White Plains Construction Accident Lawyers
Construction work is rife with danger, but there are regulations and standard practices that minimize the risks and unnecessary hazards. Construction accidents can easily result in fatal injuries and those who survive may suffer permanent injuries and be unable to return to work. A Workers’ Compensation claim may be appropriate if you have been injured in a construction accident, and in many cases full compensation can be recovered through a personal injury lawsuit. Construction accident cases can be very complex and may involve multiple responsible parties. Our White Plains construction accident lawyers have a proven track record of success in helping construction accident victims and their loved ones recover substantial compensation for their injuries. We have obtained multimillion dollar verdicts on behalf of clients who were injured in construction accidents and we are ready to get started helping you today.
Construction Accidents and Injuries
Examples of common construction accidents and injuries include:
- Falls from scaffolding and other heights
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Accidents involving power and air tools
- Fires and explosions
- Electrocution and electric shock
- Toxic exposure
- Struck by falling object
- Accidents and injuries caused by defective tools and equipment
- Amputations
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Severe burns
- Hearing loss
- Vision loss
- Respiratory injury
- Crush injuries
Why You Need an Accident Attorney
Construction accident cases can be very complex. A thorough investigation is necessary to determine who can and should be held responsible. Underlying causes of construction accidents can include:
- OSHA violations
- Defective equipment
- Defective materials
- Poor hiring practices
- Inadequate training
- Poor communication between workers
- Improper assembly of scaffolding
In a single construction accident multiple parties may share the blame. Responsible parties may include one or more of the following:
- General contractor
- Subcontractor
- Construction site owner
- Architect
- Engineer
- Inspector
- Materials manufacturer or supplier
- Tool or equipment manufacturer
- Third party contracted to maintain and repair tools or equipment
- Equipment operator
The Compensation You Need
Construction accidents can be devastating for victims and their families. Families of construction workers who die from their injuries face the overwhelming grief of losing a loved one, compounded by the loss of financial support. Workers who are catastrophically injured may never be able to earn a living as well as living with life-long impairment, pain and emotional suffering. Severe injuries, such as spinal cord injury, create ongoing medical expenses and can have a life-time cost in the millions of dollars.
Our experienced White Plains construction accident attorneys can help you recover the full and fair compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one. Please, do not wait until it is too late and your right to claim compensation has expired. Call the White Plains accident attorneys of Denlea & Carton LLP., at (914) 331-0100 or contact us online today.