Construction and Work Site Accidents

New York Construction Accident Lawyers

Attorneys at our Brooklyn firm, Lozner & Mastropietro, are committed to helping workers injured on construction sites and other worksites recover the compensation they need to take care of themselves and their families. Although workers compensation benefits cover some medical expenses and lost wages for an on-the-job injury, they often fail to compensate the employee fully for the loss.

If a member of your family was seriously injured or killed in a worksite injury, one of our lawyers can immediately evaluate the claim and investigate all possible sources of compensation. It is possible you may be entitled to a personal injury or wrongful death claim in addition to workers' compensation benefits from your employer. Contact Us to make arrangements for a free consultation.

Construction Accidents: Falls, Defective Equipment, Demolition Accidents

Whether a small project for an individual homeowner or a major project for a large commercial development, a construction site is a dangerous workplace. As a result, serious work-related injuries at construction sites occur with an alarming frequency and thousands of construction workers are killed or seriously injured. Construction accidents that may entitle injured workers to an additional claim include:

• Scaffold and ladder falls
• Accidents caused by defective tools
• Heavy equipment accidents

Worksite injuries: Sources of compensation

The latest statistics for workers in the United States indicate that there were 5.7 million occupational injuries and illnesses among U.S. workers. Accidents on the job result in the deaths of 6,000 workers each year. Recent statistics for New York City show a 14% increase in on-the-job-deaths over the previous year. This number was mainly due to deaths caused by employees falling from high places or by being hit by a car or mobile equipment. This occurs even though many state and federal regulations, as well as industry standards, require owners, general contractors and subcontractors to implement a wide variety of safety measures.

Under New York law, workers may file lawsuits against the owners of property, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and even manufacturers of defective products to recover full compensation for their injuries. These lawsuits can provide compensation for pain, suffering and medical costs in addition to workers' compensation benefits.

If you have been injured on the job

If you have been injured as a result of an accident at a construction site, there are a number of things you can do to protect yourself and your legal rights:

• Get medical attention for any injuries.
• Report the injury to your employer and/or construction site manager, and note the name and position of the person notified.
• Get the names and contact information of anyone who may have witnessed the accident.
• If possible, try to preserve any evidence related to your injury by taking photographs of the area where you were injured (and the injuries themselves), or keeping the equipment or tool that was involved in your injury.
• Find an attorney to help you evaluate your potential claim.

Resources:

For information about the New York State Department of Labor:
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/

For information about the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/

For information about National and Local Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/home.htm

At Lozner & Mastropietro, our Brooklyn lawyers are dedicated to helping victims of construction and work site accidents recover full compensation. If you have been injured or your loved one was killed in a construction or work site accident or you simply need more information, please call us at 1-718-615-0044 or click below to Tell Us About Your Case.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Workers' Compensation