A construction accident lawyer represents injured workers in the building industry. While some states have worker's compensation insurance and the victim might have private or company paid health insurance, these can sometimes fall short of covering all medical expenses and usually do not replace income for disability or pay for other damages. The victim can often face a barrage of paperwork and delays and denials of payment from insurance companies who are represented by lawyers with years of experience. A lawyer who specializes in construction accidents often works on a contingency basis. This means they get paid when they collect for the victim. They also have experience dealing with insurance companies, doctors, and medical bills and have an understanding of medical procedures. Hiring a construction accident lawyer helps a victim keep the records of their case organized, relives the stress of battling with insurance companies, and leaves collecting in the hands of the lawyer.