Heavy Equipment & Truck Accidents

Construction accidents involving trucks and heavy equipment can often have serious consequences. Even if you were wearing all the required protective gear, a mishap with a piece of equipment or truck that weighs hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds can cause serious injuries. Whether it’s a broken bone or even a fatal construction site accident, these work accidents are a big deal.

Not only can these accidents lead to devastating injuries, but they can put you out of work. Most people aren’t in a position where missing a paycheck is not a problem. Whether it’s a rent or mortgage, or even paying for groceries, many people work paycheck to paycheck. Now that you’re injured, missing out on work means missing out on the wages you need to afford medical treatment. This series of events can leave any individual feeling desperate and overwhelmed.

Fortunately, most employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to help injured employees recover from injuries. Unfortunately, not all employers and insurance companies work in good faith to get you the compensation that you are entitled to. Even if an injury is obvious, the insurance company may still deny your case.

At Marcotte Law Firm, our lawyers are committed to helping you obtain the money you need to cover lost wages, medical treatment, and pain and suffering.

We have been working with individuals in Lowell and surrounding communities for decades. Our attorneys have more than 150 years of combined experience navigating complex workers’ compensation and personal injury cases.

In many situations, our clients who have been hurt at work not only have a workers’ compensation case, but they also have a personal injury case. This means that they have to navigate the complicated process of pursuing two claims at the same time.

Accidents involving trucks and heavy equipment are complex. As an injured individual, you may be dealing with your employer’s insurance company, the driver or machine operator’s employer’s insurance and perhaps the truck or equipment manufacturer. It is difficult, if not impossible, to navigate these issues without the help of a legal professional.

We know that life doesn’t stop when you are injured. So, in addition to your normal responsibilities, you have to deal with an injury and deal with an insurance company. We pride ourselves in being dedicated to taking these concerns off your mind as you focus on what is most important to you: getting well and hopefully getting back to work.

If your injuries are so serious that you cannot return to work, we will work tirelessly to help you obtain fair compensation via workers’ compensation and possible Social Security Disability benefits. If you lost a loved one in an accident involving a truck or heavy equipment, we are highly qualified to help you file a wrongful death claim.

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