What Injured Workers
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Construction Accident Law in New York
Construction Injuries
- Amputation
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Nerve Damage
- Neck Injuries
- Herniated Disc
- Radiculopathy
- Back Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Loss of Hearing
- Internal Injuries
- Fractures
- Crush Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Electric Shocks
- Knee Injuries
- Arthritis
- Meniscal Tears
- Chondromalacia
- Shoulder Injuries
- Sprains, Strains, and Pain
- Wound Infections
- Scarring
ELECTRIC SHOCK ACCIDENT INFORMATION
Electric shocks can cause serious burns and other injuries to New York construction workers.
Construction workers are often at risk for electric shocks on the jobsite. Electrical shocks can be caused by overhead power lines, damaged cords, defective tools, lack of ground-fault protection, improper wiring, and improper use of extension cords. Electrocution can cause serious burns, nerve damage, muscle damage, blindness, and other injuries. In severe cases, it can cause the heart to stop, resulting in death. When an electric shock injury on a New York construction site is the result of negligence or misconduct, the construction worker may be able to receive compensation.
New York Lawyers Helping Electric Shock Victims
Working with and around electricity is sometimes an unavoidable part of construction. The dangers of this are well known, which is why there are regulations and guidelines in place to ensure that workers are not at undue risk for injury. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the State of New York specify safety protocols for working with electricity and for general jobsite safety. If these are not followed, an electric shock injury could result.
If the negligence of an individual or group responsible for the safety of a jobsite leads to injury, an accident lawyer in New York can help the victim file a construction accident lawsuit. Compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and damages for loved ones (in the case of a wrongful death) may be recovered through legal action.
An experienced New York construction accident lawyer from Block O'Toole & Murphy can advise you about your legal options, determine who is liable for your injury, and see to it that they are held accountable. Fill out a case evaluation form for free legal advice from a lawyer today.
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