NYC CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

ALYCE B. WITTENSTEIN, ESQ. Construction is very dangerous work. The incidence of fatalities is 4X as high and any other occupation! In New York, over the last ten years, more than 500 construction workers have lost their lives and thousands have suffered serious injuries. Many of these accidents could have been avoided with proper safety precautions. When proper procedures are not followed to protect construction workers, resulting in serious injuries or death, a lawsuit to recover damages should be investigated. NYC Construction Accident Attorneys with generations of experience can help you best as these cases are quite complicated. Wittenstein & Wittenstein, Esqs brings you the very best experience and resources. It starts with an initial free consultation, where you will discuss the facts and circumstances of your case with an attorney. The laws and regulations of New York State and Federal Law will be applied to the unique facts and circumstances of your case and you will receive an assessment of your case’s merit. Th is content h as ​been c re at ed wi​th t​he ​help  of GSA Con tent Generator DEMO!

A thorough investigation by an experienced NYC Construction Accident Attorney could also reveal third-parties that can be sued for compensation. A Brooklyn personal injury attorney that specializes in construction accidents can assist you with every aspect of your construction accident case. If you were a pedestrian that was injured as a result of negligence on or surrounding a construction site, you can sue the construction company and its subcontractors for your injuries. There are strict rules about permits and how dangerous construction equipment must be stored and used. When construction companies violate these rules, they are liable for the consequences. As a construction site manager, you realize that managing your project well is at the top of your to-do list. It is your job to oversee the project from start to finish, and to make sure that all phases of the undertaking are done without a hitch. That alone is challenging enough, but it takes some real skill to manage the project well and keep everyone safe at the same time. Luckily, making sure that every aspect of the construction site is a well-oiled machine is easier to do the more experience you have attained. One of the things that you realize will be an asset for you would be a full understanding of how to prevent construction accidents from occurring in the first place. One way to understand would be to realize what red flags are present that can increase the chances of a construction accident. Consider addressing these issues as a way to keep your job site as safe as possible.

Even though Workers Compensation Law in New York is the “exclusive remedy” for workers injured on the job, there are exceptions that may allow you to sue your employer. If you have have suffered a “grave injury” or the employer intentionally harmed you, you may be eligible to sue your employer. For more information about Workers Compensation, click here. Above and beyond the Workers Compensation Benefits are claims against any person or entity that had a part in causing the injury by their action or inaction. For example, a negligent action might be for a truck supplying bricks to run into a worker, causing serious injuries. Sometimes there are many possible defendants that were contractors or subcontractors on a site, who you might be able to sue depending on the contract between the parties. If a visitor or vendor caused the injuries, you can sue them. An experienced NYC Construction Accident Attorney will leave no stone unturned to seek avenues for full compensation. Th is a᠎rtic​le has  be en  do᠎ne  wi th the help ᠎of GSA C​ontent G​en erator  DEMO .

Inspection statistics show that more than 60% of construction sites have numerous safety violations! 100% of sites where wrongful death caused by falls occurred had safety violations. It’s not surprising that most construction accidents are caused by safety violations. Even though OSHA penalizes employers who violate safety laws, many employers have made the decision that paying the fines is less expensive than correcting the violations. They even take into account what they have to pay out for insurance and lawyers and still don’t fix the violations. As long as there continues to be laxity in enforcing CRIMINAL PENALTIES against employers who fail to provide workers with safe conditions, workers will continue to be killed and maimed at worksites in alarming numbers. There are many provisions in New York’s labor laws that provide legal recourse for injured workers. The most prominent is “The Scaffolding Law” which provides special protections for workers injured on ladders, scaffolds, slings, hoists, stays, hangers, irons, pulleys, blocks, ropes, braces and other types of construction-related devices.