Long Beach Construction Accident Lawyer

Construction sites contain dangerous hazards that can lead to catastrophic injuries and death. If you or a loved one was injured while working on or passing by a construction site in Long Beach, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your damages.

A construction accident lawyer serving Long Beach from Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. can advocate for your rights following a construction injury. Our team can help you file a claim against a liable third party. We can also work with your workers’ compensation attorney to help you pursue all potential sources of compensation.

Call us at (516) 451-7900 today and set up a free case evaluation.

Liability for Construction Injuries

If you were seriously injured or a loved one passed away in a construction accident, you may wonder who is to blame. Fault for a construction site injury may lie with a number of different parties. The liable party may be the:

• Property owner or property occupier
• General contractor
• Subcontractor
• Engineer
• Architect
• Designer or manufacturer of defective tools or equipment
• City or other government entity
• Another party who acted negligently

A construction accident lawyer serving Long Beach from Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. can help you identify who is liable for your construction site injuries and build a strong case for damages. Call our office at (516) 451-7900 for your free consultation.

A Personal Injury Claim May Allow an Injured Worker to Receive Compensation

New York employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance may help to compensate a worker for injuries sustained on the job. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation may not cover the totality of an injured worker’s financial losses.

If you or your loved one was injured on a construction site, you may assume that workers’ compensation coverage is the only source of compensation that you may be entitled to. However, you may also be eligible for compensation through a personal injury claim.

In most circumstances, New York workers cannot sue their employer for negligence. However, you may be able to bring a third-party claim against another party. For example, if your injury was caused by a faulty power tool, the company that manufactured the tool may be liable for the damages resulting from the incident.

New York Scaffolding Law

New York law offers specific protections to construction workers who are injured during the construction, repair, or demolition of buildings. New York Labor § 240, or the “Scaffold Law,” and New York Labor § 241” and other legislation require construction companies and contractors to maintain a reasonably safe work environment.

The legislation also requires construction companies, contractors, and property owners to enforce the use of safety equipment, such as helmets and harnesses. Property owners and other parties subject to the New York Scaffold Law may be liable for construction injuries caused by a fall, even if the injured worker was not utilizing the appropriate safety measures at the time of the incident.

If a construction company, property owner, property manager, contractor, or another party’s failure to follow New York labor laws led to your injuries, you may be able to file an injury claim in addition to a workers’ compensation claim.

Damages in a Construction Site Injury Claim

The amount of compensation you may be entitled to for injuries or a loved one’s death after a construction accident depends on a range of factors. The extent of your injuries, the amount of time it will take to recover from the injuries, and several other factors can influence your potential recovery.

You may be entitled to compensation for:

• Your past and future medical bills, including ongoing rehabilitative care
• Your past and future lost wages from time off work
• Any impairment to your future earning capacity
• Your disability or permanent injuries
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Scarring or other disfigurements

Wrongful Death Damages for a Fatal Construction Site Accident

If your loved one died in a construction site incident, you may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the liable party. You may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills incurred between your loved one’s construction injury and their death
• Expenses related to your loved one’s funeral, burial, or cremation
• Your loved one’s lost wages
• The loss of your loved one’s domestic services
• The loss of parental guidance suffered by the decedent’s children

Construction Site Injuries

When a new building is being erected, an old building is being demolished, or a structure is undergoing renovations, some construction site hazards are unavoidable. Beams hanging precariously from cranes, laborers working at great heights, toxic chemicals, powerful equipment, and other dangers are commonplace.

Construction site accidents can lead to life-changing injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Dismemberment
• Internal organ damage
• Burns
• Lacerations
• Nerve damage
• Spine injuries
• Neck and back injuries

Since construction sites are so dangerous, construction companies, contractors, and other parties are held to strict safety standards. Violation of these standards can leave the responsible party or parties open to liability claims.

Top Causes of Construction Site Injuries

Despite numerous safety regulations and laws designed to keep workers safe, the construction industry is consistently cited as one of the most dangerous fields to work in. A study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine estimated that 2.6 of every 100,000 workers suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on the job.

The majority of the TBIs suffered by construction workers occurred due to falling. Roofers and iron and steelworkers were the most likely to suffer a TBI.

Falling from ladders, scaffolding, cranes, and roofs are the most common causes of serious construction site injuries. Other top causes of construction site injuries and deaths include:

• Being crushed by vehicles or equipment
• Fires and explosions
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Faulty or misused equipment
• Being struck by falling objects
• Being pinned by or stuck in-between objects or equipment
• Heat exposure
• Electrocution
• Slip and falls or trip and falls
• Strain injuries and repetitive motion injuries

Often, an injured construction worker is not able to survive the extent of their injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 971 construction workers lost their lives in work accidents in 2017.

Call Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one was involved in a construction accident, consider hiring a construction accident lawyer serving Long Beach from Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. Our team can help you understand your legal rights and pursue damages on your behalf. Keep in mind New York has a statute of limitations that limits the time you have to act. Don’t delay, call us at (516) 451-7900 and schedule your free case assessment today.