Construction work is dangerous. When safety rules are ignored and workers get hurt, we hold negligent parties accountable.
Huntsville's booming economy means constant construction — new homes, commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, and renovations. With this growth comes increased risk for the workers who make it happen.
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in America. Falls, equipment accidents, electrocutions, and struck-by incidents cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year. At The Lackey Law Firm, we represent construction workers injured on the job throughout Huntsville and North Alabama.
When OSHA standards are violated and that violation contributes to an accident, it strengthens your case significantly. We investigate every construction site accident for OSHA violations and use them to build the strongest possible claim on your behalf.
Common OSHA violations that lead to construction accidents include:
Notify your supervisor on-site. Failure to report promptly can complicate your workers' compensation claim.
Your health comes first. Get treated right away — even if the injury seems minor. Some serious injuries are not immediately apparent.
Photograph the accident scene, your injuries, and any equipment or conditions involved before they're altered or repaired.
Collect names and contact information from co-workers or anyone else who saw the accident happen.
Do not allow the equipment, tools, or site conditions involved in your accident to be repaired or disposed of before they can be examined.
Do not give recorded statements or sign settlement agreements without speaking to a lawyer first. Early decisions can significantly affect your recovery.
Emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and future treatment costs.
Income lost during recovery and compensation for reduced future earning capacity.
Physical pain and emotional distress — available in third-party claims, not workers' comp alone.
Compensation for permanent partial or total disability resulting from the accident.
Inability to participate in activities and the quality of life you had before the injury.
When a construction accident is fatal, surviving family members may recover full damages.
We've been representing injured workers in Huntsville since 1981. We understand Alabama workers' comp law and third-party construction claims inside and out.
We evaluate every case for both workers' comp and third-party claims — because combining both routes often produces far better outcomes than either path alone.
We examine the accident scene, identify OSHA violations, review equipment maintenance records, and consult with experts to build the strongest possible case.
Insurance companies and contractors know which lawyers settle cheap and which ones go to trial. Our reputation gets our clients better results.
We advance all costs. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. No financial risk in reaching out.
The Lackey Law Firm has served North Alabama families since 1981. We treat every client the way we'd want our own family treated.
