NYC CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES
Construction is very dangerous work. The incidence of fatalities is 4X as high and any other occupation! In New York, over the last ten years, more than 500 construction workers have lost their lives and thousands have suffered serious injuries. Many of these accidents could have been avoided with proper safety precautions. When proper procedures are not followed to protect construction workers, resulting in serious injuries or death, a lawsuit to recover damages should be investigated. NYC Construction Accident Attorneys with generations of experience can help you best as these cases are quite complicated.
Wittenstein & Wittenstein, Esqs brings you the very best experience and resources. It starts with an initial free consultation, where you will discuss the facts and circumstances of your case with an attorney. The laws and regulations of New York State and Federal Law will be applied to the unique facts and circumstances of your case and you will receive an assessment of your case’s merit. NYC Construction Accident Attorneys, Wittenstein & Wittenstein, can expertly handle your construction accident case.
For a free consultation, you can call: 718-261-8114, e-mail law@wittenstein.com or use our online form. The consultation is 100% complimentary.
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT COMPENSATION
Construction Accident cases are multi-faceted. To ensure that you are fully compensated for your construction accident injuries, there are many possible causes of action to explore. The first step is to establish payment of the medical bills, and then to determine all the possible defendants to the action. This investigation requires a law firm with a vast amount of experience handling construction accident cases. Wittenstein & Wittenstein has been handling construction accident cases for generations. We know exactly what to do to get your case moving quickly and to ensure that you are fully compensated for your construction accident injuries.
WORKERS COMPENSATION:
Most construction workers in New York are covered by Workers Compensation Insurance, even if they are “undocumented” and/or “working off the books.” These primary first party benefits quickly provide workers with lost earnings benefits and payments for their medical treatment. Even though Workers Compensation Law in New York is the “exclusive remedy” for workers injured on the job, there are exceptions that may allow you to sue your employer. If you have have suffered a “grave injury” or the employer intentionally harmed you, you may be eligible to sue your employer. For more information about Workers Compensation, click here.
THIRD PARTY CLAIMS:
Above and beyond the Workers Compensation Benefits are claims against any person or entity that had a part in causing the injury by their action or inaction. For example, a negligent action might be for a truck supplying bricks to run into a worker, causing serious injuries. Sometimes there are many possible defendants that were contractors or subcontractors on a site, who you might be able to sue depending on the contract between the parties. If a visitor or vendor caused the injuries, you can sue them. An experienced NYC Construction Accident Attorney will leave no stone unturned to seek avenues for full compensation.
PRODUCT LIABILITY:
Sometimes a construction accident is caused by a defective product. For example, a hardhat that splits apart when something falls on it, and fails it fails to protect the worker. A ladder, power tool or something at site malfunctions. This is complicated because it must be proven that the defect occurred before the product left the factory. Manufacturers are only responsible for defects that occurred at their factory, so it is a complicated matter (involving expert testimony) to prove product liability in these cases. For more information about product liability, click here.
WRONGFUL DEATH:
Any personal injury claim may include an action for “wrongful death” which means that instead of suing for injuries, there is a lawsuit for negligence that caused a person’s death. These actions can collect compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, lost future wages, lost inheritence (by the heirs) and other causes of action. For more information on wrongful death actions, click here.
OSHA AND CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
Inspection statistics show that more than 60% of construction sites have numerous safety violations! 100% of sites where wrongful death caused by falls occurred had safety violations. It’s not surprising that most construction accidents are caused by safety violations. Even though OSHA penalizes employers who violate safety laws, many employers have made the decision that paying the fines is less expensive than correcting the violations. They even take into account what they have to pay out for insurance and lawyers and still don’t fix the violations. As long as there continues to be laxity in enforcing CRIMINAL PENALTIES against employers who fail to provide workers with safe conditions, workers will continue to be killed and maimed at worksites in alarming numbers.
There are many provisions in New York’s labor laws that provide legal recourse for injured workers. The most prominent is “The Scaffolding Law” which provides special protections for workers injured on ladders, scaffolds, slings, hoists, stays, hangers, irons, pulleys, blocks, ropes, braces and other types of construction-related devices.
TOP FOUR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
There are numerous causes of construction accidents such as explosions, toxic substances, collapses and other types of negligence that cause thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries each year in this country. Experienced NYC construction accident attorneys know that most of the construction accidents in New York are caused by:
Objects Falling: Tools, debris, building materials or other items that fall on workers, including ceilings that collapse.
Electrocution: Electrical malfunctions including faulty wiring
Workers Falling: Sidewalk bridges, ladders, rigs and other construction set-ups that are unsafe, causing workers to fall
Falls — Injuries due to unsafe scaffolding, ladders, sidewalk bridges, etc.
Collapse/Compression — When workers are compressed or crunched to unstable supports
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ALL YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT?
The only way to know all of your rights under the law for your construction accident is to call an experienced NYC Construction Accident Attorney. A construction accident lawyer can apply the law to the facts of your case, and advise you of your rights.
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS IN NYC
Phase I of the reopening of NYC was the resumption of construction work. The city that never sleeps woke up quickly and began buzzing again with the sights and sounds of building skyscrapers, restoring landmark buildings and renovating residences. It’s not surprising that construction accidents in NYC have also begun to increase in numbers, with many victims suffering from severe or catastrophic injuries. Construction accidents can be complicated - with multiple defendants, short filing deadlines and overlapping legal claims. That’s why it’s a good idea to contact an experienced NYC construction accident lawyer as soon as possible to find out your legal rights after a construction accident. Wittenstein & Wittenstein has been helping people injured in construction accidents for over 60 years and offers a free consultation. Please call 718-261-8114 to make an appointment. How Common Are Construction Accidents In NYC? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that close to forty percent of all work-related fatalities stem from construction work. These are the most common causes of construction accidents: Scaffolding Accidents Crane Accidents Pedestrian injuries from [...]
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