Construction Site Accidents
The construction and remodeling industry have always proven to be a very lucrative enterprise. Whether it is a residential or large scale commercial project, construction indicates growth in the economy.
However, with all this potential construction growth, accidents unfortunately, are always bound to happen. Common construction injuries carelessly result from:
However, with all this potential construction growth, accidents unfortunately, are always bound to happen. Common construction injuries carelessly result from:
- Cutting accidents
- Electrocution
- Crane accidents
- Scaffolding accidents
- Collapsed structures
- Defective machinery
- Welding accidents
- Toxic gas accidents
- Construction site falls
- The interface between Federal and State Laws as it pertains to the construction industry regulation
- New York State Worker’s compensation laws which provides immunity to employers.
- Medical & Hospitalization Bills
- Cost of Medication
- Specialized Testing due to Injury
- Doctors’ follow-up visits
- Property Damages
- Loss of Earnings
- Future Loss of Earnings
- Emotional Pain & Suffering
Victims of construction site accident are often killed or if they survive they are usually left with catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, amputations, spinal cord injuries, paraplegia, shattered bones and severe internal injuries, to name but a few.
While construction companies and contractors are required to inspect each job site and maintain and adhere to the safety standards set out by the State, they are also required to implement safety programs.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2004 alone, 401,000 people suffered non-fatal injuries in industrial accidents on or around construction sites while 1,224 people were killed. Hence why construction related injuries is ranked 3rd in the United States as workers are at far greater risk of serious injury or death.
Construction cases involve complex liability issues:-
Lawsuits due to construction site accidents are usually very costly to prosecute, especially since the law prohibits from suing your employer. They become even more expensive when expert testimonies from building code inspectors to architecture, engineers to medical experts are need to fortify your claim.
The New York Construction Accident Attorneys at the Law Office of Aleksandr Vakarev Esq., have successfully prosecuted and won many cases against property owner, sub-contractor even the architecture whose failure to provide and enforce the necessary safety measures for the site, have resulted in catastrophic injury and death of construction worker or innocent bystander.
If you or a loved one have been injured or killed due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for:
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With the help of a dedicated and aggressive New York Construction Accident Attorney at the Law Office of Aleksandr Vakarev Esq., we will determine whether your personal injury case has merit.
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Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis so you only pay a fee if we recover money for you. Contact our experienced Attorneys today at the Law Office of Aleksandr Vakarev Esq., for a free consultation at 718-839-6885.
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