Since construction sites often contain hazards capable of causing catastrophic and fatal injuries, strict rules regulate construction site safety. Unfortunately, life-altering construction accident injuries still occur in Brentwood and throughout New York.
If you or a loved one were injured in an accident on a construction site, you may be entitled to financial compensation. You have the right to speak with an attorney about your legal options. You may be able to receive compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Contact a Brentwood personal injury lawyer from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., to learn more. Our multilingual staff can assist clients in English, Spanish, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, and Greek. Call our office today at (516) 932-0400 for a free consultation.
- Negligence Can Lead to Severe or Fatal Construction Site Accidents
- Lawyers for New York Construction Accident Claims
- Liability for Construction Accidents
- Damages in a Construction Accident Case
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Income
- Non-Economic Losses
- Wrongful Death Claims in New York
- How Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. Can Help
Negligence Can Lead to Severe or Fatal Construction Site Accidents
Architects, engineers, construction companies, and other parties who work on construction sites must ensure that certain safety protocols are in place. Workers or visitors to these sites can suffer severe injuries or even fatalities due to unsafe conditions.
If any of the parties in charge of a construction site fails to maintain the necessary safety standards, they can be liable for injuries or fatalities that occur. In this case, liability means that the at-fault parties owe financial compensation for the victim’s economic and non-economic damages.
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Lawyers for New York Construction Accident Claims
A Brentwood construction accident lawyer from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., assists clients with various types of construction accident claims. These may involve any of the following:
- Forklift and crane accidents
- Scaffold collapses
- Falls from heights
- Elevator shaft accidents
- Demolition accidents
- Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Gas leaks
- Electrocutions
- Toxic chemicals
- Machinery accidents
- Injuries caused by falling equipment or debris
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Liability for Construction Accidents
If you were injured while near a construction site, you may have a right to financial compensation through a personal injury claim. The liable party in an injury claim is the party who is legally responsible for the costs of an injury or death.
Parties liable for construction site accidents may be the property owner, general contractor, (often called the “GC,”) subcontractors, other construction companies involved with the project, manufacturer(s), vendors and maintenance providers of faulty equipment, or another party. In some cases, liability may even fall to more than one party.
Construction sites are often chaotic, busy environments involving workers from several different companies. As such, it is often difficult to determine whose negligence led to an accident that resulted in injury. This is why it is important to work with an experienced, dedicated personal injury attorney who will take on complicated construction site accident claims.
The team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will determine who is liable for your construction accident and pursue every dollar of the compensation you deserve. Call our office at (516) 932-0400 for a free consultation.
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Damages in a Construction Accident Case
A construction accident can lead to significant injuries that have a profound impact on your daily life. Your accident may have resulted in any of the following:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Traumatic brain injury
- Neck and spinal cord injury
- Dismemberment
- Internal organ damage
- And more
These injuries may have prevented you from working, taking care of household needs, or even enjoying hobbies and activities you used to love. Through a personal injury claim, you may be able to recover financial compensation for your economic and non-economic damages.
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Medical Expenses
You may be entitled to compensation for any medical bills resulting from your injuries. This includes the costs of ambulance transportation, emergency room treatment, physicians and medical specialists, hospitalization, surgery, x-rays, and more. Ongoing and future medical costs—such as those related to occupational therapy, physical therapy, prescription medication, or mental health needs—may also be recoverable through an injury claim.
Lost Income
Most construction accident injuries require the injured person to take some time off from your job. You may be able to recover compensation for your income lost while missing work, including compensation for work absences caused by your ongoing medical needs.
If your accident resulted in a disability that reduces your ability to earn income, you may also receive compensation for your diminished earning capacity and the value of your lost work benefits.
Non-Economic Losses
New York law allows individuals injured due to construction site negligence or safety violations to pursue compensation for non-economic damages, as well. Non-economic damages are intangible losses that result from your injuries.
You could be entitled to compensation for your physical pain and suffering and mental anguish, as well as any physical impairment or disfigurement caused by your accident. Compensation for diminished quality of life may also be available.
Wrongful Death Claims in New York
Some construction accidents result in fatalities. If you have lost a loved one in a construction accident, we understand that no amount of money could ever make up for your tragic loss. We extend to you our heartfelt sympathies and condolences. In a terrible situation such as a construction accident fatality, a wrongful death claim can help lessen the financial burden of your loved one’s passing. Through a wrongful death claim, you may be eligible to recover for the following damages:
- The deceased person’s medical bills
- Burial and funeral expenses
- The loss of household income and work benefits
- The loss of companionship or parental nurturing
In a construction accident wrongful death claim, we are 100% dedicated to winning the monetary compensation you need and the justice your departed loved one deserves.
How Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. Can Help
If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a construction accident, contact a Brentwood construction accident lawyer from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., for legal assistance. Our team dedicates itself to helping clients who have suffered injuries or lost a loved one because of a construction accident. We will assist you throughout your claim, including:
- Keeping you up to date about your case.
- Determining the liable parties.
- Communicating with the defendant(s) on your behalf.
- Obtaining evidence to strengthen your case.
- Calculating the value of your damages.
- Working tirelessly to win the very best possible case outcome for you.
New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules (CVP) §214 places time limits on personal injury claims. If you do not file your claim within the applicable statute of limitations, you may be barred from recovering compensation. In addition to the statute of limitations, claims and lawsuits are governed by other deadlines as well. Another critical time-related consideration is the gathering of evidence. Surveillance video should be captured and witness statements obtained as soon as possible, before they may become unavailable for a wide variety of reasons. Call our office at (516) 932-0400 now for a free consultation, so you do not miss your opportunity to fight for damages.
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