How to File a Construction Injury Lawsuit in Austin?
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If you have been injured on a construction worksite, then you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against your employer. Every year, construction employers are found to be in violation of regulations put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These employers may fail to provide protective gear to their employees or fail to warn employees about a dangerous worksite. Those who suspect that an employer is in violation of OSHA regulations should get in touch with a construction injury lawyer. A construction injury lawyer will help you learn how to file a lawsuit against your employer in Austin, Texas.
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AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (2016-2020)
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (2017-2020)
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2016-2020), JOE CAPUTO (2016 – 2020) & BURGESS WILLIAMS (2016-2017) BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2009, 2011-2012, 2014-2021), JOE CAPUTO (2019-2021), BURGESS WILLIAMS (2019-2020), NEIL SOLOMON (2020-2021), & CHRISTINA HAGEN (2021) BY SUPER LAWYERS (A THOMPSON REUTERS COMPANY)
MEMBERS JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2017-2020), JOE CAPUTO (2019-2020), BURGESS WILLIAMS (2019-2020), NEIL SOLOMON (2019-2020), COLE GUMM (2019-2020), CHRISTINA HAGEN (2020) & BRENDAN MCQUAID (2020)
LIFETIME MEMBERS JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA & JOE CAPUTO
AWARDED TO ZINDA LAW GROUP (2016-2019) BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA IN 2015, 2016, 2017, AND 2020
AWARDED TO JOE CAPUTO (2016-2019) BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS
AWARDED TO ZINDA LAW GROUP IN 2018 BY INC.
Awarded to John C (Jack) Zinda (2021) by the American Association for Justice
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I did not know what to do. I had never been hurt in a wreck before and this was a major accident that was not my fault. I reached out to Zinda Law Group and they were fantastic, answered all my questions, got me help immediately, and took care of everything!!
Former Client
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There comes a time when you need someone in your corner that you can trust. Our time came when we knew we needed the advice and counsel of an attorney. The day we walked into Zinda Law Group we knew we were covered.
Johnathan-Former Client
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There is a reason why this law firm has a 5 star rating. My experience with personal injury attorney Joe Caputo and all of the staff at Zinda Law Group has been excellent... I would definitely recommend Zinda Law Group.
Maria Ciara-Former Client
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This is a really great firm! They settled my personal injury case in a year. Throughout the whole process, they were keeping in touch with me and helping me get the best treatment possible. They honestly know what they are doing. It was a pleasure working with these guys.
Roger-Former Client
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Everyone was so professional and was very interested in helping me with my issues. They were very upfront and honest about what I could expect.
Terry-Former Client
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I contacted Zinda Law Group after getting nowhere on my own with a personal injury case. I am so thankful I did. They took it off my plate and handled everything from appointments, to phone calls, and emails.
Filing a Claim for Worker’s Compensation
If you were an employee at the time of experiencing an injury on a construction worksite, then it is likely that you qualify for worker’s compensation. There is a separate application process that is required to file a claim for worker’s compensation. You can speak with a construction injury lawyer about the damages that you may be eligible to receive after a construction accident. He or she may file a worker’s compensation claim for you and also help you file a lawsuit against a manufacturer. You may have a separate claim against a manufacturer if you were injured by a defective piece of equipment. It is important that you speak with a construction injury lawyer as soon as possible about your claim. If you do have a legal claim, then you will only have a limited period of time in which to file your claim.
Filing a Claim in the District Court
A lawyer will also assist you in filing your claim in court for you. When you hire a lawyer, you will not have to worry about learning about the technicalities for filing a construction injury claim. A construction injury lawyer will already know which documents and filing fees are required to initiate your lawsuit. You will need to file a complaint for your case, and it is important that the complaint outline the damages that you are requesting in your case. The complaint must include a request for relief. Hiring an attorney ensures that you will not have to worry about creating any of the legal documents that will be filed in your case. You do not have to stress about creating these documents and can leave the difficult work to your lawyer. Your lawyer will ensure that the complaint is filled out in the correct fashion and contains all of the information that is needed for your case. If the complaint is not filled out in an adequate fashion, then a judge may decide to dismiss your case. You can ensure the accuracy of documentation for your legal case by working with a lawyer.
Get in touch with a construction injury lawyer to learn more about filing a lawsuit for your case. A construction personal injury lawyer can help you to move forward in your life after an accident. You may be able to receive damages to pay for the medical expenses that you have after an accident.
