Construction Site Accidents – Accident Attorneys Serving Rockland County, Brooklyn, and Queens – Crane Accidents
Statistics from the United States Department of Labor show that construction sites are among the most hazardous workplaces in the country. If you've been hurt in an accident at one of these high-risk environments, whether you're an employee or bystander, you maybe be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. No matter the cause or type of the construction site accident that may occur, the attorneys at Neimark & Neimark LLP have helped victims from Rockland County, Brooklyn, and Queens achieve the settlements that they deserve.
Despite the strict safety guidelines that construction companies are required to implement and follow, accidents still occur frequently on construction sites and can lead to significant personal injury or wrongful death. Among the most common causes of construction accidents are unsafe ladders and scaffolding. Holes in flooring can also cause dangerous falls. In addition, heavy machinery and defective equipment can increase the risk of construction accidents. According to the New York Daily News, crane accidents alone rose from 19 in 2006 to 27 in 2007 as the city experienced a construction boom during that time. Lastly, tools and other materials can cause injury if they are left lying around and not stored properly.
Other construction site risks involve the chronic exposure to asbestos and harmful chemicals that can cause lung cancer and other diseases. Although these conditions may take years to develop, they are still considered to be construction accidents and workers have every right to be safeguarded from them.
In all cases, our construction accident attorneys will endeavor to ensure that either full workers' compensation benefits are administered to the employee; or, in the case of gross negligence by the employer, a substantial personal injury settlement is reached.
Helping Victims from Rockland County, Queens, and Brooklyn Recover from Crane and Other Construction Accidents
Although the causes of construction site accidents vary, they all can cause undue pain and suffering. The construction accident attorneys at Neimark & Neimark LLP have helped individuals from Brooklyn, Rockland County, and Queens obtain compensation for injuries they sustained in crane accidents and many other construction site tragedies. Contact our offices today for a thorough review of your case.