Category: Construction Accidents
If a brick fell from a building and hit you in New York, you have the option of filing a personal injury claim against the party whose negligence caused the accident. These claims allow you to pursue a wider range of damages than if you only file a workers’ compensation claim. Our NYC falling object lawyers will […]
If you were run over by an excavator during NYC construction, you have the right to sue third parties whose negligence caused or contributed to the accident. To file a lawsuit, you will have to establish a connection between the third party and the circumstances that led to your injuries. Our NY excavation accident lawyers will investigate […]
It was just another morning on the job. You laced up your boots, made the commute into the city, and stepped onto the scaffold like you’ve done countless times. Then, in a split second, your footing gave way, and everything went sideways. Now, you’re lying in a hospital bed or laid up at home. You […]
If you were injured by a tool dropped from an elevated height, you may have the right to recover damages through a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit. Filing a lawsuit allows you to pursue a greater range of damages than filing a claim for workers’ comp benefits, and the good news is […]
Certain building owners and their agents, construction site owners, construction company owners, and contractors have absolute liability for construction site accidents involving falling objects. If heavy material struck you on a construction site in NYC, you can sue one or more of these parties. This law applies even if you are not a NYC resident […]
As a construction worker, you are entitled to a safe workplace, and you have the right to take action if that right is violated. If you were injured due to a trench cave-in at a NYC construction site, our NYC excavation accident lawyers will identify who is responsible and hold them accountable for your losses. We provide […]
You are entitled to a safe work environment, which includes access to functional, well-maintained nail guns and appropriate protective gear. An unsafe workspace increases your risk of suffering nail gun injuries to the eye, head, hand, or elsewhere. If you suffered a nail gun injury when your tool misfired, our New York construction accident lawyers will determine […]
Contractors, and certain building owners share responsibility for providing the equipment you need to stay safe on a construction site. If one or more of these parties failed to live up to this legal duty, they are liable for any injuries you sustained when you fell through a hazardous opening. The New York construction accident lawyers […]
Average construction settlement amounts in New York are almost impossible to determine. Each settlement is based on the victim’s specific losses, and some of these settlements are kept confidential. In the most serious cases, the accident victim’s settlement or verdict may reach into the millions. Our Bronx construction accident lawyers will calculate and pursue the construction site […]
Construction accidents in New York State can often be attributed to negligence in some shape or form. This negligence could include the usage of improper materials and tools, unsafe working conditions, or a lack of mandated safety procedures. When negligence occurs on a construction site, the results can be catastrophic. If you work in construction or have […]