A construction accident can be a devastating physical and emotional experience. Construction accidents happen more often than you might realize. In fact, they are one of the top three reasons for accidental death in the United States. Construction work is considered dangerous because of the use of heavy equipment, working at great heights, or below ground. A construction accident can cause life-threatening injuries including a brain injury, head Injury, internal bleeding, a spinal injury or broken bones. In the same way that a victim of a car accident may seek damages from the negligent person through a personal injury claim the law allows victims of construction accidents to seek damages as well. If you suffered an injury at a construct site, contact an experienced Bronx construction accident lawyer as you may be entitled to receive compensation for your financial loss, as well as pain and suffering. In addition, if during the course of the treatment for your injuries the medical staff commits medical malpractice, the party responsible for your construction accident injuries may be required to compensate you for the medical malpractice injury as well.
Common Types of Construction Site AccidentsWhile there are many types of accidents occur at construction sites, common types of construction site accidents include:
For example, Ralph Devito fell off a ladder as he was working in a building that was under construction. Devito was on an extension ladder when the ladder skidded out from underneath Devito, causing Devito to fall. Devito was seriously injured in the fall. In filing a defective product claim against the manufacturer of the ladder, Devito noted that the ladder lacked feet or cleats to prevent it from skidding. Devito v. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2008 NY Slip Op 50415 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., 2008).
As an experienced Bronx construction accident lawyer can explain, an injury from any type of construction accident can be severe and result in permanent disability, preventing the victim from ever being able to return to employment. Under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241, employers must ensure that workers use proper safety equipment and are protected from falls and falling objects. If an employer fails to follow safety requirements, then the employer may be legally liable if the employee is injured. However, liability may not be limited to employers. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, other parties may be wholly or partly responsible including property owners, general contractors, project managers, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and architects.
Common Construction Site InjuriesConstruction accidents can cause devastating injuries and even death. The type of injury suffered by the victim depends on a number of factors including whether the accident was a crane accident, scaffolding accident or some other type of accident. Injuries that are common in construction accidents include amputations, burns, broken bones, back injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
DamagesDepending on the facts of your case, if you are hurt in a construction site accident due to another person's negligence you may be entitled a number of types of compensation.
If you have been hurt at a construction site, contact our legal team. These cases are complex and it is essential to have legal guidance to obtain the compensation you deserve. You may be able to collect compensation over and above the workers compensation award. If you have been injured, it is important you speak with legal counsel from our office to ensure that your rights are protected. Our construction accident attorneys serving the Bronx are experienced in representing clients who have been injured in accidents at construction sites and elsewhere. Contact us at 800.696.9529 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your case. We represent clients in the following locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County, Queens, Staten Island, and Suffolk County.