Bronx Construction Accident Attorney
Have you suffered a construction related injury?
If you or a loved one has sustained a construction related injury in the state of New York you need to know that there is help available for you. Construction accidents can be very serious, and in many tragic cases, fatal. There are laws protecting certain rights that you have as a construction worker and the proper legal counsel can help you avail yourself of these. Contact a Bronx personal injury attorney from our firm today to find out what your next step toward compensation for your losses should be.
If you are a construction worker you may know that 1 in 10 construction workers is injured every year with the leading cause of work related traumatic injuries and death being falls from scaffolding. For this reason New York Labor Law Section 240, also known as the "Scaffold Law" was adopted to give specialized assistance to victims of such injuries. In addition to ladder and scaffolding injuries there are numerous other types of construction related injuries including:
- Falling objects
- Defective machinery
- Electrocution
- Crane accidents
- Explosions
- Road work
If you are a victim of any construction related injury it is important that you know what to do. Any construction related personal injury including slip and fall injuries, burn injuries and various catastrophic injuries requires you to be certain a detailed report of the accident is given to your employer including any witnesses to the occurrence. Your employer may be held responsible for your injuries if any of the following conditions existed:
- Inadequate staffing
- Inadequate training of personnel
- Failure to provide warning of unsafe conditions
- Failure to maintain work tools and machinery
It is essential that you contact a qualified, knowledgeable attorney as a major step to realizing the compensation due you.
Construction Accident Lawyer Serving Bronx
At The Law Firm of Steven I. Fried, P.C. we understand that what you're going through can be confusing and difficult. We offer strong, aggressive legal representation with a constant commitment and immediate response to our clients. With extensive experience in plaintiff's personal injury and medical malpractice we have the skill and practical litigation experience to bring about the best possible outcome for your legal pursuits.
Contact a Bronx construction accident attorney from our firm today to discuss your legal needs.