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Every year, New York City spends billions of dollars on roadwork, renovations, demolitions, and other construction work. The high demand for new or updated infrastructure in NYC employs hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers in the construction industry. In 2020, New York City construction employment totaled 373,800 jobs, the highest in the United States.
Unfortunately, construction sites can be dangerous for workers. Even with safety guidelines in place, construction accident injuries and fatalities still occur each year. If you or a loved one have been injured in a New York City construction accident, the injury attorneys at The Barnes Firm are here to help. Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. Our construction accident attorneys are available 24/7 to answer your questions and explain your legal options after an accident.
After being injured in a construction accident, you may be out of work and unable to pay for rent, bills, groceries, or medical attention. Getting financial compensation to assist with your injuries is essential to get your life back on track. However, getting compensation can often be an uphill battle, because insurance companies and negligent parties will likely offer you less than you deserve for your injuries. That is why it’s crucial to have an experienced construction accident lawyer fighting on your behalf.
With over 100 years of combined experience representing injured construction workers, our team of New York City construction accident lawyers at The Barnes Firm have the knowledge to help you get the best result possible for your case.
“Alex Bouganim is the managing attorney at the Manhattan Office of The Barnes Firm. As managing attorney, Alex is responsible for overseeing all of the cases in the Manhattan Office. In addition to focusing his practice on general negligence cases, including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, and wrongful death cases, Alex is the Co-Chair of the firm’s construction site accident department. “Alex Bouganim – Personal Injury Lawyer in Manhattan, NY
At The Barnes Firm, our experienced construction accident attorneys are equipped to handle any type of construction accident injury case, no matter the cause. Our attorneys have identified that some of the most common causes of construction accidents include:
Construction site owners and operators have the duty to assure all safety guidelines are followed and in place to prevent construction accidents from occurring. If you or a loved one have been injured in a New York City construction accident, call The Barnes Firm at (800) 800-0000 and speak to with an construction accident attorney today.
New York State has specific labor laws to provide construction workers the right to safe working conditions and safe equipment. Property owners and construction contractors must take steps to ensure work sites are safe and workers have the necessary safety equipment to do their job.
Section 200
Section 200 of New York State labor law requires owners and contractors to “provide reasonable and adequate protection to the lives, health and safety of all persons employed therein or lawfully frequenting such places. All machinery, equipment, and devices in such places shall be so placed, operated, guarded, and lighted as to provide reasonable and adequate protection to all such persons.” This section also states when an owner or contractor finds a piece of equipment to be dangerous, they must attach a notice warning of dangers and fix the dangerous conditions.
Section 240
Section 240 is known as the “Scaffolding Law,” and provides guidelines for using scaffolding on job sites including:[1]
Section 241
Labor Law Section 241 requires that workers are protected from safety hazards that could result in an injury. This includes enclosing elevator shafts, ensuring floors are planked over, and putting proper equipment in place to prevent slip, trip and fall accidents.
These laws are in place to keep construction job sites and construction workers safe. If you have been injured because a property owner or contractor has ignored these guidelines, you may be able to receive financial compensation for your injuries. If your employer violated these laws, call The Barnes Firm today and let us help you get the best result possible.
After a construction accident, you typically cannot sue your employer for compensation. Filing a worker’s compensation claim allows you to pursue compensation from your employer. If a third party contributed to your injuries, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the third party, in addition to a worker’s compensation claim against your employer. These negligent third parties may include:
In order to hold these parties responsible, you must prove their negligence contributed to your injuries. At The Barnes Firm, our New York City construction accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate your accident and the circumstances leading up to it to determine all responsible parties. We are dedicated to helping you build a strong case and to help you get the best result possible.
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Worker’s compensation claims only provide compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and disability. When you file a personal injury claim, in addition to a workers compensation claim after a construction accident, you may be entitled to additional compensation for your injuries. This additional compensation may include:
If a negligent third party contributed to your construction injury, you are entitled to receive compensation from them, and The Barnes Firm is here to help you do that. Call us today and we will launch a full investigation to see what your case is worth. Not sure you have a claim? Our New York City construction accident lawyers are available to answer any questions you may have regarding your accident, injuries, or filing a workers’ compensation or personal injury claim. Call The Barnes Firm today at (800) 800-0000 and speak to an attorney – it could be the best call you make.
The period after being injured in a construction accident can be overwhelming. After being injured in a construction accident, it is important to:
After a construction accident, call an experienced construction accident attorney at The Barnes Firm. We will investigate the accident to determine who is at fault, negotiate with insurance companies, and prepare to take your case to trial, if necessary.
If a third party’s negligence contributed to your injuries, you have three years from the date of the construction accident, or the date of injury discovery, to file a personal injury claim. The team of New York City construction accident lawyers at The Barnes Firm can help you understand what you need to file a personal injury claim after a construction accident.
If you or a loved one have been hurt on a construction job site, call The Barnes Firm before you make any decisions with an insurance company. Our construction accident lawyers have been helping construction accident victims across NYC for decades and are ready to fight for you to help you get the best result possible.
Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation and find out what your case is really worth – it could be the best call you make.
The team of experienced construction accident attorneys at The Barnes Firm proudly serve clients throughout the New York City area including The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and surrounding neighborhoods.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, construction accident, or have suffered another type of personal injury contact our team today.
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Most people have never needed a lawyer when they find themselves injured and in need of legal advice. We hear the following questions from many of our clients. We hope the answers help clarify your options and considerations.
Depending on how the accident occurred, you may be able to file a personal injury claim in addition to a workers’ compensation claim. Your personal injury claim will be based on New York’s Labor Law. This allows you to pursue a personal injury claim against certain entities that are affiliated with the job site for the failure to provide you with safety devices to perform your work or the failure to provide you with a safe place to work. Your personal injury claim will consist of past and future pain and suffering related to the injuries you have sustained at the job site and all the medical treatment you needed for these injuries. You are also making a claim for past and future lost wages, which includes any money that you did not receive that you believe you were entitled to, as well as your annuity, pension, and other parts of your benefits package.
It is important to note, you only have three years to file a personal injury claim. You can have both a workers’ compensation claim, and a personal injury claim at the same time.
Worker’s compensation is insurance that provides medical and wage benefits to employees who have been injured on the job. These claims provide:
In order to file a workers’ compensation claim, you must:
Employers may try to discourage employees from filing a worker’s compensation claim. It is illegal for an employer to tell an employee not to file a worker’s compensation claim and an employer cannot retaliate against, or fire, employees for filing a workers’ compensation claim.
Even without evidence, you can still file certain claims, but any evidence you can gather is always helpful. If you can, the following pieces of evidence can help support your claims:
Yes, you should always seek medical treatment no matter how minor you believe your injury to be. Do not ignore your injuries and hope it will get better or go away on its own. Ignoring your injury can lead to the injury getting worse and delay the recovery process. After an accident, it is always in your best interest to visit a hospital, urgent care center, or your primary care doctor to get a full assessment of your injuries and a treatment plan.
The first thing you should do if you or one of your crew members are injured at a job site is notify your employer about the accident. You must notify your employer verbally or with written notice within 30 days of the accident occurring if you intend to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. When you provide this notice, your employer should give you an accident report to fill out. This report is an important piece of evidence. There should be no guesswork or opinions in an accident report. It should be your account of how the accident happened, not why you believe it happened. Only sign an accident report after you have read through it and made any necessary changes. Then, take a picture of every page of the report to have a record of your statements.
Regardless of the extent of your injuries, you should always fill out an accident report. It can sometimes take days or weeks for pain and injuries to appear and filling out an accident report preserves your right, at a minimum, to make a workers’ compensation claim.
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