Everett Construction Injury Lawyer

Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Washington. Falls, equipment malfunctions, electrocution, and struck-by incidents can cause catastrophic permanent injuries or death. Workers' compensation may cover some losses, but it often falls far short of what injured workers and their families truly deserve. Foster Law Offices pursues third-party claims against negligent contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners to secure the full compensation that workers' comp alone cannot provide. No fee unless we win. Call or text (425) 971-5400.

What You Need to Know

Washington workers' compensation provides a safety net for injured workers but it has significant limitations. It does not cover pain and suffering. It covers only a portion of lost wages. And it does not hold the negligent party accountable for the shortcuts and safety violations that caused your injury. When a third party contributed to your injury through negligence, such as a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or another worker's employer, you may have a claim against them in addition to your workers' compensation benefits. These third-party claims recover the full range of damages that workers' comp does not provide. Washington's Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) enforces strict safety standards on construction sites under WAC Title 296. When a general contractor, property owner, or other controlling employer violates those safety standards and a worker is hurt, they can be held liable in a third-party civil lawsuit separate from the workers' comp process. Federal OSHA regulations also apply on multi-employer sites. A general contractor's failure to coordinate safe work practices, inadequate fall protection, unguarded equipment, or defective scaffolding are all examples of third-party negligence that opens the door to a civil claim. L&I benefits and a third-party civil case can run simultaneously. Your workers' comp carrier may assert a lien on your civil recovery, but Foster Law negotiates those liens aggressively to ensure you keep the full value of your settlement or verdict. Construction crash cases require immediate action. OSHA and WISHA investigations begin quickly. Evidence at the scene changes. Witnesses move on to other jobs. Records must be preserved immediately. Foster Law issues preservation demands upon being retained and moves aggressively to investigate before evidence is lost. Jeff and Kupala have represented construction workers, subcontractors, and their families in Snohomish County for over two decades. They understand the complexity of multi-party construction site liability.

What Foster Law Does for You

• —Investigate construction site conditions and identify all safety violations
• —Issue preservation demands for OSHA and WISHA investigation materials
• —Identify all liable third parties beyond the injured worker's direct employer
• —Pursue claims against general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners
• —Coordinate third-party claims with workers' compensation benefits to maximize total recovery
• —Work with construction safety experts and OSHA specialists to document violations

Why Clients Choose Foster Law

• —Understanding of OSHA and WISHA regulations and construction safety standards
• —Experience identifying third-party liability in complex multi-contractor sites
• —Aggressive advocacy for injured construction workers and their families
• —No fee unless we win
• —Direct attorney access. Jeff or Kupala personally handles your case.
• —No office visit required. We work around your schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

The information in these FAQs is general legal information, not legal advice for your specific situation. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

We Handle Construction Injury Cases Throughout Snohomish County