client through the sometimes difficult claims process. Since insurance companies know our firm’s determination to litigate cases when a settlement offer is inadequate, we are usually able to resolve construction accident claims through negotiation. Call the attorneys at Brett & Coats PLLC today at 1-800-925-1875, 360-714-0900, or contact us via our online form.
