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Construction remains one of Washington’s most dangerous lines of work, and Tacoma job sites see their share of preventable injuries. Between the heavy machinery, rushed timelines, and multiple contractors sharing space, one overlooked hazard can change a worker’s life in seconds. Freeman Law Firm represents Tacoma construction workers who suffer serious injuries on the job, guiding them through both recovery and the state’s Labor & Industries (L&I) system.
We stand up for workers who face mounting bills, lost income, and employers who avoid accountability. Call (253) 383-4500 to speak with a Tacoma construction accident attorney who will fight to secure the compensation you need to move forward.
Injured workers and families want clear answers, steady communication, and real help with next steps. The right lawyer understands the pressure you face after a serious job-site injury in Tacoma and gives you straight guidance without sales talk.
Construction cases cross two tracks in Washington: Labor & Industries benefits and a separate case against any outside party that caused the harm. The attorneys at Freeman Law Firm handle both systems in tandem so medical benefits continue while a third-party case moves forward. That coordination protects recovery on every front and keeps the process from stalling.
A construction injury by itself does not create a separate case beyond an L&I claim. A third-party case exists when a non-employer’s negligence caused the injury and losses extend beyond L&I benefits.
We test four elements, using facts from the site.
Bring photos, incident or safety reports, and medical records to a free case review. You will get a clear answer on whether a third-party case can move forward alongside your L&I claim.
Tacoma continues to build and expand around the Port of Tacoma, downtown redevelopment, and industrial areas along I-5. With so much construction happening in Tacoma the risk of accidents is higher. We see:
Freeman Law Firm has handled construction injury cases tied to port terminals, bridge maintenance, warehouse expansions, downtown builds, and more, which gives direct context when we evaluate site hazards and responsible parties. Tacoma’s pace of growth increases exposure to site hazards across Pierce County, so careful planning and accountable supervision make a measurable difference in preventing harm.
Construction injuries cover a wide range. Strong cases link the injury to a specific hazard and document treatment, work limits, and future care.
Our lawyers collect ER records, imaging, therapy notes, and work restrictions, then tie those findings to site decisions and the hazard that caused the harm. This medical foundation supports full valuation of medical costs, wage loss, and future care.
L&I is Washington’s workers’ compensation system. It pays medical bills and partial wages after a work injury, and in some cases provides vocational help. Benefits start without proving fault, so treatment and income support continue while facts develop.
A third-party case is separate from L&I. That case seeks full compensation from a non-employer who caused the injury, for example a general contractor, a property owner, or an equipment company. Our lawyers coordinate both tracks so medical benefits continue, evidence stays preserved, and settlement timing protects net recovery after any L&I lien. Where L&I stops and a third-party case begins affects total compensation.
Construction sites bring multiple companies onto one workspace. Control over safety can sit with more than one party, and responsibility follows that control. General contractors set sequencing and safety plans. Subcontractors manage task hazards. Property owners and developers approve logistics and budgets that affect safe operations. Equipment makers and rental firms factor in when gear fails under normal use.
Our lawyers map who controlled each hazard and which rules applied. We review safety programs, pre-task plans, permits, supervision records, and delivery logs, then line those decisions up with what happened on site.
Liability comes into focus when documents show who held control, which safety rule was ignored, how that failure caused the injury, and what losses the records verify. That is the foundation for a third-party case alongside your L&I claim.
Evidence proves who controlled the hazard, how safety broke down, and what the injury cost. Strong files cover four points: duty, breach, causation, and damages. Our lawyers collect records from the companies on site, compare them to what happened, and link each decision to the injury.
We act quickly to preserve video and logs before they disappear. Our lawyers send preservation letters, request files from general contractors and property owners, and retain safety and engineering experts when needed. All of this work protects the chain of custody so records stand up under insurer or defense review.
Bring whatever you already have. If you have nothing yet, that is fine. We build the evidence file, connect it to site decisions, and value the case with accurate numbers. Acting quickly preserves proof and strengthens recovery.
Our lawyers manage every phase in-house from Tacoma, keeping the same team from intake through resolution. Construction injury cases move through four clear stages.
We have represented injured workers on projects tied to the Port of Tacoma, bridge rehabilitation, warehouse buildouts, and downtown commercial construction. Local experience shortens the path from injury to evidence. We know which contractors control safety on multi-employer sites, where records live, and who to contact first when something goes wrong.
You get faster access to site and contractor records, clearer identification of who controlled the hazard, and a valuation grounded in local facts.
Can I still recover if I was labeled as an independent contractor?
Yes, if a non-employer’s negligence caused the injury. Classification does not end your rights. We examine control over your work, site safety rules, and who created the hazard.
What if my injury happened on a government job site?
You may have a case against non-employer parties, like prime contractors or equipment companies. Deadlines can be shorter on public projects, so quick review helps protect your options.
What if the company says I caused my own injury?
Partial fault does not end a third-party case. Recovery can be reduced, and we still pursue negligent contractors, owners, or equipment companies that contributed to the harm.
Should I give a recorded statement to an insurer?
Not before you speak with us. Insurers use statements to limit recovery. Our lawyers handle communications and keep the record clean.
I didn’t report the injury the same day. Do I still have options?
Yes. Report it now, get a medical exam that documents the link to work, and bring any photos or witness names. We can still build the file.
Do I have to seek treatment with the company’s doctor?
You control your medical care. For L&I, your attending provider needs approval in the system. We help you connect with qualified providers.
Will surveillance or social media affect my case?
Yes. Insurers track posts and videos. Keep accounts private, avoid discussing the injury online, and talk to us before sharing updates.
We fight for construction workers across Tacoma and Pierce County who were injured because someone failed to keep a job site safe. Our team builds every case with the goal of holding negligent contractors, property owners, and equipment companies fully accountable.
We prepare from day one as if trial is certain—gathering expert opinions, securing site evidence, and pressing insurers for every dollar our clients are owed. Call (253) 383-4500 or send us a message online for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win, and all attorney fees and costs are clearly detailed in writing at the end of your case.