According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the following are among the ten most common causes of construction accidents:
- Falls from Heights: Workers falling from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, or other elevated surfaces
- Slips, Trips, and Falls: Uneven surfaces, wet conditions, or cluttered work areas can lead to slips, trips, and falls.
- Struck by Objects: Workers being hit by falling tools, equipment, or other objects, often due to inadequate safety measures at the job site.
- Electrical Hazards: Contact with live wires, faulty equipment, or inadequate grounding can result in electrical shocks or electrocution.
- Caught-in/Between Objects: Accidents where workers are caught in or between machinery, equipment, or structural components.
- Fires and Explosions: Electrical faults, flammable materials, or gas leaks can lead to fires and explosions on construction sites.
- Material Handling Accidents: Improper lifting techniques, inadequate training, or faulty equipment can result in injuries related to material handling.
- Tool, Equipment, and Machinery Accidents: Malfunctioning tools, improper use, lack of maintenance, or inadequate training can lead to construction equipment accidents.
- Collapse of Structures: Structural failures, such as building collapses or scaffolding failures, can cause severe injuries to workers on-site.
- Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Failure to use or provide adequate protection for workers, such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and harnesses, can increase the risk of injuries.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a construction accident, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the liable party or parties. A New York construction accident lawyer can advise you of your rights, answer any questions you might have, and help you seek the compensation you deserve.
- Construction Accidents Can Lead to Catastrophic Injuries
- How a Construction Injury Lawyer Will Help With Your Accident Case
- Discuss Your Construction Accident Injuries With Our Team for Free
Construction Accidents Can Lead to Catastrophic Injuries
Companies and construction site managers must follow the safety guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Failure to comply with these construction industry guidelines can lead to the following injuries on construction sites:
- Traumatic brain injuries resulting from accidents involving being struck by objects.
- Spinal cord injuries caused by accidents involving crushing or being struck by objects.
- Internal bleeding or organ damage resulting from accidents involving crushing or being struck by objects.
- Broken limbs caused by accidents involving falls.
- Heart attacks or strokes resulting from electrocutions.
- Loss of limbs caused by accidents involving crushing or being struck by objects.
You May Have a Right to Compensation After a Construction Accident
Pursuing compensation after a construction accident can be complex, especially when identifying the liable party. For example, you may be able to sue third parties, such as general contractors, manufacturers, property managers, electricians, and any other entity contracted to work on the construction site.
Seeking damages on your own is complicated at best. But your lawyer has the expertise to determine the at-fault party and put a dollar value on your tangible and non-tangible losses.
These are just a few of the types of damages that you can pursue:
- Medical care costs, both for current and future treatment
- Pain and suffering, both emotional and physical pain
- Lost wages due to time away from work during recovery
- Reduced earning potential if your injuries force you to take a lower-paying position or leave your career entirely
- Emotional distress, including psychological trauma from the accident
- Permanent loss of mobility or physical disfigurement
- Diminished quality of life, including loss of joy in former hobbies and activities
- Other out-of-pocket expenses, such as caretaking service costs or prescription medication costs
You Can Seek Compensation if You Lost a Loved One in a Construction Accident
If you lost a loved one in a construction accident, we offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. The compassionate legal team at Simon & Friedman, LLC would like to help you recover some of the financial and emotional losses you suffered. We recognize that no amount of compensation will ease the pain of losing someone you love, but it could offer the financial peace of mind you need during this difficult time.
A wrongful death lawyer from our firm can help you seek damages that include:
- Expenses related to organizing the funeral, covering burial or cremation services
- Outstanding medical debts incurred by the deceased
- Diminished financial support, including the loss of benefits provided by the departed
- Absence of parental guidance following the loss of a loved one
- Deprivation of consortium (i.e., damages related to the loss of a spouse,) or companionship due to the passing
- Forfeiture of potential inheritance
For a free legal consultation, call 516-932-0400
How a Construction Injury Lawyer Will Help With Your Accident Case
Under New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214, you have a limited time from the accident date to file a personal injury case against the liable party. If you miss the filing deadline, you lose your legal right to compensation. Your lawyer will ensure you comply with all the laws and rules the statute mandates.
When you enlist our attorneys to represent you, we will also:
- Keep you updated on your case and answer your questions as they arise
- Identify liable parties and build a case against them
- Communicate with all parties for you, including negotiating for a settlement
- Gather evidence of your construction-related accident to support your claim or lawsuit
- Determine a value for your case
Typically, when injuries are serious and will likely require future care and support, we call in expert witnesses who allow us to understand your prognosis, future expenses, and other factors that affect these cases. These experts include medical experts, vocational rehabilitation specialists, life care planners, and economists.
We represent clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We collect our fees from a portion of your insurance settlement or court award. You could recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, and any other damages you suffered because of a construction safety issue.
Discuss Your Construction Accident Injuries With Our Team for Free
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., our attorneys are passionate advocates for the injured. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in any type of construction accident, we will review your rights and legal options with you today for free. Our multilingual staff will discuss your case with you in Spanish, Greek, Bengali, Tamil, or Kannada.
Call for a free consultation, or use our online contact form to connect with our team today.
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