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Residential construction sites across Queens often cut corners on safety, leading to scaffold collapses, falls, and struck-by incidents. Morgan & Morgan holds site operators and general contractors accountable and pursues recovery for injured workers.
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Because construction sites are naturally known to have many different hazards, you’d expect those in charge to do everything possible to keep everyone safe. Sometimes, unfortunately, that’s not what happens. Rather than prioritizing safety, the other party may act negligently, leading to serious injuries and sometimes even death. If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction accident, tell us about your case today. We may be able to assign an experienced Queens construction accident attorney to your case.
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Types of Construction Accidents
Some common construction accidents include:
- falls from heights, such as scaffolding or ladders;
- electrocutions caused by coming into contact with live wires or faulty equipment;
- machinery accidents involving cranes, forklifts, or other heavy equipment;
- getting struck by falling objects, tools, or debris;
- explosions due to flammable materials or gases; and
- trench collapses.
Possible Injuries at Construction Sites
Most construction site injuries are usually serious. Injuries aside, some can even lead to fatalities. One report found that in 2022, at least 24 people died at construction sites in New York alone.
The most common injuries recorded at construction sites include:
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cuts and lacerations
Claims You Can File After a Construction Accident
The first option is filing a workers’ compensation claim, but this only works if you were an employee of the company and you were injured while on the job. Workers compensation insurance covers medical expenses and a portion of lost wages without needing to prove fault.
However, if a third party’s negligence contributed to your injury, you could file a personal injury claim with the at-fault party to seek additional damages like pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses. In cases of severe negligence, you might also pursue punitive damages.
Lastly, if the accident resulted in a fatality, surviving family members might file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for their loss.
Potentially Liable Parties in a Construction Accident Case
Liability in a construction accident case can fall on multiple parties, including but not limited to:
- Construction site owner
- General contractors
- Equipment manufacturers
- Engineers and architects
- Third-party vendors or suppliers
- Government agencies for lack of oversight
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