The risk of severe injuries is ever-present on construction sites. Accidents happen in every profession, but mishaps in the construction industry can be devastating. Whether due to negligence, unsafe conditions, or unforeseen circumstances, the effects of construction site injuries can be life-altering.
A Construction Accident Attorney knows how to assess project contracts, incident reports, photographs, video footage, and applicable industry safety standards to determine if a personal injury claim is worth pursuing.
Common Injuries In Construction
Known as the “Fatal Four,” the following accidents lead to severe and often debilitating injuries:
- Falls from elevated surfaces
- Struck by falling objects or debris accidents
- Electrocution
- Caught in or between objects or vehicle accidents
Other causes of injury on construction sites include
- Welding accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Toxic chemicals exposure
When Should I Get A Construction Accident Lawyer?
Employers have a legal obligation to provide proper equipment and safe working conditions for their workers.
The sooner you enlist the services of an experienced attorney after a construction accident, the better your chances of recovering fair and just compensation. A lawyer can ensure the protection of your legal rights and the preservation of evidence.
Construction site accident victims are often unsure where to turn to for help. The experience and support of a personal injury attorney become invaluable in a construction accident. A lawyer can conduct a thorough investigation, gather crucial evidence, and build a solid case to demonstrate liability.
Evidence in construction site accidents can be time-sensitive. It is essential to identify and preserve it in the immediate aftermath of an accident.
Injured construction workers have two legal remedies:
Workers’ Compensation Claim
In a workers’ compensation claim, you don’t have to prove negligence. You have to demonstrate that your injuries or illness are an immediate result of your job duties.
Workers' Compensation follows the no-fault system.
In most cases, Workers’ compensation benefits fail to cover a construction accident victim’s actual losses.
Gregory Spektor & Associates, P.C. will be able to assess your situation and help you to identify additional avenues of compensation.
Compensation is not available for pain and suffering or emotional distress in Workers’ compensation claims.
Personal Injury Lawsuit
You cannot sue an employer for injuries on a construction site while working.
Workers’ compensation benefits only cover a worker’s income losses and injury costs.
If a worker can prove that a third party other than their employer is liable for injury, then they can obtain more damages. Third parties include material and equipment suppliers, engineers and architects, subcontractors, a property owner, or a general contractor.
A personal injury lawyer can help you prove that it was the defendant’s duty to ensure your safety and safe working conditions.
Call A Construction Accident Lawyer Immediately
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries on a construction site due to the carelessness or negligence of another person or entity anywhere in New York, you deserve fair and just compensation for your injuries. Call an experienced personal injury lawyer at Gregory Spektor and Associates to find out how we can provide you relief from construction accident-related financial and emotional struggles.