The Law Office of Joel J. Turney, LLC

If you work as a construction worker or tradesman in Bronx, New York, you know that you face daily dangers on the work site. Construction workers are exposed to gravity related accident (a fall from scaffolds, a fall from ladders, falling through an unprotected opening or falling material from above), as well as accidents and injuries caused by unguarded power tools, trip and falls due to debris. The above is just a small category of construction related accidents in which our firm represents injured construction workers. Injuries to an individual engaged in construction related work can be devastating, and when selecting a law firm to represent your interests you must find a lawyer who has a clear understanding of the effect an injury has upon a construction worker. In order to be able to perform in the construction trades one has to be fit enough to be able to work in uncomfortable positions using repetitive movements for hours at a time. For this reason an injury to a worker can have a much greater consequence than injuries to other professions. The good news is there is a Bronx construction accident attorney who can help you.

The Law Office of Joel. J. Turney, LLC is here to ensure you are protected. We have significant experience that is hard to match when it comes to construction related accidents and fully understand the application of the New York State Labor Law to construction related accidents so you have the protection you need.

If you or a loved one reside in the Bronx and has been injured on a construction site, or live elsewhere and have been injured on a Bronx Construction Site contact our firm.

Workers Compensation

If you are injured in the workplace you have an automatic entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits. However, in a construction related accident you often have more than just a workers’ compensation claim. Specifically you may have the basis for a third-party lawsuit in addition to the workers’ compensation claim. Every Bronx Construction worker injured on a construction site should always reach out to a law firm such as ours to fully explore whether there is a third-party case as a result of a construction related accident in addition to the workers’ compensation claim.

Third-Party Lawsuit

Third-party lawsuits are common in Bronx Construction-related accidents and only an accident attorney fully familiar with construction-related lawsuits will be able to make a proper determination. The third-party lawsuit is not limited in the categories of damages that the workers’ compensation claim is. In other words, a third-party lawsuit entitles the injured worker to assert claims for compensation for all aspects of damages (depending upon the specifics of the given case) past medical expenses, future medical expenses, past lost earnings, future lost earnings and both past pain and suffering and future pain and suffering.

Many injured construction workers do not even know that they have the basis for a third-party lawsuit when injured on a Bronx construction site. This is due to the fact that most of these lawsuits turn not on an active fault, but rather a violation of a statute. Furthermore, the parties that are typically named are both the owner and general contractor (or construction manager) of the job site, even though these parties may not have directly contributed to the happening of the accident. Both the owner and general contractor must comply with Section 240 and Section 241(6) of the New York State Labor law.

A Bronx construction site should be a safe environment but as we all know accidents can and do happen. The good news is you are not alone.

We have worked with many injured construction workers and tradesman and we know what it takes to ensure your claim is successful. Our experienced Bronx Construction Accident Law Firm is here to help. Contact us today and we will take care of the rest.

How We Can Help You

Here at the Law Office of Joel. J. Turney, LLC, we will do everything to make sure that your workers’ compensation claim is properly filed. We will explore in detail the manner of the accident and the application of existing law to make sure that no stone is unturned in determining whether there is a basis for a third-party action.

Construction-related lawsuits in the Bronx can be one of the most valuable categories of accident-related lawsuits. We know that your life can be severely impacted by an accident on a construction site.

We will deploy every resources we can to you to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

You are Not Alone

If you have been injured while at work on a Bronx construction site you should know you are not alone. We have significant experience in the representation of injured construction workers and tradesmen. We are committed to giving our clients the best legal services possible.

We understand that the world of personal injury can be confusing and hard to understand. This is why we are here to help.

Our Initial Consultations

The first time you speak to us about your accident we will set up an initial consultation. This consultation will help you and your Bronx construction accident attorney to understand your case. We will look at all aspects of your case so they can determine who was at fault and how successful your calm is likely to be.

We will not charge you for the initial consultation. We pay all necessary expenses in the prosecution of your case if retained and only charge a fee based upon our success.

Contact Us Today

If you or someone you love has been involved in a Bronx construction accident, we can help. Contact us today so we can start to work on your case. However, only you can take the first step. Contact us today and we will take care of the rest. We are here for you and we can make a real difference to your claim.