To file a construction accident lawsuit in New York, you must: Prove that one or multiple liable parties either caused your injury and/or have legal and financial responsibility for your injury and owe you compensation Complete the paperwork to submit your case Comply with the lawsuit-filing deadlines outlined in New York’s statute of limitations While …
When a forklift accident occurs, several parties endure consequences as a result. By far, the most negatively affected are the victims injured by these heavy vehicles. However, the property owner, general contractor, and other workers who witness the accident also endure consequences. A Long Island construction accident lawyer from our team represents forklift accident victims …
Understanding how and why forklift accidents happen should reduce your risk of suffering injuries. When an incident occurs and you are hurt, it will help you better understand who might be liable. We strongly recommend working with a Long Island construction accident lawyer to pursue appropriate compensation based on your injuries, expenses, and other related …
Among the nine most common forklift injuries are bruises, lacerations, fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. Forklift accident injuries vary widely and affect victims in a variety of ways. Understanding how they occur and the types of accidents that cause lasting injuries could help you avoid them. If you or a loved one …
The most common types of construction accident injuries include contusions, lacerations, and broken bones. However, permanent and long-term injuries are possible and not uncommon. These include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic amputations, internal injuries, and more. Some workers miss months of work, and others have catastrophic injuries that prevent them from ever returning …
If you were injured in a construction accident, you should seek immediate medical treatment, even if your injury is not life-threatening. This will help document your injury before it heals, providing a diagnosis which can serve as the basis for a treatment plan to lead you toward recovery. From the perspective of protecting your legal …
If we define “need” as, “is there a legal requirement to hire a lawyer,” for this type of case, the answer is no, you do not “need” a lawyer to file a lawsuit for a construction site injury in New York. If we define “need” as taking the steps necessary to create conditions most favorable …
If you suffered an injury while either visiting, traveling near, or working at a construction site, you may be wondering, how long do I have to file a construction accident claim? The timeline for filing your workers’ compensation claim and starting the process of seeking damages in a third-party lawsuit varies. If you were working …
Many brain injuries on construction sites are caused by blunt force trauma to the head, but these injuries can also come from exposure to dangerous chemicals over prolonged periods of time. Common types of construction accidents that can lead to brain injuries can include: Machinery malfunctions, including motor vehicle accidents and defective products Employee error, …
The causes of accidents in construction include negligence, human error, and mechanical failure. Although factors like inclement weather and other unforeseen issues can also cause construction accidents, many accidents are caused by human negligence or someone’s failure to do their job. Whether that failure was something as drastic as forgetting to secure a scaffold, or …
