New York Construction Accident Attorneys

New York Construction Accident Attorneys

Construction workers are well-paid for the work they perform and the risks they take on a daily basis. Handling heavy and dangerous equipment and standing on scaffolding many stories above the ground present their own risks. Add to those risks a hazardous work environment and accidents can occur. At Pazer & Epstein, P.C. in New York City, we represent clients involved in construction accidents.

Suffering an injury on a construction site is more than a workers' compensation issue, which the contractor is usually responsible for covering no matter how you were injured. If a third party's negligence directly caused your injury, you have a personal injury claim related to the construction accident. Additional factors that resulted in the injury could go beyond the liability related to workers' comp. For example, faulty equipment could result in a product liability claim.

Construction sites have inherent dangers. Not keeping the property to the most basic of safety standards constitutes negligence by a construction contractor. Individuals that they hire are merely trying to make a living and support their family. Injuries caused by a poorly maintained site or poorly constructed scaffolding could end their career or even tragically result in a wrongful death claim.

Accidents that result from a dangerous construction site require the attention of an experienced attorney who can establish negligence through a detailed investigation. At Pazer & Epstein, P.C., we have successfully handled many construction accident cases on behalf of our clients. We team with experts who will help us investigate the events leading up to the accident and how it has changed your life both personally and professionally.

As you attend your doctor appointments and undergo therapy and/or surgeries if needed, we will handle all the legal aspects of your case. All personal injury cases at our firm are prepared to go to trial, even though we may end up settling. To get a leg up in settlement negotiations, we need to show the opposing side that we are serious in taking the personal injury matter to court. Many attorneys tout their ability to settle and settle quickly. For our attorneys, if a courtroom is the best forum to resolve the issue, then we will move towards a trial.

As a construction professional, you take pride in a job well done. You expect your worksite to be safe and free of undue dangers. If you have lost a loved one in a construction accident, you want to see that justice is served and your family will be taken care of following the death of the primary wage earner.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation with an experienced construction accident lawyer regarding a ladder or scaffolding fall or any other type of construction injury, please contact us.