Columbia, MO Construction Accident Lawyers
We Represent the Rights of Workers
As a construction worker, you risk your health and safety every day while on the job. When accidents happen, you deserve to receive compensation to pay for medical bills and other financial burdens.
Our construction accident attorney in Columbia, Missouri, is here to help you recover workers’ benefits when you’ve been wrongfully injured.
Contact DM Injury Law today to schedule your free consultation. We are a contingency-fee-based law firm, which means you don’t pay unless we win.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Our Case Results
Injured workers have rights. When you or a loved one has been hurt while working in a work zone or construction site, our attorneys will fight for the compensation you deserve. Take a look at some of our successful case results in related incidents:
- $11,000,000: Our client’s son was killed in a work zone.
- $4,850,000: Our client was electrocuted to death while at work.
- $1,075,000: Our client’s father was a contractor who died on the job.
Missouri Construction Accident Statistics
Every year, hundreds of Missouri construction workers face serious injuries or fatalities. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, there were 18 work zone deaths in 2024. This is a 45% decrease from 2023.
Common Causes of Construction Accidents
Construction sites are inherently dangerous, but many accidents result from preventable oversights. Common causes of work zone accidents include:
- Falls from scaffolding, roofs, or ladders
- Accidents involving heavy machinery like cranes or bulldozers
- Electrocution from exposed wiring or improper safety protocols
- Falling objects like tools or materials
- Structural failure collapses
- Slip and fall accidents
Our construction equipment accident lawyer in Columbia will help you seek the compensation you need to fully recover from this accident.
Injuries You Can Receive from Construction Accidents
Whether you work with electrical wires or heavy equipment, you take a risk every day you go to work. While working in such an inherently hazardous area, you are more vulnerable to suffering serious injuries.
Some of the most common injuries you can sustain include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
- Fatal electrocutions
- Broken bones and fractures
- Burns, lacerations, and amputations
These injuries can burden you with expensive medical bills, life-altering treatment, and other losses. Our construction accident lawyer from DM Injury Law will help you secure the benefits you need to cover all of these financial losses.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Missouri Construction Workers’ Rights
Under Missouri law, construction workers are entitled to protections and benefits if injured on the job. Our lawyers and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists are here to fight for your rights.
Your Rights as a Worker
If you’ve been injured on the job, you need to follow these deadlines:
- You must notify your employer within 30 days of the injury.
- You have 2 years to file a workers’ compensation claim. If your employer doesn’t report the injury to the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation, you have 3 years to file.
Our team can help you file a workers’ compensation claim for all on-the-job injuries. Or, if your accident was caused by someone other than your employer, like a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer, you may be able to file a third-party personal injury claim.
Learn more: Personal injury or workers’ compensation?
With the help of a Columbia construction accident lawyer, you can rest assured that your deadlines will be met and you have the chance to secure the maximum amount of benefits possible, no matter the cause of your accident.
Benefits You Can Receive
Workers’ compensation benefits generally cover:
- Coverage for medical expenses
- Weekly payments equal to two-thirds of your usual salary
- Lump-sum payments based on the extent of your disability
- Lifetime tax-free payments of up to two-thirds of your regular income
- Wrongful death benefits, including ongoing payments for funeral and burial expenses
Mike’s Got This! Schedule Your Free Consultation!
Whether you need to file a workers’ comp claim or a third-party lawsuit, turn to our construction accident law firm in Columbia for reliable guidance. Our experts at DM Injury Law are here to help you seek the benefits you need to move forward.
Tell us what happened over a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.
