Construction Site Injury Lawyers

Union Leaders Voice Concern About Construction Site Accidents in Urban Areas in New York City

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In the five boroughs of New York (Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island), construction is a boom industry and there is no indication that the current upward trend is likely to slow down any time soon.  If you were injured in an accident, give our NY construction site accident lawyers a call at 800-893-9645 to set up your free, confidential consultation.

With this grown in construction sites, it is likely that more catastrophic injuries and more fatalities will be forthcoming.

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places susceptible to various accidents. As a result, there are many laws governing worker safety. However, not every safety regulation is always followed to the letter of the law. Consequently, workplace accidents can and do take place.

The construction industry’s labor union leadership have advocated on behalf of worker’s rights to reduce serious injuries. Despite this effort, the number of fatalities in New York City have increased markedly from 2011 to 2012. In 2011, there were approximately six deaths on construction sites, but in 2012 this rose to 21.

If a person is injured in a construction site accident, he or she may be entitled to compensation.  One source of compensation can be workers' compensation. Often, though, workers compensation rarely covers the full amount of financial hardship that takes place after a serious accident on a construction site. Many injured worker have the right to file a claim for compensation against the person or company who caused the injury. In order to find out if you able to sue the construction company or your employer, call our construction site accident lawyers to set up your confidential consultation.  We can be reached at 800-893-9645.

Along that vein, many accidents and injuries on construction sites occur due to the negligent behavior of another person. In this situation it may be possible to file a claim for compensation against that person who caused the injury. This could be the property owner, the contractor overseeing the site where the accident took place and any other person who was responsible for the building or might have left an obstruction in a place that is likely to cause an injury.

CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURIES

Construction site accident injuries could include back and spinal injuries, burns, fractured limbs, vision loss, loss of limbs, traumatic brain injuries, and in some cases loss of life. These injuries can be so serious that it becomes a life changing event for the victim and his or her family. Even a broken limb may need months to recover from and a long period off work. This deprivation can put a substantial financial strain on the victim, mental anguish, and physical pain.

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The goal is to seek financial compensation for our clients and to make them whole again.  Our New York construction site attorneys have aggressively fought for our clients for years.  Our hard work and achievements have earned us a superb reputation.  Give us a call now to schedule your free, confidential consultation at 800-893-9645.