If you are injured in a construction accident, a New York construction accident lawyer at Carro, Carro & Mitchell can help you get fair compensation.

Types of Construction Accidents

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has identified the most common types of construction site accidents that result in workers' injuries. Cave-ins lead the list as the most dangerous, and falls from ladders, roofs, and scaffolding are also frequent. In the U.S., one out of five construction site falls is fatal. Accidents involving heavy equipment, such as bulldozers or backhoes, also cause work-site injuries. Electricity is vital to construction work, but if it is not handled properly, workers may be electrocuted from worn or damaged power-tool cords or hastily set up but unsafe wiring. Construction workers can also be injured by falling objects, by lifting heavy objects, or by engaging in repetitive motions for too long without taking an adequate break. It is important to contact an expert New York construction accident lawyer who can help you understand your situation, and what legal opportunities you have to get the compensation you deserve.

Compensation

As with injuries suffered on the job in all industries, construction workers are covered by Workers' Compensation laws. However, a New York construction accident lawyer will tell you that if you don't take proper legal action, the amount of compensation you receive through these policies may not cover all of your expenses related to your injuries and loss of income. In New York, construction workers are also eligible to receive additional compensation from liable parties for injuries suffered on the job. Yet many workers find it extremely confusing and difficult to recover any additional damages from liable parties such as the property owner, the general contractor, or a sub-contractor who may be responsible for the injury. 

New York Construction Accident Lawyer

Without the help of a New York construction accident lawyer, an injured worker or his family can easily become lost in the court system. Our practice is designed to help workers navigate through this maze of confusing terms and forms in order to receive the compensation due to you. We have experience in conducting negotiations specific to the construction industry, including establishing all the responsible parties beyond the general contractor, such as equipment manufacturers or engineers. Our investigators will determine an estimate of future medical costs and lost earnings. We make sure that your compensation is fair to you and your family.