Our attorneys have dedicated their careers to aiding New Yorkers who have been hurt in construction site accidents since 1977. We are aware of the devastation and expense that a construction site accident may cause. We will go above and beyond on your behalf to obtain substantial compensation. You can use the money you receive to pay for medical expenses, missed wages, and even a handicap.
You Deserve a Knowledgeable NYC Construction Accident Lawyer
In New York City, construction workers have the riskiest jobs. Accidents still occur often despite strict New York labour rules requiring businesses to create safe working conditions. On working sites all around the city, scores of construction workers perish every year. Many more people experience agonising and crippling injuries.
Unfortunately, companies occasionally economise by taking short cuts. These quick cuts ultimately put you and other construction workers in danger.
One of the most crucial things you must do when harmed on a construction site is fight for compensation. Don’t entrust your New York construction accident case to just any lawyer. Even while you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries, it can be difficult to actually receive money in your hands. Every step of the way, insurance companies, owners of construction sites, and other culpable parties will battle you.
You ought to work with a personal injury legal firm in New York City that has a lot of expertise taking on situations like this. Our exclusive focus at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. is personal injury law. For more than 40 years, our attorneys have fought for injured construction workers around the city.
Our track record of success bears this out:
Verdict of $6.57 million in favour of a Bronx construction worker harmed on the job due to the carelessness of his employer.
2.25 Billion A verdict was reached in favour of a Bronx construction worker who suffered injuries as a result of dangerous working conditions.
The family of a construction worker who died after falling from a ladder on a hazardous Brooklyn building site received a $2 million verdict.
You can take advantage of our nearly 100 years of combined knowledge when you come to us for assistance following an accident on a construction site. Call our NYC construction accident attorneys today to discuss your case; there is no risk in doing so.
All NYC Construction Accident Injury Cases Are Handled By Us
If you suffer an injury at work, our NYC construction accident lawyers are ready to assist you in seeking compensation. We handle any case involving a construction accident, including:
- Brazing mishaps
- an edifice collapsing
- compressor mishaps
- Crane mishaps
- Cutting mishaps
- Accidents involving hazardous or substandard equipment
- Dumpster mishaps
- electrical mishaps
- Elevator mishaps
- Falls
- falling things
- Forklift mishaps
- Explosions of gas
- ladder mishaps
- logging mistakes
We can assist if you were hurt while working on a construction job in New York. In Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, and Westchester, we stand up for wounded construction workers.
Call us right away to talk about your construction injury lawsuit.
After a NYC construction accident, who is responsible for my injuries?
It’s difficult to stroll across the city without coming across a building site. Since there are so many people employed in the construction business and building sites are so widespread, the state has implemented a number of labour laws to keep the industry as safe as possible. Following an accident on a city construction site, these laws frequently determine who may be accountable for your injuries.
Owners of construction sites and general contractors
A property owner must ensure that construction workers have a safe location to work when they decide to build or alter a project in the city. According to Section 200 of the New York Labour Law, owners and general contractors must “provide reasonable and adequate protection to the lives, health, and safety of all persons employed therein or lawfully frequenting such places.”
In other words, it is the responsibility of general contractors and property owners to ensure the security of building sites. Any potential risks that might endanger a worker must be eliminated. To perform their duties, employees must have the required safety equipment.
- Scaffolding
- Hoists
- Stays
- Ladders
- Slings
- Hangers
- Blocks
- Pulleys
- Braces
- Irons
- or other tools, like ropes.
If you built, tore down, repaired, altered, painted, or cleaned a building or structure, this section pertains to you.
You are not need to demonstrate any form of negligence on the part of the owner or contractor under strict liability.
Subcontractors
Many different moving elements can be found on construction sites. After winning a bid, a general contractor assigns portion of the work to subcontractors. Equally accountable for ensuring a safe workplace are general contractors and subcontractors. You may be able to hold a subcontractor liable for your injuries if they are at fault and you get wounded.
Architects and engineers
Engineers or architects on a New York construction site may also be held accountable by injured workers. These specialists create structures and buildings. They must follow commonly recognised professional standards when doing so. Architects and engineers in New York City are required to ensure that the sites are examined often.
Equipment Producers
There are a huge variety of tools and machinery on construction sites. When the machines are broken, even the most skilled worker may suffer harm. You may be able to hold the manufacturer or seller of the defective piece of equipment strictly responsible if you suffer an injury at work as a result of it.
When I’m hurt on a New York construction site, may I sue my employer?
It varies. After an accident, all construction employees are eligible to apply for workers’ compensation benefits. You normally give up your right to sue your employer for personal injury if you submit a claim for workers’ compensation. However, if you were injured due to unsafe working conditions, you may still have the ability to sue that person.
We’ll Assist You in Pursuing Compensation for All of Your Injuries from Construction Accidents
Some New York legal firms won’t accept your case unless you’ve experienced a catastrophic workplace injury. That isn’t being fair to you. For every injury you experience on a NYC construction site, you should be compensated.
We at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. will fight for financial compensation for all of your accidents on the job site. No situation is too large or tiny. If you have been injured in an accident and need assistance, call us at:
- Amputation
- Back pain
- Bone fractures
- Burns
- chest pain
- traumatic injury
- slashes and abrasions
- eye damage
- head trauma
- neck harm
- Paralysis
- spinal-cord injury
- injuries such as traumatic brain injury or others.
How long do I have to submit a claim for injuries?
It all depends on how you want to pursue restitution.
Workers’ compensation: You have 30 days from the date of your construction site injury to notify your employer. After that, you’ll only have a short window of opportunity to file your benefits claim.
Personal Injury Lawsuit: In New York, claims for bodily injury have a three-year statute of limitations.
If you wait too long to exercise your legal rights, you will forfeit the chance to get the compensation you are due.
For Help, Contact Our NYC Construction Accident Attorneys
Have you or a loved one been wounded while working on a city construction site? You already have enough on your mind without having to deal with a lawsuit or injury claim. For assistance, get in touch with the knowledgeable NYC construction accident attorneys at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. We’ll use every effort to secure the funding you require and deserve.
Calling our legal team for assistance is free for your initial session. We’ll examine your situation, go over your rights, and assist you in making a decision.