Construction accident injuries and deaths have been on the rise for the past few years. Some of these accidents are because of negligence of either the construction company itself, negligence of the property owner or defective or unsafe construction machinery. Staten Island construction site injuries should be properly discussed in detail with a Staten Island construction accident lawyer to help determine what compensation you are entitled to from starting a workers' compensation case to starting a lawsuit against the negligent party we can help you win your Staten Island construction accident case call 800.976.4904 for your free evaluation.

Staten Island Construction Site Injury and Accident Lawyer | What to Do If You Were Injured While Working on a Construction Site

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Construction site accidents occur often in Staten Island, New York and nationwide resulting in thousands of construction related injuries and construction related deaths. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) speculated that over 1,000 construction related deaths will occur this year.

Injuries caused by construction site related accidents often result in extremely severe injuries and many times death because of the severity of the situation in which the accident occurs. There are many factors that play into the severity of a construction related accident. Considering many construction sites consist of situations that are highly dangerous such as working on high areas, operating heavy machinery, working underground and in many other situations it is important that the person who is conducting the project being worked on train their employees correctly and also ensure that the equipment they are using is safe and not faulty or worn down.

Have you been injured in a construction accident in Staten Island?

If you have been injured while working on a construction site you know just how dangerous construction sites can be. You may have been injured due to one or more of many different circumstances but no matter how your construction accident occured if you are injured you should speak with an experienced construction accident lawyer.

Do you have a Staten Island construction accident lawsuit?

Being a victim of a construction accident can often leave you out of work, unable to provide for your family and with a lot of medical bills. Determining who is at fault for a construction accident occuring is something that should be discussed with an experienced New York lawyer who can help you understand what the New York construction laws are. Depending on why your specific accident occured will determine what type of case you need to procede with.

Many times work related construction accidents are filed as a workers' compensation injury which only allows for medical expenses to be paid and for loss wages to be recovered for the period of time that you are unable to work. While some injured construction workers are indeed eligible for workers' compensation benefits they are often eligible to file a lawsuit also. By discussing your case with a construction accident lawyer you will be able to determine what your specific case is eligible for. If you were injured on the construction site because of another person or company's negligence you will be able to file a claim against that person or company's insurance company for which will be to recover compensation for pain, suffering, treatment for ongoing injuries cause by the accident, and for the effects the accident has had on you (an example of this would be if you are now totally disabled and will not be able to return to work).


Determining who is at fault for your Staten Island construction accident

With proper investigation the fault of your accident will be able to be determined if it already wasn't clear as to who the negligent party is. Below are common negligent reasons that construction accidents occur:
  • Defective or unsafe machinery
  • Defective or unsafe tools
  • Faulty scaffolding or other supports
  • Failure to enforce work-site safety
  • Unsafe or Poorly coordinated sites
  • Supervision errors
  • Communication errors
  • Violations of OSHA regulations and other safety standards
  • Exposed electrical wires

These things may be caused by either a supervisor, property owner or an outside company that faulty equipment was purchased from.


"What should I do now?"
Contacting a Staten Island construction accident lawyer should be the first step you take towards starting a construction accident lawsuit in Staten Island. If you would like to speak with our law firm regarding your case we will be happy to evaluate your construction accident case free of charge and we have experience in both personal injury law and workers' compensation law. We will let you know what your next step needs to be. Possible steps may be a) you are eligible to file a claim or start a lawsuit against the negligent party b) you are eligible for workers' compensation or c) you do not need a lawyer. If you fall into either of the first two categories we will help you get the benefits and compensation you deserve.

Call 800.976.4904 or fill out our contact form for a free construction accident case evaluation.



                          
                                                                                                       
Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. a member of the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum", is an experienced trial attorney who represents injured individuals and their families. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance" , the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident or in the work place contact Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he assists clients in obtaining the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to.


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