construction accident

Our construction accident attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., know how vulnerable construction workers are to injuries every minute at work. Painters, framers, roofers, masons, electricians, welders, and installers, to name a few industry occupations, face unique risks associated with their day-to-day roles on each job site that places them in considerable danger.

Construction workers are at a greater risk of work-related injury or death than employees in any other U.S. industry, and New York State had the fourth-largest construction sector in the nation, employing 311,160 last year. According to a New York City Department of Buildings report, 751 construction-related incidents occurred last year, resulting in 554 injuries and 11 fatalities. The impact these numbers have on injury victims and their families is overwhelming, and we want to help them seek justice.

Since 1998, the New York City construction accident lawyers have worked tirelessly to enforce New York laws that allow injury victims — including construction workers and members of the public who have been injured passing construction sites — and families who have lost their loved ones to hold the responsible party liable for damages resulting from the accident.

Once you partner with David Resnick & Associates, P.C., your physical, emotional, and financial well-being is the priority. Call us today for a free case evaluation.

Our law firm represents accident victims throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx, and only works on a contingency basis. You do not pay our legal fees if we do not win your case. That’s a promise.

Were You Injured on a Construction Site in New York City?

Workers injured while working at a construction site may be allowed to sue the owner, its agents, and contractors for all damages sustained due to harm to the worker. Workers’ compensation laws may affect your financial recovery depending on your employment status and the degree to which your employer is found liable for your injuries.

Parties other than your employer — including third-party contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers — may be legally responsible for your accident. Workers’ compensation laws will not affect your ability to recover from anyone at fault besides your employer. Injured workers can file lawsuits for construction site injuries and still receive workers’ compensation benefits.

You may claim compensation for past and future lost earnings, pain and suffering, past and future medical expenses, loss of benefits, and other damages. If you were injured or lost a loved one while working on a construction site and have questions about whether you are eligible to file a personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation, contact our skilled construction accident attorneys in New York City today to discuss your unique circumstances during a free consultation.

Who is Liable for New York City Construction Accidents, Injuries, and Fatalities?

Construction accidents can result from various factors, so it’s crucial to determine who or what was responsible for the injuries.

That may include:

  • Construction Site Owners
    The amount of control the owner has over the premises would determine if they are liable. The amount or kind of work conducted would not be a factor.
  • Contractors
    Contractors must provide workers with a reasonably safe construction site. They must be alert to potential hazards on the construction site or within the job. When an injury occurs, the failure of a contractor or subcontractor to perform these duties may allow an injured worker the opportunity to seek compensation for their losses.
  • Engineers and Architects
    Architects and engineers must monitor progress and ensure the construction site complies with local and federal regulations. To determine whether an architect or engineer may be liable for an injury, it would be necessary to know which duties the engineer or architects were responsible for before determining liability.
  • Product Liability
    Sometimes, your injury may be caused by a piece of equipment, but the injury wasn’t necessarily caused by improper use. Instead, the equipment or tool may have malfunctioned due to a faulty design or poor manufacture. Your claim would again be brought as a civil lawsuit, but one for “product liability.” The defendant in the lawsuit could be anyone from the tool’s designer to a supplier of parts used in the equipment assembly.

If you have been injured in a construction accident, call the New York construction accident lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., today to receive a free consultation, or fill out our online contact form, and a representative from the firm will schedule a consultation.