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NEW YORK CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
The Bureau of Labor reports that over 1,178 construction workers in New York alone were killed in work-related accidents over the last several years. In addition, thousands more were injured due to unsafe working conditions. Unfortunately, these numbers are not declining. Indeed in September of 2009 the City of New York's Building Department reported that in the last year construction related accidents and injuries have increased by 40%. Additionally the number of construction workers falling from a height has nearly doubled in the same time period. The New York Labor Laws offer broad coverage for construction workers to ensure the most protection and compensation for the injured.
Many accidents leave workers temporarily or even permanently disabled, causing their lives to become incredibly stressful and difficult. Injured workers need legal help in order to get their lost wages and medical pays paid by the responsible parties. Many injured construction workers are also entitled to monetary compensation for their pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. By hiring the right attorneys who understand New York's Workers Compensation and Labor Laws, workers have the best shot of being fairly compensated and getting their lives back on track.
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Construction Accident Lawyers - NY
Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP is one of the premier personal injury law firms in New York City. We specialize in representing injured construction workers. We are well versed in the Labor Law and our commitment to our clients has led to an impressive record of success. We have recovered hundreds and millions of dollars for our clients, including the following verdicts and settlements:
In order to receive compensation for your injury, it is crucial that you seek legal help immediately. The accident site, materials and machinery may need to be preserved in order for a successful investigation to take place. Your claims need to be made quickly and to be directed to the proper parties. If you have suffered any injury on a construction site, you need a top-notch trial law firm to protect you and make sure you receive all the compensation you are entitled to. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard right now to fight your case, in order for your case to succeed you need to act quickly and wisely.
Accidents and Injuries on Construction Sites
New York construction workers can fall victim to many types of construction injuries on the job due to the dangerous workplace conditions they face each day. Head injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, and fractures are just a few of the injuries that can result from a serious accident on a construction site. Although in many cases these injuries are relatively minor and heal quickly, some construction accidents result in catastrophic injuries that cause lifelong disabilities for the victim. In addition, serious injuries can often be career ending for construction workers, whose labor is often physically rigorous and demanding.
There are many types of construction accidents that can occur on New York job sites. Falls from ladders, cranes, scaffolding and forklifts are among the leading causes of construction accidents, resulting in hundreds of injuries to construction workers each year. Construction workers also face the risk of severe injury when welding equipment, nail guns, and other kinds of heavy equipment malfunction or are improperly maintained. When buildings or trenches collapse, workers can be seriously wounded by falling debris and materials.
There are many types of unsafe practices that can cause construction accidents, including improper maintenance of tools, improper use of explosives and improper scaffold construction. Lack of safety training, safety equipment and accident prevention planning can also contribute to construction site injuries. It is important to know that in certain cases, construction accident victims can commence successful lawsuits even when the precise cause of the accident is not known. The bottom line is that construction site owners, contractors and employers are generally responsible for providing workers with a safe place to work. If you have been injured, they have likely failed to live up to that responsibility, and you need the right law firm to hold them accountable.
Our lawyers have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of injured clients.
