NEW YORK ROOF COLLAPSE ACCIDENT

After a roof collapse injury, take the following steps to preserve your legal rights and health:

Seek Medical Help

If you did not receive emergency medical assistance at the construction site, see a doctor as soon as possible afterward, as you could have an undetected injury. Moreover, a medical report will be critical if you intend to file a workers’ compensation claim or lawsuit.

Report Your Accident and File a Workers’ Comp Claim  

If you are significantly hurt at work, report your accident and injury to your employer immediately, and ask to start the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim. Since there are time limits for filing claims, acting promptly after your accident can be vital.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

You may not need legal representation if you only suffer a minor injury and receive the necessary benefits. However, if you suffered significant or life-changing injuries, getting legal advice can be critical to determine your options for recovering compensation. Workers’ comp only pays for some of your lost wages, potentially leaving you out of pocket. Moreover, you could be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, loss of life enjoyment, and other damages. If someone else caused you injuries, you should not have to pay for their mistake.

Morgan & Morgan is here to help whether you need to appeal a denied workers’ comp claim or want to file a personal injury lawsuit. 

When a worker dies due to a roof collapse accident in New York, their loved ones may have legal recourse and could seek compensation, depending on the facts of the accident. Specifically, if another party caused the accident carelessly or recklessly, such as a construction site owner or a sub-contractor, they could be held accountable for the fatal accident. Damages the family of a worker could recover can include:

• Medical expenses before death
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of income from the deceased
• Lost inheritance
• Loss of companionship and parental guidance
• Loss of services such as childcare and yard work

Morgan & Morgan understands that compensation can never make up for the loss of your loved one. However, getting a fair settlement could help you rebuild your life and avert financial hardship. Our seasoned and compassionate wrongful death lawyers can discuss your specific case and determine whether you could move forward with a lawsuit.

If you own a business or are an independent contractor, such as a plumber or electrician, you generally do not qualify for workers’ compensation. However, if you get hurt at a construction site, you could have a legal claim against the general contractor, site owner, or sub-contractor, depending on who is responsible for site safety.  

Since your claim may be more complicated than that of a regularly employed worker, consider getting legal advice after suffering an injury in a roof collapse.

Whether you have trouble receiving the benefits you deserve with a workers’ compensation claim or want to find out whether you could file a lawsuit against the negligent party, Morgan & Morgan could help. Our motivated attorneys have fought for the rights of injured individuals for over 35 years, recovering more than $30 billion in damages. We can:

• Analyze your roof collapse accident with professional investigators
• Assist you with receiving adequate medical treatment
• Help you appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim
• Determine if you could file a personal injury lawsuit
• Identify all liable parties in your claim
• Negotiate a fair settlement and benefits with the workers’ comp insurer
• File a lawsuit and fight for the maximum possible compensation for you

Getting America’s largest personal injury firm in your corner can be advantageous. We can level the playing field and do not shy away from taking on unscrupulous employers and developers who put profit before workers’ health and safety.

If you were injured or lost a loved one in a roof collapse accident in New York, don’t struggle alone. Morgan & Morgan has your back and can fight for the compensation you need to pay your accident-related bills and get your life back on track.

Our determined personal injury lawyers fight hard to get justice and compensation for injured workers. Our fee is free unless and until we recover for you. However, the time to pursue compensation may be limited. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review to discover your next best steps.