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Hurt in a Car Accident? See if You May Be Eligible For a Huge Cash Settlement. If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay!
As you walk through the streets of New York, one of the most well-known characteristics of the city is its preponderance of large buildings and other structures. Each one of those finished buildings was once a construction site with many construction workers diligently getting their particular jobs done in order to complete the project.
The jobs of construction workers are difficult and can often be very messy and quite dangerous. There is a variety of heavy machinery to be accounted for, large building supplies such as beams, and various scenarios in which construction site injuries could occur. When construction accidents happen, it can be truly devastating for those construction workers who are injured.
Those injured in construction site accidents should be able to hold the responsible parties liable and get compensation for their injuries. If the construction site accident results in the death of construction workers, the families of those construction industry employees deserve to fight for compensation for their losses. While money can never be a substitute for the deceased loved one, it can be a relief for families wondering how they will pay for funeral expenses and how they will survive without the income provided by the construction job.
At Gregory Spektor & Associates in Queens, our New York construction accident lawyers understand the difficulties of dealing with injuries resulting from another person or entity’s negligence or recklessness that led to the construction accident. Our law firm strives to protect the rights of injured New York construction workers and ensure that they can focus on healing and recovery so that they can get back to work as soon as possible. If you or a loved one is a New York City construction worker who has been injured at a construction site due to hazardous conditions, contact our occupational safety attorneys to discuss your construction accident injuries.
Injured construction workers in New York City should be aware that there is a responsibility placed on general contractors and property owners to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained on a construction site. If these safety regulations are not met, serious – sometimes fatal – construction site injuries can occur.
New York’s labor laws are very specific when it comes to safety regulations, and any type of violation of these requirements leaves the general contractor and/or property owner vulnerable to a lawsuit should a construction accident occur.
The New York labor laws as well as the Industrial Code of New York are very specific when it comes to who is liable for construction site accidents as well as the requirements for various parts of a construction site. Ramps, for instance, must be a certain height and width in order for people to use them safely. Should a construction accident occur on or because of that ramp, the Industrial Code ensures that the general contractor and/or property owner could have a lawsuit filed against them.
Inherently, construction sites are dangerous employment locations, and safety precautions must be taken in order to ensure the security of all workers in the construction industry. Still, construction accidents happen and the results are often quite catastrophic.
Construction sites are full of various hazards and situations which may lead to serious injuries or fatalities if someone is reckless or negligent in their duties.
The following are some of the most common types of construction accidents that our personal injury attorneys at Gregory Spektor & Associates have handled for construction accident clients in the past:
Tower cranes present several different hazards that could potentially result in accidents with serious construction site injuries. Whether the construction accident is due to an equipment malfunction or operator error or anything in between, a crane incident may cause severe injuries and even death to the operator, worker under or near the crane, and those in the surrounding areas.
Falling debris, a dropped load, or a crane collapse can have long-lasting repercussions for those working in the construction industry. Even though cranes are a vital piece of construction equipment, they pose a serious hazard and those who are injured due to a crane accident deserve compensation for their injuries.
At construction sites, it is extremely common to see workers doing their jobs at extreme heights. Whether they are up on ladders, scaffolding along the outside of the building’s structure, or up on the high beams, men and women are doing their best to complete their jobs as safely as possible while also being hundreds of feet up in the air.
Unfortunately, a common type of construction accident deals with these elevations. People fall from heights or drop something from up high and it lands on an unsuspecting worker down below. Regardless of how the construction accident happens, there can be serious, often fatal, injuries resulting from the incident. It is the obligation of the general contractors and/or property owners of construction sites to maintain the safety of their locations, including high rises.
In the construction industry, demolition and renovation projects are very common. It is also very common for workers to use explosives and toxic chemicals while carrying out these types of construction projects. The very nature of this construction equipment poses a serious threat to those working in or around the construction sites.
Without the proper training and experience, a New York City construction worker can be severely harmed, if not killed, in accidents involving demolition and renovation work. It is the responsibility of the general contractors to keep the area clear of workers who do not need to be there and to secure the project perimeter to prevent injuries, especially to those not involved in the project.
Forklifts (much like tower cranes) are heavy machinery that requires knowledge and training in order to operate them proficiently. When the proper precautions outlined by OSHA are not followed by the operators or other New York City construction employees in the area, the consequences can be severe.
Any workers at construction sites that use a forklift should be trained to use it properly or simply stay away from the heavy machinery. It is critical that extreme caution is used to prevent injuries that have the potential to completely incapacitate an individual or even cause their death.
A very common accident type at construction sites is electrocution. Many sites require a good amount of electricity for their equipment to function properly, and there are clear safety standards in place that all construction sites are required to follow. When they are not followed, the results can be catastrophic.
Electrocution victims often have long-lasting effects from the accident and have to undergo multiple medical procedures. They also frequently have accompanying medical issues such as seizures, heart attacks, and neurological disorders directly resulting from the electrocution. These issues can severely impact the lives of those New York City workers involved in electrocution accidents.
No matter where you are or where you work, slip and fall accidents happen frequently. Whether it is a wet floor or an unexpected object in the way, slip and fall incidents have the potential to cause serious harm to those who are involved.
When it comes to a slip and fall accident at a grocery store or other place of business, the results can be serious but are unlikely to be catastrophic. In cases where a slip and fall accident happens at a construction site, the results can be truly devastating, especially if the fall is from a height.
Masonry and bricklaying can be difficult, back-breaking labor, and those who work in the field know exactly what types of strain they will be putting their bodies under. Sometimes, though, accidents can happen with heavy equipment, excessive physical exertion, and/or a fall from a height. Those individuals in the construction industry deserve to fight for compensation when they have sustained injuries from any type of construction accident, including masonry incidents.
Excavation and digging trenches, much like other types of construction work, involve the use of heavy machinery. In these cases, the surface upon which you are working also causes issues due to being severely unstable. When accidents happen during the excavation process, the resulting injuries can be catastrophic and have long-lasting effects.
These New York City construction workers deserve to file a personal injury lawsuit and fight for compensation for their on-the-job injuries, losses, and damages. At Gregory Spektor & Associates, our personal injury attorneys are well-versed in all types of construction accidents and are here to help injured workers protect their rights as victims and work toward the best possible outcome for a personal injury claim.
Depending on the situation, any and all injured workers in New York should be eligible to fight for compensation. If you were involved in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness on a construction site in New York and sustained devastating injuries, you may be eligible to file a claim.
If there was an issue with the safety equipment (it was not checked properly or is outdated) or another worker was using a piece of equipment without the appropriate training or any other circumstances, the injured workers may be eligible to fight for maximum compensation for their injuries, damages, and losses.
There are a wide variety of possible injuries that are possible to those in high risk jobs such as construction work. Whether a scaffold collapsed, people fell down elevator shafts, falling objects hit someone, a safety harness was not checked properly, or any other circumstance at a job site that resulted in serious injury, our personal injury attorney is here to protect workers and defend their rights. Some injuries have lifelong effects and are known for requiring multiple surgeries. You need to be sure you are properly covered for these medical expenses.
At Gregory Spektor & Associates in Queens, New York, our construction injury claim attorneys are ready and willing to work diligently throughout the course of your construction accident case to ensure you get the best possible outcome.
Some of the most common injuries that we have filed lawsuits for on behalf of injured workers in New York construction accident cases include:
If you or a loved one has sustained any of the above injuries at a construction site due to another person or entity’s negligence or recklessness, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim in New York.
When it comes to New York’s labor law and any violation of it, serious injuries can and do occur. If you are an injured worker, you need an experienced legal team on your side working to secure compensation and providing you the best possible advice for your legal situation. Contact the workers’ compensation claim attorneys at Gregory Spektor & Associates to discuss your case at a free consultation.
In personal injury cases, there are two types of damages that you may be eligible for, depending on the circumstances of the situation. These two types are compensatory and punitive damages.
When it comes to most personal injury cases, including accidents on construction job sites, the common type of damage claims that a victim may receive is compensatory damages. These are the financial damages that accompany the injuries you have suffered as a direct result of the accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
In many cases, the most frequent compensatory damages for personal injury claims include:
This may not be a comprehensive list, and some of them may not apply to your situation. Your scaffold law attorney will be able to determine which damages you may be eligible to include in your claim as well as the best ways to prove your case and fight for the best possible outcome.
The other type of damages that some personal injury victims can claim is punitive damages. These are not applicable to every case, and the burden of proof falls on your attorney to demonstrate that the person who caused the accident was acting maliciously and with intent to cause serious harm to you or others around you.
In these cases, the judge will award punitive damages if the defendant is found guilty of gross, willful misconduct that puts human life or safety in jeopardy. For certain claims, these damages may be in addition to criminal sentencing as well. In general punitive damages are meant to be a deterrent for any future maliciousness from the defendant or anyone else who may be aware of the situation.
During your free consultation with our personal injury law firm, we will discuss your case with you and determine if you may be eligible to file a claim as well as what types of damages we may be able to fight for in court.
If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against the general contractor, property owner, and/or other responsible parties that caused your accident. Although there are many precautions in place and proper safety devices that must be used at a job site, it is quite common for accidents to happen at a construction project.
The injuries from construction accidents have the potential to be very severe. Since the machinery used is often quite large and can carry steel beams and other heavy loads, a mistake made by the operator or a malfunction of the equipment can have devastating repercussions. Those who have suffered these injuries deserve to fight for compensation and justice from those responsible.
At Gregory Spektor & Associates in Queens, New York, our personal injury team has vast experience in the handling of construction accident cases, and we understand the challenges of dealing with the aftermath of an accident. From piling medical bills to calls from insurance adjusters, the stress can be overwhelming. We believe that accident victims should be able to focus on their healing and recovery process without interruptions from outside companies.
Our workers’ compensation attorneys also strive to give as much support as possible to the families of those who have been killed in fatal accidents at a construction site. Families should be able to mourn and grieve without the financial stresses associated with their loved one’s passing. When we file a wrongful death claim, we will work diligently to ensure that any outstanding medical bills (resulting from the treatment of accident injuries), funeral expenses, and loss of income are covered.
We know that your loved one was involved in a dangerous job and work-related deaths do occur in construction. When you form an attorney-client relationship with us, we are here to help you understand the legal aspects of your case and provide you with the best possible legal advice we can.
Contact our New York construction accident attorneys to find out more on how to proceed with your case. We are happy to share our prior results with you so that you are confident in our abilities to properly represent your best interests in and out of court. Our attorneys will handle calls from insurance companies so that you can focus on the more important aspects of your life – healing and recovery.
Anyone who has had any type of injury knows very well that it can be difficult to work through the pain of recovery. When your pain was caused by another person’s negligence, the mental stress of the situation can make the healing process even more challenging. That is why it is best to allow an experienced construction accident attorney such as ours at Gregory Spektor & Associates in New York to handle your case and work for the compensation you deserve.
Knowing that you have medical costs and other financial stresses covered will be a huge relief and can help in a tremendous way with your recovery. Contact us today for a free consultation!
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