The Risk of Construction Work
Construction workers face many risks on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were more than 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries in total during the most recent reporting year in the United States.
Data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) show that 20.7% of all workplace deaths in the United States involved construction workers. Statistics also show that the most common causes of deaths and injuries include falls, struck-by injuries, electrocutions, and workers caught in or between equipment. The majority of construction accident claims that our trial attorneys handle in court involve:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken or dislocated bones
- Amputations
- Stress-related injuries
- Hearing and vision loss
- Respiratory problems
In most work injury cases, workers’ compensation covers medical bills and a person’s lost wages. However, this may not cover all of an injured worker’s expenses and does not include compensation for the pain and suffering that follow construction accidents. There are cases in which a personal injury lawsuit may be necessary in addition to a workers’ compensation claim. Such claims may apply if:
- The injury resulted from gross negligence on the part of the employer.
- The damage resulted from the actions of an outside contractor not directly employed by the construction company.
- The injury resulted from defective tools or equipment.
Let Us Help You Get the Compensation You Need
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If you or a loved one is a construction worker in Nassau County, Suffolk County, or any of the five boroughs of New York City and has suffered an injury, you may need legal assistance. At Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC, we understand that construction accidents are not always straightforward workers’ compensation cases. We will investigate your claim and work to recover the following:
- Coverage for all medical bills related to the incident.
- The compensation you are rightfully entitled to if you are unable to work.
- Loss of future earnings and earning capacity.
Call 866-574-0809 or contact one of our attorneys at our office in Westbury, New York.
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