Construction accidents
Construction accidents tend to be one of the most common types of accidents in New York City, where construction structures and construction workers can be found on almost every street corner. Our accident lawyers at Law4you, can advise you in these cases.
According to figures from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known by the acronym OSHA, there were a total of 4,779 fatal workplace accidents in the private sector in New York in 2018, of which more than 21% were related to the construction industry.
In general, the construction sector is one of the occupations with the highest risk of accidents, especially due to the different types of heavy machinery used in almost every activity, as well as tools that, if not used correctly, can cause serious injuries to the worker.
Fortunately, New York State Labor Law protects your rights as a construction worker, providing you with several benefits that, with the help of our construction accident lawyers, you will be able to receive without any inconvenience.
If you have suffered a construction accident in New York, our attorneys are ready to defend you in any legal instance necessary. Call us now at 8559052949 and receive that close and quality defense service you are looking for.
What types of construction accidents can we advise you on?
At Law4you we have experienced construction accident lawyers who are ready to provide you with the quality care you need, whatever type of accident you have suffered on a construction site in New York.
Some of the types of construction accidents in which we can legally defend you are:
- Roof falls
- Scalloping accidents
- Shocks due to falling objects
- Falls from ladders
Among other types of accidents that can cause serious injuries to workers in the construction industry.
Our lawyers at Law4you know every one of the benefits you are eligible for in New York construction accidents, so they will defend you at all times, until you can receive enough money to recover from your injuries and be able to continue your work activities without problems.
What are my rights in the event of a construction accident in New York?
When you suffer a construction accident in New York, the law protects you as a victim so that you can receive benefits to lessen the impact on your life and finances.
The main rights of a New York construction accident victim are as follows:
- Workers compensation. The state of New York is one of those governed by the well-known “Workers Compensation” Act, which establishes that every employer must ensure workers’ compensation, through an insurance company, to workers who suffer a construction accident. This compensation shall cover each of the expenses arising after the accident.
- Filing a lawsuit. Although the Workers’ Compensation Act prohibits a worker from filing a lawsuit against his or her employer, there may be details in the accident that allow legal action to be taken for reasons such as negligence of a third party that caused the employee’s injuries. This action can lead to millions of dollars in compensation for the victim.
- Support from an accident lawyer. In order to legally address the construction accident suffered, the victim has the right to have the legal accompaniment of a New York accident lawyer, who will allow him to follow the proper process to assert each of his rights.
Remember that if you have been involved in a construction accident, no matter your immigration status, you have unbreakable rights under the law that you must defend at all costs with the help of accident attorneys who truly care about providing you with quality service.
Call our lawyers at Law4you today so we can start working on your case and give you the opportunity to receive millions in compensation for each of the damages and injuries you suffered after the accident.
How to act legally in cases of construction accidents?
In order for you to achieve the best results in a construction accident case, it is important that you follow the proper steps after the fact. Any inappropriate action could delay the process and make it more difficult to deliver important benefits such as workers’ compensation.
For this reason, the steps you should follow after a construction accident in New York are:
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Take as much evidence as possible from the case.
- Report the accident to your employer as soon as possible.
- Call our lawyers at Law4you for complete legal advice.
With the legal advice you will receive from our lawyers at Law4you, you will have the opportunity to receive a complete study of the accident case you have suffered, in which we will take care of gathering all the evidence of the case, with which we can find for you every one of the benefits you deserve.
Why do I need a New York construction accident lawyer?
By having the legal assistance of a New York construction accident lawyer, as a victim you will not have to worry about anything but your health. We will take care of a thorough investigation of the accident, in which we can find every detail that will allow us to act legally to do justice for your injuries.
In addition, at Law4you we work with medical specialists in accident cases, who will be willing to treat your injuries to support the progress of the case, ensuring that you receive the maximum amount of money as compensation for the accident.
At Law4you we fight for your rights in construction accidents
Don’t wait for your injuries to get worse. If you have suffered a construction accident in any of the 5 boroughs of New York, contact us now so that our accident lawyer can provide you with access to a complete legal defense service, in which your rights will be our primary focus.
Call us now at 8559052949, or write to our WhatsApp so we can get to know your case and start working for the millionaire compensation you deserve. Remember, if we don’t win your case, you won’t spend a single penny. Work with our New York accident lawyers and secure a winning case.
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2 years ago I fell off a scaffold and injured my back, Law4you attorneys took charge of my medical care and got compensation to take care of my family.
I worked at a parcel company and eventually I injured my back. The attorneys proved it was due to my job and helped me to get the compensation.
I recommend this firm to all the people who are looking for a professional to help them with their accident cases, they are respectful, they understand the victim and they got me a good compensation.
