Construction Accident Lawyer

What are Your Rights After a Construction Accident in Queens?

If you have been injured in a construction accident in Queens, NY, you have specific rights under New York state law that ensure you receive the compensation and support you deserve after a personal injury on the job. Tarshis & Hammerman LLP,  your Queens construction accident lawyers for over 30 years have helped many New Yorkers financially recover after an accident. Give us a call now at 332-264-8384 for a free consultation today! Here is an overview of your rights:

Workers' Compensation

• Medical Coverage: You are entitled to workers' compensation benefits, this includes payments for necessary medical treatment related to your injury.
• Lost Wages: Workers' compensation may provide partial wage replacement if your injury prevents you from working.
• No-Fault System: You can receive workers' compensation benefits regardless of who caused the accident.

Third-Party Claims

• Negligence Lawsuits: If a third party (not your employer) contributed to your accident—such as a property owner, equipment manufacturer, or subcontractor—you may have the right to file a negligence claim for additional compensation.
• Scaffold Law: New York's Labor Law Section 240 (the "Scaffold Law") safeguards workers who are hurt due to slip and falls, tumbles from ladders, or falling items at a construction site. This legislation makes contractors and property owners responsible for maintaining safe conditions for every worker.

Full Compensation

• Pain and Suffering: While workers' compensation does not cover your pain and suffering, a third-party lawsuit may allow you to recover these damages. Full Wage Replacement: Third-party claims can help you recover wages not fully covered by workers' compensation.
• Future Losses: Compensation for long-term impacts on your earning capacity and quality of life can be pursued in a negligence claim. Legal Representation Legal Representation
  

Working with an experienced construction accident lawyer in Queens ensures your rights are protected. Tarshis & Hammerman LLP can help you navigate workers' compensation claims, identify third-party liability, and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.

Our Queens Attorneys Can Help You Recover

At the Queens law office of Tarshis & Hammerman, we help clients who were injured on building sites. The law in New York provides for compensation for construction workers injured on the job. There are several ways an injured worker may be able to obtain injury compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and other costs of an injury. We advise clients about their options after construction site accidents. Contact our law firm for guidance with your injuries.

Advice To Injured Construction Workers In New York City

Our attorneys have successfully represented many New York construction workers since 1985. Building a strong case for compensation requires vigorous and attentive action on the parts of both lawyer and client. Below are some of the things injured workers should do after a construction site accident:

• Report the accident promptly to your supervisor
• Seek medical attention immediately
• Apply for Worker’s Compensation
• Seek immediate legal guidance from a qualified attorney to avoid making errors which might compromise the ability to obtain the compensation to which they are entitled

Handling Complex Issues In Pursuit Of Full Compensation

New York construction law is complex. For example, in certain types of accidents involving falls from great heights, scaffolding falls and ladder accidents, the injured worker does not need to demonstrate fault and can sue owners, general contractors and others – even if they had no direct responsibility for an accident. In other kinds of accidents, the plaintiff’s lawyers must grapple with issues of liability, safety regulations, indemnity and the level of injuries. However challenging the case, our attorneys fight for injured clients, protecting their rights and seeking the most favorable outcome possible.

In addition to requiring in-depth knowledge of New York construction law, construction accident claims can take considerable time. Depositions, expert witnesses, settlement offers, damage awards and the role of insurance companies are all issues that can take extended periods of time to resolve. Our law firm has the knowledge and experience to go the distance on behalf of clients.

Examples Of Our Cases

We have successfully advocated for clients who were injured in accidents such as these:

• Electrical accidents (electrocutions) and chemical explosions or leaks
• Falls, including scaffolding falls and ladder accidents
• Forklift and crane injury accidents

Our lawyers investigate all possible OSHA violations and determine whether poorly maintained or unsafe equipment was a factor in an accident. Our goal is to use our knowledge and experience to get clients the compensation they need and deserve to heal fully and go back to work.

Call Us To Get Started

Do not sign any settlement papers before speaking with a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer about your construction site injury. Please call 332-264-8384 or email us to arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your specific concerns relating to an injury.

We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency basis. This means that unless we obtain financial results for you, you pay no attorney’s fee.