Las Vegas Construction Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you were injured on a construction site in Las Vegas, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Nevada requires most construction employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance that covers medical treatment, lost wages, and disability benefits for on-the-job injuries.
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Las Vegas. Whether you work on residential projects, commercial developments, road construction, or casino renovations, you face daily risks from falls, equipment failures, electrical hazards, and heavy machinery.
“Construction workers are the backbone of Las Vegas. You build our casinos, our homes, and our roads, often under dangerous conditions. When you are injured on the job, you deserve an attorney who understands the unique challenges you face and who will tirelessly advocate to get you every dollar you are entitled to under Nevada law.”
~ George Bochanis
Call George Bochanis Injury Law Offices at (702) 388-2005 for a free consultation. We help injured construction workers throughout Las Vegas recover the benefits they deserve.
Why Construction Workers in Las Vegas Need Legal Representation
Construction workers’ compensation claims are often more complex than claims in other industries. Job sites frequently involve multiple contractors, subcontractors, and staffing agencies, which can create confusion about which insurance company is responsible for paying your benefits. Insurance companies may dispute whether your injury happened on the job, argue that a pre-existing condition caused your symptoms, or claim that you were working as an independent contractor rather than an employee.
At George Bochanis Injury Law Offices, we represent construction workers injured in accidents involving scaffolding collapses, ladder falls, crane malfunctions, trench cave-ins, electrical shocks, equipment failures, and exposure to hazardous materials. No matter how your injury occurred, you deserve fair compensation for your medical bills and lost income while you recover.
Common Construction Site Injuries in Las Vegas
Construction workers in Las Vegas suffer workplace injuries at higher rates than employees in most other industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nevada’s construction industry recorded 3.6 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in 2024, significantly higher than the private industry average of 2.6. The physical demands of construction work, combined with exposure to heights, heavy equipment, and dangerous materials, create an environment where serious injuries are common.
Our construction workers’ compensation lawyers frequently represent clients who have sustained a wide range of injuries on job sites across the Las Vegas Valley.
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Head Trauma
Falling objects such as tools, materials, or debris can strike workers on the head, causing concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries. Even when workers wear hard hats, the force of a falling object can cause permanent brain damage and long-term disability.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Falls from ladders, scaffolding, or roofs frequently result in spinal cord damage and severe back injuries. Construction workers may suffer herniated discs, fractured vertebrae, or paralysis.
Crush Injuries and Amputations
Heavy machinery, falling materials, and trench collapses can crush or sever limbs. Workers may suffer amputations, permanent disfigurement, and injuries requiring reconstructive surgeries.
Fractures and Broken Bones
Broken bones are among the most common construction site injuries. Workers may fracture arms, ribs, hips, or ankles in falls, struck-by accidents, or equipment malfunctions.
Burns and Electrical Injuries
Contact with live electrical wiring, arc flashes, fires, and chemical burns can cause severe tissue damage. Electrical burns often affect internal organs and nerves, leading to cardiac problems, nerve damage, and permanent scarring.
Lacerations and Soft Tissue Injuries
Power tools, sharp materials, and broken glass cause deep cuts that may require stitches, surgery, or even amputation if tendons, nerves, or blood vessels are severed.
Respiratory Illnesses and Toxic Exposure
Construction workers may be exposed to asbestos, silica dust, lead paint, chemical solvents, and other hazardous materials that can cause lung disease, cancer, and neurological damage.
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Constant lifting, gripping tools, kneeling, and overhead reaching can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, and other repetitive stress injuries.
Why Construction Sites Are So Dangerous in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is experiencing rapid growth in both residential and commercial construction. New casino resorts, hotel expansions, apartment complexes, and infrastructure projects create thousands of construction jobs each year. However, tight deadlines, budget pressures, and the sheer scale of many projects increase the risk of workplace accidents.
Construction workers face hazards that simply do not exist in most other occupations. OSHA has identified four leading causes of construction fatalities, known as the “Fatal Four”, which account for approximately 60% of all construction worker deaths: falls (37%), struck-by incidents (8%), electrocutions (8%), and caught-in/between accidents (2%).
Falls From Heights
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry nationwide, and Las Vegas is no exception. Construction workers routinely work on scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and elevated platforms. When safety equipment fails, railings are missing or scaffolding is improperly assembled, workers can fall from significant heights and suffer catastrophic injuries or death.
Struck-By Accidents
Construction sites are filled with moving vehicles, swinging loads, and falling materials. Workers can be struck by forklifts, dump trucks, cranes, or objects dropped from above. Even a small tool falling from several stories can cause severe head trauma or death.
Caught-In or Caught-Between Hazards
Heavy equipment and machinery can trap workers between objects or pull them into moving parts. Trench collapses, machinery malfunctions, and structural failures can crush or pin construction workers, leading to amputations, internal injuries, or suffocation.
Electrocution
Construction sites often involve live electrical wiring, power tools, and proximity to overhead power lines. Contact with electricity can cause burns, cardiac arrest, nerve damage, and death. Even non-fatal electrical injuries can result in permanent disability.
Who Is Covered by Workers’ Compensation on Construction Sites?
Most construction workers in Las Vegas are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, but coverage can become complicated on job sites with multiple employers, subcontractors, and temporary workers.
Nevada law generally requires construction companies to provide workers’ compensation coverage for:
- Employees of general contractors
- Employees of subcontractors
- Temporary workers hired through staffing agencies
- Apprentices and trainees
- Part-time and seasonal construction workers
Independent contractors are not typically covered by workers’ compensation, but insurance companies and employers sometimes misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits. If you were treated as an independent contractor, but the company controlled your work schedule, provided your tools, and directed how you performed your job, you may still be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
Third-Party Claims for Construction Site Injuries
Workers’ compensation is not always the only source of compensation for construction site injuries. If someone other than your employer caused your injury, you may be able to file a third-party personal injury lawsuit in addition to your workers’ compensation claim.
Third-party claims can arise when a subcontractor’s negligence caused your injury, a defective tool or piece of equipment malfunctioned, a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, or a driver struck you while you were working near a roadway. Third-party lawsuits allow you to recover damages that are not available through workers’ compensation, including full lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.
Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Workers' Compensation in Las Vegas
How Long Do I Have to File a Workers' Compensation Claim After a Construction Site Injury?
You generally have 90 days from the date of your injury to file a workers’ compensation claim in Nevada. For occupational diseases that develop over time, the deadline begins when you are diagnosed or when you should have reasonably known the illness was work-related. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your claim, so it is critical to act quickly after a workplace injury.
Can I Choose My Own Doctor for a Construction Site Injury?
Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance typically selects the initial treating physician. However, if you are not satisfied with the care you receive, you have the right to request a one-time change of physician. After that, any additional changes require approval from the insurance company. If a dispute arises about medical treatment, a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you obtain the care you need.
What If I Was Partially at Fault for My Construction Site Injury?
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, which means you can recover benefits even if your own negligence contributed to your injury. However, if you were injured while intoxicated, engaging in horseplay, or intentionally violating safety rules, the insurance company may deny your claim. A construction workers’ compensation lawyer can challenge these defenses and protect your right to benefits.
Contact a Las Vegas Construction Workers' Compensation Lawyer Today
Construction work is hard enough without having to fight an insurance company for the benefits you are legally entitled to receive. If you have been injured on a construction site in Las Vegas, George Bochanis Injury Law Offices is here to help.
We offer free consultations to injured construction workers throughout the Las Vegas area. Call (702) 388-2005 today to speak with an experienced construction workers’ compensation lawyer about your case.