Yes, you may be able to sue after a construction accident in Missouri if someone other than your direct employer caused or contributed to your injury, such as a subcontractor, general contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, negligent driver, or another third party. Workers’ compensation may cover part of your medical bills and lost wages, but it may not be your only option. At Sansone & Lauber, we investigate every construction accident to determine whether an injured worker has both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate third-party personal injury lawsuit for additional compensation.
The Direct Answer
After a construction accident in Missouri, you may have more than one claim.
You may have:
- a workers’ compensation claim
- a third-party personal injury lawsuit
- both, depending on how the accident happened
Workers’ compensation may cover medical care and part of your lost wages.
But a third-party lawsuit may allow you to pursue more complete compensation, including pain and suffering, future lost income, permanent disability, and the full impact the injury has had on your life.
That is why we investigate every angle.
When Can You Sue After a Construction Accident?
You may be able to file a lawsuit if your injury was caused by someone other than your employer.
That may include:
- a careless subcontractor
- an unsafe general contractor
- a negligent property owner
- a defective equipment manufacturer
- a delivery truck driver
- a crane operator
- a scaffolding company
- a maintenance company
- another contractor on the jobsite
Construction sites are crowded, dangerous, and controlled by multiple companies.
When one of those companies cuts corners, ignores safety, or creates a dangerous condition, injured workers may have the right to take legal action.
Can I Sue My Employer?
In many Missouri work injury cases, workers’ compensation is the main claim against your direct employer.
But that does not mean you are out of options.
The real question is this:
Did someone besides your employer help cause your injury?
If the answer is yes, you may have a separate third-party claim.
That third-party claim can be extremely important because workers’ compensation alone may not cover the full damage done to your life.
Why Third-Party Construction Claims Matter
Construction injuries are often serious.
They can end careers.
They can require surgery.
They can leave workers with permanent pain, limited mobility, or long-term disability.
A third-party personal injury claim may allow us to pursue compensation for:
- medical bills
- future medical treatment
- lost wages
- loss of future earning capacity
- pain and suffering
- permanent disability
- scarring or disfigurement
- loss of mobility
- reduced quality of life
- wrongful death damages if a loved one was killed
We do not assume workers’ comp is the end of the case.
We ask who caused this.
We ask who controlled the site.
We ask who failed to follow safety rules.
We ask who should be held accountable.
Common Missouri Construction Accident Cases We Handle
Construction accidents can happen fast and leave devastating injuries.
Common cases include:
- falls from ladders, roofs, and scaffolds
- crane and heavy equipment accidents
- falling tools, debris, or building materials
- electrocution and power-line accidents
- trench collapses
- forklift accidents
- defective equipment injuries
- unsafe walkways or jobsite hazards
- subcontractor negligence
- construction vehicle crashes
These are not minor accidents.
These are serious injury cases that require immediate action.
What To Do After a Construction Accident in Missouri
If you were hurt on a construction site, take these steps right away:
- get medical treatment immediately
- report the injury to your supervisor
- take photos of the scene, equipment, hazard, and injuries
- get witness names and phone numbers
- keep your boots, clothing, tools, and safety gear
- write down what happened while it is fresh
- do not give recorded statements without legal advice
- do not assume workers’ comp is your only option
- call Sansone & Lauber at 314-863-0500
Fast action matters.
The jobsite can change overnight.
Equipment gets moved.
Debris gets cleared.
Witnesses leave.
Companies start protecting themselves.
Evidence disappears.
We move quickly because waiting can damage your case.
Evidence That Can Help Your Construction Accident Claim
Construction accident cases are won with proof.
Important evidence may include:
- photos and videos of the accident scene
- incident reports
- witness statements
- OSHA reports
- safety meeting records
- inspection logs
- maintenance records
- subcontractor agreements
- equipment manuals
- jobsite video
- medical records
- wage records
If this evidence is not protected quickly, the companies involved may control the story before you ever get a fair chance to prove what really happened.
We do not let that happen without a fight.
Why These Cases Are Different
Construction accident claims can be more complicated than ordinary injury cases.
They may involve:
- multiple companies
- multiple insurance carriers
- workers’ compensation issues
- third-party liability
- OSHA safety rules
- defective equipment
- serious injuries
- permanent disability
- lost earning capacity
That is why you need a law firm that knows how to investigate, identify the real defendants, and fight for the full recovery available.
Why Choose Sansone & Lauber?
At Sansone & Lauber, we fight for injured workers and injury victims across Missouri.
We know construction accident cases are not simple.
We know companies blame each other.
We know insurers try to limit payouts.
We know injured workers are often told workers’ comp is their only option.
We do not accept that without a full investigation.
We help injured construction workers by:
- investigating what really happened
- identifying every responsible party
- preserving jobsite evidence
- reviewing safety failures
- pursuing workers’ compensation benefits when available
- pursuing third-party injury claims when possible
- dealing with the insurance companies
- fighting for maximum recovery
We do not let the employer, contractor, subcontractor, equipment company, or insurance carrier define your case.
We investigate.
We build proof.
We fight for results.
FAQs
Can I sue after a construction accident in Missouri?
Yes, you may be able to sue if someone other than your direct employer caused or contributed to your injury. That may include a subcontractor, general contractor, property owner, equipment company, negligent driver, or another third party.
Can I sue my employer after a construction accident?
In many Missouri workplace injury cases, workers’ compensation is the main claim against your employer. But you may still have a separate lawsuit against another person or company that helped cause the accident.
What is a third-party construction accident claim?
A third-party claim is a personal injury lawsuit against someone other than your employer who caused or contributed to your injury.
What if workers’ compensation is already paying me?
You may still have another claim. Workers’ compensation may not be your only source of recovery if another company, contractor, driver, or equipment manufacturer helped cause your injury.
What should I do first after a construction accident?
Get medical care, report the injury, document the scene, get witness names, save evidence, and call a lawyer quickly.
How much is my construction accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, medical treatment, lost income, future care, permanent disability, pain and suffering, and whether a third-party claim is available.
How much does it cost to hire Sansone & Lauber?
There is no upfront fee. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
Call Sansone & Lauber Right Now
If you were hurt on a construction site in Missouri, do not assume workers’ compensation is your only option.
Do not let the jobsite get cleaned up.
Do not let equipment disappear.
Do not let the contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or insurance company control the story.
At Sansone & Lauber, we move fast to protect evidence, identify every possible claim, and fight for the maximum recovery available.
Call Sansone & Lauber now at 314-863-0500 for a free consultation.
Do not wait. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can start protecting your case.
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