Construction Accident Lawyer NYC
Here at The Law Office of Joel J. Turney, we are here to help you if you have a construction accident. The New York Labor Law ensures that construction workers have extra protection. This is because if a worker is injured while they’re working they will be entitled to worker’s compensation.
However, we know all too well that navigating the world of law is not always easy if you’re new to it. This is where we can come in and help you. We know a lot about the world of Construction accidents and the law surrounding them and we can help.
Working on a construction site can be dangerous but this does not mean you should not be protected. If you or someone you love has been injured, you will need the help of a construction accident lawyer. This is because we can help you to deal with:
- Your medical bills
- Rehabilitation bills
- Your salary
- Loss of mental capacity
- Any pain and suffering you have experienced
- Mental anguish
- Long-term care
- And other consequences of the accident
Do You Need a Construction Accident Lawyer?
If you have been involved in a construction accident, you’re likely to need the help of a construction accident lawyer in NYC. If you are trying to deal with the aftermath on your own you could find it overwhelming. This is because you will need to try to navigate the world of insurance, worker’s compensation, and your employer. You could even find that your employer is not forthcoming with the compensation you’re entitled to.
In addition to this, if you have been injured while using a tool, you could put a claim in with the tool manufacturer. However, this is often hard to do as it involves a lot of steps and paperwork,
If you have been involved in a construction accident and you sustained an injury, it’s important that you get all the help you need. This is where we can come in and help you. When you have the help of a lawyer, the burden of doing all of that paperwork will be lifted. In addition to this, you will no longer have to fight the legal system or the insurance providers on your own. You will have a lawyer working on your behalf, fighting in your corner.
With the help of a construction accident lawyer, your case is much more likely to be handled efficiently, correctly, and successfully. This means you’ll have a better chance of receiving any compensation you’re entitled to.
The Types of Accident Cases That we Handle
You can Trust us to Help you Handle the Following Cases:
- Crane collapse accidents
- Falling hazards
- Ladder accidents
- Roof accidents
- Roof and ceiling collapses
- Scaffolding incidents
- Unsafe work sites
- Vehicle accidents
- And more
The above accidents are the most common type of construction accidents to occur. However, we understand that there may have been other dangers that have led to the accident and your injuries. Please don’t be afraid to contact us if you cannot see your accident described above. We are here to help you regardless of how you were injured at work. We can also help you to understand what you should do next. This can help you to get the ball rolling so you’re much more likely to receive the compensation you deserve.
New York City’s Labor Laws
New York City has labor laws that mean your employer has to provide safe working conditions for all construction workers (Section 200).
The Scaffolding Law (Section 240) requires that the sites provide protection to those workers who are at risk of falling or who are exposed to gravity-related risks (Falling objects).
Those who work on elevated platforms are protected from poorly implemented sites (Section 241).
When your employer or a contractor does not comply with any or all of the labor laws, they could be held accountable. This means they might have to pay you compensation.
If you or someone you love has been injured while working on a construction site, talk to us. Here at the Law Office of Joel J. Turney, LLC. We can help you make your claim, while also helping you to navigate the often complicated world of construction accident law.
Please do not think you are on your own. We have a lot of experience when it comes to dealing with construction accident law, and we can fight in your corner. Contact us today if you or someone you love has been involved in an accident. We work to provide you with the best legal service possible, so you’re more likely to get any compensation you’re entitled to.