Construction Accidents

Construction Accident Lawyer in Omaha

Trial-Ready Counsel for Third-Party Construction Accident Claims

A construction accident can involve more than an employer and an injured worker. General contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and other outside parties may share responsibility for unsafe conditions.

We represent people injured through another party’s negligence. Our attorneys investigate who controlled the work, who knew or should have known about the hazard, and who had an opportunity to prevent the accident.

Call (402) 858-0996 to discuss your accident with a construction accident lawyer in Omaha and identify who may be responsible.

Who May Be Liable Under Nebraska Law

Nebraska workers’ compensation is generally an employee’s exclusive remedy against an employer for a work-related injury. It doesn’t necessarily prevent a separate personal injury claim against a negligent third party.

Whether a third-party claim is available depends on the companies involved, the contracts governing the project, and actual worksite practices. Key questions include whether an owner or general contractor retained control, supervised the work, knew about a dangerous condition, or had a specific duty related to the hazard.

Potentially responsible third parties may include:

General contractors that controlled relevant work or safety practices
Subcontractors whose actions created a dangerous condition
Property owners responsible for hazards on the premises
Equipment manufacturers responsible for defective machinery or tools
Drivers or suppliers whose conduct caused a worksite collision or injury

Accidents That May Require a Broader Investigation

Multiple parties may need to be investigated after incidents involving:

Falls from elevation or scaffold and ladder failures
Trench collapses or electrocutions
Machinery incidents, vehicle collisions, or falling objects
Defective equipment or tools

These events can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, fractures, crush injuries, amputations, burns, and fatal injuries.

How Workers’ Compensation & Third-Party Claims Interact

Workers’ compensation and a third-party negligence claim arise from different legal relationships. They may involve separate insurers, evidence, procedures, and categories of damages. Receiving workers’ compensation benefits doesn’t automatically eliminate every claim against an outside party.

Under Nebraska subrogation law, an employer or workers’ compensation insurer may seek reimbursement from funds recovered from a liable third party. A third-party settlement may also require a written agreement among the employee, employer, and insurer or approval from a court. We evaluate these interests before resolving a personal injury claim.

Evidence in an Omaha Construction Accident Claim

Worksites can change quickly after an incident. We analyze the available facts and preserve evidence that may establish how the accident occurred and who controlled the relevant work.

Important construction site evidence may include:

Contracts defining control and safety responsibilities
Incident reports, safety policies, and inspection records
Photographs, video, and witness statements
Equipment maintenance and manufacturer information
Medical records, wage records, and work restrictions

We prepare personal injury cases for trial and are willing to proceed that far when necessary to pursue a client’s interests. That preparation includes connecting the cause of the accident to the entity that created, controlled, or failed to address the hazard.

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Why Injured Workers Choose Carlson & Blakeman, LLP

At Carlson & Blakeman, LLP, we have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured clients throughout Nebraska and Iowa. Past outcomes don’t determine the result of another case, but they reflect our experience handling serious injury claims.

Attorney Credentials & Experience

Attorney Clete W. Blakeman holds an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Our attorneys bring more than 30 years of combined legal experience across our practice areas.

What We Cover in an Initial Consultation

We can review how the accident happened, the worker’s relationship with the employer, the roles of outside companies, and available insurance coverage. We also consider medical treatment, wage loss, evidence preservation, potential third-party liability, and any workers’ compensation reimbursement interest.

We provide personal injury representation on a contingency fee basis. Clients don’t pay legal fees unless we recover compensation on their behalf.

Steps to Protect a Potential Injury Claim

Report the accident through the appropriate workplace process and obtain necessary medical care. When possible, retain photographs, witness contact information, work restrictions, correspondence, and documents identifying the contractors and equipment involved. Don’t discard damaged tools, protective equipment, or other physical evidence.

After a fatal worksite accident, qualifying family members may have legal options depending on their relationship to the worker and the circumstances of the death. Any workers’ compensation lien or subrogation interest must also be considered when evaluating a possible third-party recovery.

Clarify Who May Be Liable for the Accident

Contact us to discuss what happened and whether an entity outside the employer relationship may bear responsibility. We can investigate the available evidence, assess potential third-party negligence, and explain the next steps that may be available under Nebraska law.

We offer virtual consultations and service in English and Spanish, giving injured workers and their families flexible ways to speak with our attorneys.

Call (402) 858-0996 to schedule a personal injury consultation with Carlson & Blakeman, LLP.

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