10 MOST COMMON CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS IN THE BRONX

Construction sites can expose workers and others nearby to serious hazards. Some of the most common construction accidents include:

• Falls from scaffolds, ladders, roofs, and other elevated surfaces
• Falling objects and struck-by accidents
• Heavy machinery and equipment accidents
• Electrocutions and electrical accidents
• Caught-in or caught-between accidents
• Trench and excavation collapses
• Crane and hoist accidents
• Construction vehicle accidents
• Fires, explosions, and burn accidents
• Hazardous chemical or material exposure

Any of these accidents can cause serious or potentially life-changing injuries.

Construction accidents can cause injuries ranging from broken bones and lacerations to catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care. Common injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord and back injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Burns
• Crush injuries
• Amputations
• Internal injuries
• Severe cuts and puncture wounds
• Hearing or vision loss
• Permanent disability

The severity of your injuries can affect the treatment you need and the compensation that may be available.

If you are injured in a construction accident, seek medical attention and report the incident to the appropriate supervisor or responsible party as soon as possible.

If you can safely do so, photograph the accident scene, hazardous conditions, equipment, and your injuries. Gather contact information from witnesses and preserve relevant documents or other evidence.

You should also consider speaking with an attorney who can review whether you may have a workers’ compensation claim, personal injury claim, or both.

Workers’ compensation may provide benefits to eligible employees who are injured on the job, including coverage for medical treatment, a portion of lost income, disability, rehabilitation, and other qualifying expenses.

Workers’ compensation laws generally limit an employee’s ability to sue their employer directly for a workplace injury. However, exceptions may exist, and you may also have a separate claim against a negligent third party depending on how the accident occurred.

Construction accidents can involve multiple potentially responsible parties. Depending on the circumstances, these may include:

• General contractors
• Subcontractors
• Property owners
• Equipment manufacturers
• Material suppliers
• Architects or engineers
• Other companies working at the site

If someone other than your employer contributed to your injuries, you may be able to pursue a third-party personal injury claim in addition to any workers’ compensation benefits available to you.

The compensation available depends on the type of claim, the severity of your injuries, and the laws of your state. A personal injury claim may potentially seek compensation for losses such as:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical treatment
• Lost income
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent disability
• Scarring or disfigurement
• Other accident-related losses

Workers’ compensation benefits are different from damages available through a personal injury lawsuit, so the compensation available will depend on which claims apply to your case.

The deadline depends on the type of claim and the laws of the state where the accident occurred. Workers’ compensation claims, personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death claims, and claims involving government entities may each have different notice requirements or filing deadlines.

Because waiting too long could affect your ability to pursue compensation, consider speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.

Morgan & Morgan has decades of experience fighting for injured workers and accident victims. As America’s Largest Injury Law Firm™, with more than 1,100 lawyers nationwide, we have the resources to investigate complex construction accidents, preserve evidence, identify potentially responsible parties, and take on powerful companies and insurance carriers.

Depending on your case, your legal team may include attorneys, paralegals, case staff, investigators, and other professionals who can help move your claim forward. Your team can keep you informed about important developments and work with you throughout the process.

Morgan & Morgan also offers free case evaluations, so there is no cost to speak with us about what happened. Qualifying construction accident cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

That’s our promise: The Fee is Free® unless we win.  If you were injured in a construction accident in The Bronx, New York contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation and learn more about your legal options.