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Construction fuels much of Nevada's growth, from the Las Vegas skyline to expanding Reno suburbs. It is also one of the most dangerous industries. When a worker is hurt on a Nevada job site, the path to full compensation often involves more than just workers' compensation.
Workers' Compensation Is Only the Start
Workers' comp provides medical coverage and partial wage replacement regardless of fault, but it does not compensate for pain and suffering and often falls short of a worker's full losses. Understanding its limits is the first step to seeking everything you may be owed.
Third-Party Claims Can Add Recovery
When someone other than the employer — a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or negligent driver — contributed to the injury, a separate third-party claim may be available. Unlike workers' comp, these claims can include full damages for pain and suffering and lost earning capacity.
Common Construction Hazards
Falls from heights, scaffolding collapses, electrocutions, falling objects, trench cave-ins, and equipment accidents account for many serious site injuries. Safety violations, including OSHA breaches, can be powerful evidence in a third-party claim.
Maximizing a Construction Injury Recovery
Coordinating a workers' comp claim with a potential third-party case is complex, and missteps can cost money. A free review can help an injured worker understand whether avenues beyond workers' comp are available in their situation.