If you or a family member is injured at a job site, there may be liability other than workers compensation. But only by consulting immediately with a construction site accident attorney will you know if and how a claim can be made. As Long Island construction site accident attorneys, the Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C. will direct you to the right professionals to assist you with your financial concerns, including referrals to our friends and colleagues who can assist with workers compensation and disability while we do our job supporting your construction site accident claim against the responsible party-often the property owner.
The Long Island construction site accident attorneys at Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C. will work with your medical professionals to establish your claim for your construction site accident, together with workers compensation counsel to assist you with the medical coverage and temporary income and benefits that you are entitled to while we gather the evidence to lead you to a successful outcome for you injury case.
Construction site accidents have specific laws and guidelines to impose strict liability on building or lot owners and other responsible parties. You will want to promptly schedule your online consultation with Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P,C., construction site accident attorneys in Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island so that we can perform the proper inspections and obtain evidence before circumstances change or the job ends in order to substantiate your construction site accident claim
Common types of Long Island Construction Site Accidents Include:
- Exposure to poisonous substances
- Crushing injuries caused by heavy equipment
- Falls
- Electrical shock
- Falling objects from above
- Failure to provide safety equipment including hard hats
- Failure to follow proper precautions and/or protocols
- Lack of safety equipment or precautions on the job site
- Falling objects, especially if the injured party did not wear a hard hat on the job
Common Construction Accident Injuries Include:
Construction accidents cause a wide range of injuries.
- Spinal trauma and nerve damage
- Trauma to the head
- Amputations
- Lacerations and scarring
- Bone fractures
- Crush damage
Whether it is a herniated disk requiring surgery, or a severe crush injury requiring amputation, working with an experienced Long Island construction site accident attorney can give you more insight as to the proper compensation you may reasonably expect for the injuries you sustain in a construction accident.
What can I do after a Long Island construction site accident to protect myself?
If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being injured on a construction site, there are several next steps you will need to take to protect yourself, your rights and preserve your first party accounting of your pain, your injuries and what happened when you were injured. Following this vital roadmap can help you recover the compensation you may deserve after a Long Island construction worksite accident.
- Contact a construction site accident attorney quickly.
- Document your injuries and your pain and restrictions, including your medical records and any comments made by your doctors in a journal.
- Journal about your recovery including the challenges you face in doing the things that you were able to do before that you struggle with or cannot do now.
- Follow the advice and counsel of the professionals including your attorneys and your medical providers. If you fail to follow those instructions, you could be limiting your recover or even your rights to recovery and compensation.
At the Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C., we can assist you with each step of the way toward possible compensation for your Long Island construction site accident injuries.
What is the interplay with Workers' Compensation Claims and Personal Injury Claims and can I file both in a Long Island Construction Site Accident?
If you were injured on the job in a construction site accident, you should have the right to claim workers' compensation benefits including medical bills, and lost wages
In some cases, you may have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim.
If you suffered injuries on a construction site as a visitor, not a worker, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim only.
Who pays my medical bills after a construction accident in New York?
It depends on the situation. Medical bills can be paid by workers compensation, private insurance medical payment provisions if available, or sometimes will need to be paid by private medical insurance and then paid back through third party recovery. The sooner you contact an experienced construction site accident attorney such as the Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C. the faster you can be directed to the proper path for medical bill payment.
Who is liable for the construction site accident in Long Island?
Again, it depends on the situation. The factors that caused and/or contributed to the happening of the accident must be analyzed on a case to case basis. Oftentimes, multiple parties will share the liability for the incident. For example, you may need to pursue compensation from:
- The general contractor on the job
- Subcontractors on the job
- The owner of the building or site
- The manufacturer or owner of dangerous defective equipment
- An employer who failed to provide you with safety equipment that fits OSHA regulations
Construction accidents may, in some cases, involve a complex investigation to help determine liability. Working with a construction accident lawyer at the Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C. can make it easier to establish who holds the liability for your construction accident and how you can best file your claim.
Remember, there may be deadlines depending on the circumstances that could be as quick as 90 days from your accident if a municipality is involved.
Contact the Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C. for a free online consultation to find out if you have a construction site accident claim for your injuries.