If you sustain an injury while working at a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Initially, you would go about filing a workers’ compensation claim to cover your medical treatment and lost wages but the status of your claim request and the severity of your injury will help you determine when to hire an attorney for your work-related or construction site injury.
Get free legal advice from a skilled construction accident lawyer in Long Island, New Yor following your construction accident that will help you determine if you can recover for property damage, medical costs, lost earnings, future loss of earnings and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more.
Construction accidents are largely common in New York but pursuing legal action against those responsible including your employer can be complicated and thats where a skilled construction accident attorney comes in. The legal office of Darren T. Moore conducts independent accident investigations to determine the full extent of your damages and help you win a hefty settlement.
Why Construction Accidents Occur
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revealed that the construction industry was responsible for one in every five workplace deaths in 2020, higher than any other private-sector occupation. Three of the top five most-cited OSHA regulations in 2019-2020 were connected to construction site fall injuries.
Construction accidents can occur in a variety of circumstances. The following are some examples of common construction accidents:
- Scaffolding mishaps
- Falling from extensive heights
- Being hit by a falling object
- Crane mishaps
- Ladder accidents
- Injuries from forklifts
- Accidents caused by unsafe equipment
- Electrocution or electrical accidents
- Trench failures
- Welding mishaps
- Explosions and fires
- Collapsing structure
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(917) 809-7014We are 100% committed and dedicated to maximizing your recovery and obtaining the justice and compensation that you deserve.
If you were hurt onsite, a legal representative who specializes in New York’s construction labor law can help you file a claim while you focus on recovering.
