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If you were injured in a roofing accident or construction fall, you will likely face extensive damages, from extensive medical expenses to lost wages due to missing work while recovering. These costs are something that most people are not prepared to take on.
The good news is that with the help of an experienced New York roof fall lawyer, you may be able to receive financial reimbursement to help with any out of pocket costs you have incurred. After a phone consultation with a personal injury lawyer, you will have a better idea of your rights and whether or not you are eligible to recover losses.
When it comes time to find a lawyer, it is important to find one that has the knowledge, compassion, and experience to build a strong case in your favor. If you have been injured in a construction accident that was caused because of negligence on the job site, an attorney is your best bet to be compensated for your damages.
One of the reasons many people choose not to contact a lawyer is because they are concerned that it would be cost-prohibitive to hire legal help. Luckily for you, injury attorneys often offer free consultations to determine if your case is likely to end in a payment. If they believe you have a case, they will likely work on contingency, meaning you will not have to pay them anything until you receive your payment.
When you live in a city like New York, construction sites seem to be on every block. From a new high-rise office building to apartment complexes, the city is always growing. In fact, between 2009 and 2015, NYC saw a 329% increase in new construction. In addition to this, 62,040 new housing units were built in 2015, which is an increase of 517%.
While this boom is an amazing way to provide jobs to people that are out of work, there is a downside to the major increase in construction sites in New York: There has also been an increase in the number of accidents involving construction workers.
When falls happen on constructions sites, it is usually from one of the following reasons:
In New York, there are safety rules that are required to be followed by subcontractors, building owners, and contractors.
No matter how the fall happens, your attorney will thoroughly investigate the situation so they can find the root cause and determine who was at fault for the accident. They will figure out whether or not the worker was given adequate safety equipment and if other safety measures were in place. If it is decided that negligence lead to your accident, your lawyer can assist you with filing an injury claim against the employer.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard enough when you have time to prepare but when a spouse, parent, or child dies unexpectedly as a result of an accident in the workplace, the grief and shock can be insurmountable. Many of the workers killed in an accident at work left behind families that were not only emotionally ruined, but were also left with expenses that many people are not ready to take on.
Of course, no amount of money can bring back a loved one, but when a day at work ends in a fatal accident, an injury attorney will be able to help file a wrongful death suit, building a strong case in your favor to help eliminate the financial burden after losing someone close to you.
Also known as the Scaffolding Law, New York Labor Law 240(1) covers many different accidents, including falls from heights on a construction site. Thanks to this law, if a worker falls while on a job site, the property owners and general contractors are held liable for all falls. This law is also beneficial because it covers accidents that are the result of falling tools, debris, and construction materials. Choosing a lawyer that is experienced in injury cases and is knowledgeable of the laws in your area and will be able to negotiate on your behalf.
Not only does this law require the property owners and contractors to be held accountable for falls and injuries from falling objects, but it also mandates that contractors and construction owners provide their workers with safety measures, such as scaffolding, to protect workers.
When a day at work turns into a night at the ER after a fall, it is important that you get started as soon as you can on getting your injury claim filed. The statute of limitations in New York is just 3 years from the date of the accident. If you are filing a claim on behalf of a loved one that died as the result of a construction accident, you only have 2 years from the date of the accident to get the claim filed.
In both situations, it is a smart move to contact an injury attorney after you return home getting medical care. Many lawyers offer free consultations and do not require any payment upfront. In fact, many lawyers wait to charge any fees until after the case wraps up and you receive your payment.
If you or a loved one were injured as the result of falling while working on a construction site, make sure you get an experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate lawyer on your side. By reaching out to the experts at Shulman & Hill, you are trusting your case to the firm with the track record and skill to get you the settlement you deserve.
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