You have the right to obtain legal representation to recover compensation after a construction accident. Choosing the right attorney to handle your case is a very important decision and is a task that deserves putting care into. Scheduling a consultation with a personal injury lawyer to discuss your claim is a crucial first step to receiving the compensation you deserve and it is a step that we feel, respectfully, deserves your prompt attention.
A Long Island construction accident lawyer will patiently and comprehensively review your legal options with you at no cost to you and without any obligation on your part. We will carefully listen to what you have to say and always treat you with the dignity you deserve. Having a lawyer with experience with your type of case will help you recover the compensation you are entitled to for your losses on Long Island and throughout the New York metropolitan area.
- What Kind of Construction Accident Lawyer Do You Require?
- How Can You Research Construction Accident Lawyers To Find the Right One for Your Case?
- What Will a Construction Accident Lawyer Do for You?
- Learn More About Choosing the Right Construction Accident Lawyer to Handle Your Case
What Kind of Construction Accident Lawyer Do You Require?
According to the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls are the most common cause of worker fatalities on construction sites. Construction workers represent 20 percent of worker fatalities in the United States. When you or someone you love suffers an injury on a construction site, a personal injury lawyer is the type of lawyer best suited to handle these cases.
Personal injury lawyers specialize in cases that involve:
- Personal injury due to negligence by an employer or supervisor
- Personal injury due to a defective product
- Personal injury due to assault in the workplace
- Wrongful death due to a construction accident
Many personal injury law firms typically handle all of these kinds of cases, but some may have more experience in one type of case than another.
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How Can You Research Construction Accident Lawyers To Find the Right One for Your Case?
Performing research is the first step to choosing the right lawyer to handle your case in New York. Perhaps you saw an advertisement on television, a billboard, or the Internet. Or you may have heard of a personal injury lawyer or firm by word-of-mouth from a friend or family member.
Regardless of where you learn about a personal injury lawyer, we urge you to do your due diligence before hiring one to handle your case. Things to consider include:
- Representation area: Some lawyers may only represent clients in a specific city or county, while some represent clients statewide. You want a lawyer who handles personal injury cases in your area and knows the laws that pertain to your city.
- Convenience: Do you want a lawyer who is easily accessible? Are you willing to travel a long distance or only a short distance to meet with your attorney? Accessibility and convenience are key considerations when deciding which law firm is right for you.
- Size of the law firm: Some law firms have a team of lawyers specializing in several areas of the law, while some have one or two attorneys who handle various personal injury cases. Smaller firms may offer a more personal approach, while larger firms may have a staff that can handle more clients but won’t give you the personalized attention you want.
- Cost of hiring a lawyer: Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so you only pay if they win your case and you recover compensation for damages. This fee typically is a percentage of the compensation settlement or award.
- Experience: Some lawyers have years or decades of experience handling a specific type of personal injury case while others may not. Think of your free consultation as an interview with your attorney and ask them about their experience handling cases like yours and their results. You should even ask for client reviews and testimonials.
Finding an attorney you can work with to pursue compensation for your injuries and financial expenses may seem like a lot of work. But it’s an important step when choosing someone to handle your personal injury case. Your case is important to you, so it’s only natural that you want it to also be important to your lawyer.
What Will a Construction Accident Lawyer Do for You?
Construction accident laws are complex, as are personal injury lawsuits. The right construction attorney will handle your case so you can focus on healing or grieving without the extra stress of a legal case on your shoulders. But there are other benefits the right lawyer will bring to your case, including:
- Investigating the accident and the cause of your injuries to determine liability and if negligence had a role.
- Gathering evidence to prove negligence and support your claim such as video surveillance, medical records, expert opinions, and witness statements.
- Calculating your claim’s value and send a demand letter to the liable party and the insurance company.
- Negotiating a settlement with a liable party and the insurer for an amount that adequately covers your losses.
- Filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and representing you in court.
- Meeting all deadlines, including the statute of limitations, in your case. You only have a short time to file a lawsuit after an accident, according to CPLR § 214 and EPTL § 5-4.1, so we recommend consulting with a lawyer as soon as possible.
- An unflinching willingness to advocate fiercely on your behalf, working to win the best possible case result for you
When you choose our law firm to represent you, we will gladly travel to your location on Long Island or within the New York metro area to discuss your case with you if you can’t come to our office. We also offer a multilingual staff to eliminate language barriers.
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Learn More About Choosing the Right Construction Accident Lawyer to Handle Your Case
Choosing a lawyer to represent you is a big decision. Performing research and asking the right questions during your search will make a difference. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. specializes in handling personal injury cases, including construction accidents. We also have a passion for helping people like you recover the compensation they deserve.
To learn more about choosing a construction accident lawyer, and to arrange a free consultation, call us today.
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