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Construction Accidents
As you are likely aware, construction sites are dangerous. Working on a construction site comes with many risk and dangers. If you are hurt on a construction site, you might be entitled to be compensated for that injury depending on several factors. After an injury you might have many questions regarding the circumstances surrounding your construction site accident. It is best practice to contact an experienced construction accident lawyer following the accident.
Whether you are on or off the books, union or non-union and regardless of your citizenship status. Our firm offers construction workers a 100% free initial consultation to help navigate them through this difficult time. Contact us at 24/7 at 347-234-0322 to set up a free initial consultation. We do not take any fee unless we are able to recover money on your behalf.
Things that Matter
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Past medical bills
- Current medical bills
- Future medical bills
- Anticipated procedures
- Nursing care
- Rehab facility
- Future potential income losses
- Future lost promotions
- Lost fringe benefits
Things that Matter
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Past medical bills
- Current medical bills
- Future medical bills
- Anticipated procedures
- Nursing care
- Rehab facility
- Future potential income losses
- Future lost promotions
- Lost fringe benefits
Types of Construction Accidents
Electrocution
Caught Between Objects
Falls
Struct by Object
“losing is never an option when it comes to helping the great men and women who helped build this beautiful city"
– Vincent C. Loiodice, Esq.
You are not alone
Vincent C. Loiodice is here to help protect your rights:
What you do after a construction accident may possibly affect the rest of your life. Do not let anybody convince you to not seek medical attention. Do not let anybody convince you to give any false information about your accident. Report your accident. Get witness information. Document the scene. Contact an experienced construction accident lawyer. Call our firm to find out what your rights are.
Laws That May Arise in Construction Accidents
- New York Labor Law 200:
- New York Labor Law 240:
- New York Labor Law 241:
New York Labor Law 200
Imposes an employer’s duty to protect employees’ health and safety. Businesses are required to provide “reasonable and adequate protection to the lives, health, and safety of all persons” they employ.
New York Labor Law 240
Recognized as the “Scaffold Law,” it outlines special protections for workers who may be hurt in gravity-related incidents. These include construction workers who are injured in falls or by falling objects.
New York Labor Law 241
Dictates an employer’s responsibilities toward employees on construction, demolition, and excavation sites, including the specific equipment employers must provide
Steps to take following a Construction Accident
- Get medical attention immediately. If you have experienced a construction accident the first thing you should do is get medical attention immediately. The medical records will be very important to your case.
- Report your accident. Tell your employer about the accident immediately following the accident or as possible thereafter.
- If possible, take photos. These photos can help prove your case. As you are likely aware construction sites change often and its best practice to have some photos and or videos taken.
- Get witness information. This can be a name (first and last), phone number, social media. Anything that can help you later identify this person.
- Contact an experienced construction accident attorney. Vincent C. Loiodice will provide you with a 100% free consultation. If you cannot make it to our office, we would be happy to have this initial consultation in several ways. We can even come to you if needed. We assume at this time it is likely that money may be tight, our firm will not collect any money unless collect money on your case.
Common Types of Construction Accidents
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury on the job. Law Office of Vincent Charles Loiodice handles all types of construction site injuries and wrongful death actions, including but limited to:
- Falls from roofs or heights
- Ladder Accidents
- Falling objects
- Scaffolding collapse
- Wall or structure collapse
- Crane accidents
- Forklift accidents
- Defective equipment or machinery
- Failure to provide safety equipment or devices
- Motor vehicle accidents at construction sites
- Crane Accidents
- Construction Site Falls
- Run Over by Operating Equipment
- Electrical Accidents
- Collapses Fires and Explosions
- Welding Accidents
- Unsafe/ Dangerous Equipment Accidents
- Cutting Accidents
- Structure Failure
- Building Collapse
- Supervisor Negligence
- Dumpster Accidents
- Nail gun Accidents
- Gas Explosions
- Elevator Accidents
- Window Washer Accidents
Construction Site Workplace
Injuries
Serious injuries from construction sites can include but are not limited to the following:
- Death
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Brain Damage
- Paralysis and Any Spinal Cord Injury
- Broken Bones/Fractured Bones
- Amputation
- Blindness or Hearing Loss
- Crush Injuries
- Internal Injuries
- Burns
- Skin Injuries
- Back Injuries
- Joint Damage
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)