If you were hurt in a construction accident in Missouri, your case may be worth significant compensation depending on how badly you were injured, whether you have a workers’ compensation claim, whether a third party caused the accident, how much income you lost, and how much medical care you will need in the future. At Sansone & Lauber, we know construction accident cases can involve both workers’ compensation and personal injury lawsuits, and our job is to identify every possible source of recovery and fight for the maximum amount available.
The Direct Answer
There is no honest “average settlement” that applies to every Missouri construction accident case.
A minor injury case is not worth the same as a fall from a roof, scaffold collapse, electrocution, crane accident, amputation, brain injury, spinal injury, or permanent disability case.
Your case value depends on proof.
It depends on damages.
It depends on liability.
And it depends on whether your lawyer finds every available claim.
What Makes A Missouri Construction Accident Case Worth More?
A construction accident case may be worth more when there is:
- serious injury
- surgery
- hospitalization
- permanent disability
- traumatic brain injury
- spinal injury
- broken bones
- amputation
- lost income
- reduced future earning ability
- unsafe equipment
- OSHA violations
- negligent subcontractors
- defective tools or machinery
- multiple responsible companies
- strong evidence before it disappears
Construction sites are dangerous. OSHA construction “Focus Four” hazards include falls, struck-by accidents, caught-in or-between accidents, and electrocution. These are exactly the kinds of events that can cause catastrophic injuries and high-value claims.
Workers’ Comp vs. A Personal Injury Lawsuit
Many Missouri construction accident cases involve two possible recovery paths.
1. Workers’ compensation
Workers’ compensation may cover:
- medical care
- part of lost income
- permanent disability benefits
Missouri workers’ compensation is generally a no-fault system, meaning injured workers may be covered regardless of who caused the accident.
2. Third-party personal injury claim
You may also have a separate personal injury claim if someone other than your employer caused the accident.
That may include:
- a subcontractor
- general contractor
- property owner
- equipment manufacturer
- negligent driver
- outside vendor
- maintenance company
Even if workers’ comp applies, an injured worker may also have a third-party personal injury claim if someone other than the employer was negligent, such as a subcontractor or defective equipment manufacturer.
Why Third-Party Claims Matter
Workers’ compensation can help, but it may not fully cover the damage done to your life.
A third-party lawsuit may allow recovery for more complete damages, including:
- full lost income damages
- future earning losses
- pain and suffering
- emotional distress
- loss of normal life
- permanent injury
- future medical care
- disability and life changes
That is why we look beyond the basic claim.
We look for every responsible party.
We look for every insurance policy.
We look for every way to increase the recovery.
Common Missouri Construction Accident Cases
We handle construction injury cases involving:
- falls from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds
- crane and heavy-equipment accidents
- falling tools, debris, or materials
- electrocution and power-line accidents
- trench collapses
- forklift accidents
- defective equipment
- unsafe walkways or jobsite hazards
- subcontractor negligence
- truck and delivery accidents on job sites
What Evidence Can Increase The Value Of Your Case?
Evidence wins construction accident cases.
Evidence also disappears fast.
That is why you must act quickly.
Important evidence may include:
- photos of the scene
- witness names
- incident reports
- safety meeting records
- OSHA reports
- equipment inspection records
- maintenance records
- subcontractor contracts
- jobsite video
- tool or machine manuals
- medical records
- proof of lost wages
Do not wait.
The jobsite changes.
Equipment gets moved.
Debris gets cleaned up.
Witnesses leave.
Companies start protecting themselves.
The sooner we get involved, the faster we can move to preserve the proof.
What Damages May Be Included?
Depending on the facts, your construction accident case may include compensation for:
- emergency medical treatment
- hospital bills
- surgery
- physical therapy
- future medical care
- lost wages
- loss of future earning capacity
- permanent disability
- pain and suffering
- scarring or disfigurement
- loss of mobility
- loss of independence
- wrongful death damages, if a loved one was killed
The more serious and permanent the injury, the more important it is to build the case correctly from the start.
How Long Do You Have To File?
Missouri deadlines depend on the type of claim.
For many personal injury claims, Missouri law generally provides a five-year deadline.
For Missouri workers’ compensation, the Missouri Department of Labor says an employee generally must file a Claim for Compensation within two years after the injury or death, or the last payment made because of the injury or death. The period may extend to three years if the employer or insurer does not timely file the First Report of Injury.
But do not confuse a deadline with a strategy.
Waiting can destroy evidence.
Waiting gives the other side a head start.
Waiting can lower case value.
Why Choose Sansone & Lauber?
At Sansone & Lauber, we know construction accident cases are not simple.
They can involve workers’ comp.
They can involve third-party claims.
They can involve multiple contractors, insurance companies, safety rules, equipment defects, and serious injuries.
We help injured construction workers by:
- identifying every possible claim
- pursuing workers’ compensation when available
- investigating third-party liability
- preserving jobsite evidence
- reviewing safety failures
- calculating the full value of future losses
- fighting for maximum recovery
These cases often involve both personal injury lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims, and that the firm is experienced at maximizing recovery on both ends.
FAQ
How much is my Missouri construction accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, future care, disability, pain and suffering, and whether there is a third-party claim beyond workers’ compensation.
Can I sue after a construction accident in Missouri?
Maybe. If someone other than your employer caused or contributed to the accident, you may have a third-party personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation.
What if I was partly at fault?
Do not assume you have no case. Construction accident claims can involve multiple companies, unsafe conditions, defective equipment, and jobsite safety failures.
What if workers’ comp is already paying?
You may still need a lawyer. Workers’ comp may not be the only source of recovery if a third party caused the accident.
What should I do after a construction accident?
Get medical care, report the injury, take photos if possible, get witness names, keep all records, do not give statements without advice, and call a lawyer fast.
How much does it cost to hire Sansone & Lauber?
There is no fee unless we obtain a settlement or verdict for you.
Call Sansone & Lauber Right Now
If you were hurt on a construction site in Missouri, do not guess what your case is worth.
Do not assume workers’ comp is your only option.
Do not let the general contractor, subcontractor, insurance company, or equipment company control the evidence.
At Sansone & Lauber, we move fast, investigate every angle, and fight for the maximum recovery available.
Call Sansone & Lauber now at 314-863-0500 for a free consultation.
The sooner you call, the sooner we can protect the evidence, identify every responsible party, and start fighting for the full value of your case.
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