$2.2 Million Settlement
For Worker Injured By Falling Metal Plates
$1.2 Million Settlement
For Worker Struck By Swinging Equipment
$1.25 Million Settlement
For Worker Injured By Scaffold Collapse
$2.2 Million Settlement
For Worker Injured By Falling Metal Plates
$1.2 Million Settlement
For Worker Struck By Swinging Equipment
$1.25 Million Settlement
For Worker Injured By Scaffold Collapse
What are Construction Accidents?
Construction accidents describe any mishap that occurs at a construction site. This includes new home builds, remodeling, roofing, electrical burns, injuries on a scaffold, slip on a ladder, dropped equipment injuries, trip and fall injuries due to debris, and many more case types. The linking factor is that the accidents occur on, near, or as a result of activity on a construction site.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: ISHN, “Some jobs are significantly more dangerous than others”. Construction jobs frequently rank as among the most dangerous positions; for this reason, insurance coverage and workers’ compensation premiums are generally higher than average for construction positions.
A serious construction accident can have devastating effects on the injured person. Physical injuries may require physical therapy, medication, and surgery to correct. Additionally, the injured person may never be able to work in the same capacity, resulting in wage loss and earning capacity. A construction accident can alter a person’s life forever.
Whenever construction accidents occur, construction companies must be held responsible for any harm they cause, as per Section 200 of New York’s Labor Laws (Chapter 31, Article 7: “General duty to protect health and safety of employees; enforcement”). Poor supervision, insufficient training, skipped safety audits, worn or insufficient safety gear: there are multiple ways construction companies can be found responsible for accidents on the job.
Your New York construction accident lawyers need to prove both how your accident occurred—and who should be held accountable. We work with construction professionals, accident reconstructionists, medical doctors, and other experts to prove your claim in White Plains, NY. We then demand full, fair compensation for your injuries. We are also prepared to file wrongful death claims to compensate the decedent’s surviving family for their losses after a workplace fatality
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the most common type of accident in the construction industry?
Slip and fall accidents. According to OSHA, slip and falls are the most common type of injury on construction sites, followed by struck-by, caught-between and electrocution accidents. Disorganized and/or poorly maintained workspaces may have safety issues for workers. This includes debris, precariously placed objects, flooring holes, broken stairs, tripping hazards, insufficient lighting, and wet spills. These are all known factors that increase the likelihood of a workplace injury.
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry.
Here are a few scenarios where you should definitely have a lawyer:
- Severe injury
- Dispute in liability
- The accident involved commercial vehicles, including rideshare vehicles (Uber, Lyft or taxi)
- Multiple parties
- Slow-to-respond insurance companies and/or “low-ball” offers
Still wondering if you need a car accident attorney? At the law firm of Martin+Colin, P.C., will listen to you and help steer you in the right direction, regardless of whether you require our services. Our consultations are always free, we never receive money until you do.
Who takes the blame in most construction accidents?
While every case is different, construction accidents are frequently caused by insufficiently trained, or poorly supervised, construction workers. The employer, the parent company, and any third-party training contractors can be held responsible for a worker’s negligence. This is called vicarious liability.
What type of accident kills most construction?
According to the CDC: “Falls remain the leading cause of work-related deaths in construction, accounting for more than one in three (36.4%) of the total number of fatalities in this industry.” The Center for Construction Research and Training lists the top five most common fatal accidents are as follows:
- Falls (including slips and trips): 35%
- Struck-by incidents: 17%
- Electrocution: 7.6%
- Caught incidents: 5.8%
- All other injuries: 34.6%
Do I need a White Plains, New York Construction Accident Lawyer?
If you have been injured in an accident, you know that the New York Workers Compensation Program will only do so much. Even after a serious construction site accident, benefit awards may cover your lost wages—much less your medical costs, or pain and suffering.
Martin+Colin, P.C. goes beyond state compensation to look for ways to recover the compensation you are entitled to. This includes suing the construction company, the contractor through which you are employed, and/or third parties entrusted to keep your workplace safe.
We have recovered millions of dollars for people who have been injured on construction sites across the state of New York, including New York City, Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Our team of experienced personal injury lawyers stands with you from beginning to end, streamlining the process of getting you paid for your injury. We assist with both workers’ compensation benefits and third-party negligence lawsuits.
