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Construction Accident Attorney in New York

Seeking Compensation With Your Construction Accident Attorney in New York

Workers’ compensation benefits may limit your ability to cover all of your damages. If you file a lawsuit against a party other than your employer, you may seek compensation for the following damages with support from your construction accident attorney in New York:

  • Past, present, and future medical bills
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional damage
  • PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc.
  • Permanent disfigurement
  • Nursing care
  • Loss in quality of life
  • Loss in earning potential

Construction Site Accident Statistics

Construction Accident Attorney in New York

At Pyrros, Serres & Rupwani, we represent construction site accident victims throughout New York CityLong Island, and the great metropolitan area, so we know just how common these accidents are. Your construction site accident attorney in New York supports numerous unique cases daily and knows the complex ins and outs of navigating verdicts and settlements. The unsettling construction site accident statistics speak for themselves. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in the construction industry face the highest fatality rate of all occupations in the United States, with a total of 1,088 work-related fatalities in 2020 alone. In 2020, 165,300 construction workers suffered non-fatal injuries across the United States, often resulting in high medical bills, permanent disabilities, and reduced earning capacities. 

In New York alone, 97 workers died in fatal construction site accidents in 2021. Of that group, nine were involved in transportation accidents, 30 in falls, and 13 in exposure to harmful or toxic environments. In 2021, over 1,800 construction injury cases were reported in New York, equating to approximately five injuries per day across the state.

As construction continues booming across New York, more workers suffer injuries. If you need a New York workers’ compensation lawyer, you’ve come to the right place. 

Common Injuries and Accidents From Construction Sites

Construction sites are inherently dangerous. The most common fatal construction site accidents according to OSHA fatality case files and the New York City Health Department Bureau of Vital Statistics include the following:

  • Falls
  • Crushes and strikes
  • Electrocutions
  • Poisonings
  • Transportation-related accidents (involving motor vehicles)
  • Burns and Fires
  • Saw injuries
  • Hypothermia

Everything from collapsing surfaces and faulty equipment to chemical exposures can put you at risk for severe, life-altering injuries. If you’ve suffered any of the following injuries (or others), contact a construction accident attorney in New York from our team to represent you:

  • Back, neck, or head injuries
  • Limb amputations
  • Broken or fractured bones
  • Burns, cuts, or lacerations
  • Chest injuries
  • Eye damage
  • Hearing loss
  • Paralysis 
  • Spinal cord damage
  • Toxic exposure
  • Traumatic brain injuries

Determining Liability With Your New York Construction Accident Attorney

Liability in a construction site accident is extremely complex because of the many different factors. Your New York construction accident attorney from Pyrros, Serres & Rupwani, can examine your case details, collect evidence, and help you determine who’s at fault for your accident. The following parties may be liable for accidents involving injured construction workers or wrongful death cases:

  • Site owners and general contractors: The general contractor or site owner in charge of your construction project must ensure that construction sites are safe for workers. If you got hurt due to unsafe working conditions, the site owner may be liable. 
  • Subcontractors: Sometimes the general contractor delegates work to subcontractors, who then become responsible for creating a safe work environment. If your unsafe work environment caused your injuries, the subcontractor may be liable. 
  • Architects and engineers: The designers in charge of creating your building’s construction project must follow certain building code standards. If you got injured due to a dangerous project design, the architect or engineer may be at fault. 
  • Equipment manufacturers: Construction involves tons of handheld and heavy-duty equipment ranging from nail guns and drills to machinery like excavators, bulldozers, loaders, etc. If your equipment malfunctioned or failed, causing your injury, the manufacturer may be at fault. 

New York Labor Law 240

New York has a unique construction law, called Labor Law 240, which allows construction workers injured in height-related accidents to seek compensation from their general contractors. Typically, construction injury cases involving direct compensation from such parties for falls are more complex, though New York has a strict liability clause. With strict liability, if you suffer injuries after falling from specific high structures, you don’t have to prove liability for your accident to seek compensation from the property owner. 

Our team at Pyrros, Serres & Rupwani has ample experience representing cases that involve Labor Laws 240, 241, and 200, so we know how to help you seek compensation the right way according to New York requirements. 

Workers’ Compensation Claims vs. Lawsuits

Understanding the difference between filing a workers’ compensation claim versus suing the liable party isn’t easy. If you seek funds via workers’ comp insurance, you cannot file a lawsuit against your employer. If another party caused your injuries, though, like the equipment manufacturer property owner or the general contractor, you or may be able to sue. 

Our team can help you understand the right options for your case. 

Workers’ Compensation Claims | Construction Site Accidents | Falls | Falling Objects | Dangerous or Defective Equipment

Michael Pyrros NY Workers Comp Attorneys

Statistics show that construction sites are among the most dangerous places in the country to work.

If you have been hurt on a building or road construction site, an experienced lawyer can determine whether you are entitled to worker’ compensation benefits, help you get the medical help you need and pursue full and fair compensation for your injury, lost wages and medical expenses.

Why Choose the Attorneys at Pyrros, Serres & Rupwani?

When you retain our law firm, you will find attorneys and skilled support staff to assist you. Our attorneys:

  • Have more than 75 years of combined workers’ compensation experience, extensive knowledge of the laws and the process for obtaining workers’ compensation benefits
  • Have helped many construction workers obtain benefits after a workplace injury
  • Are accessible whenever you need to contact us and will keep you informed about the status of your case
  • Have a proven track record of positive results for workers’ compensation claimants

Legal Services for Construction Site Accident Victims

As your attorney, we are your advocate. We gather, evaluate and preserve all evidence to support your claim and work with you to prepare and file your application for benefits and represent you at administrative hearings and other legal proceedings.
Our firm handles workers’ compensation claims involving a wide range of construction site injuries, including:

  • Falls from ladders, scaffolding, elevators, roofs and high rise construction projects heights
  • Injuries sustained from falling objects, such as tools, building materials or debris
  • Trips and falls caused by jobsite debris
  • Injuries caused by the negligence of other workers
  • Injuries sustained in work-related motor vehicle accidents
  • Injuries arising from dangerous or defective tools, machinery or equipment

Contact an Experienced Construction Accident Lawyer in NYC Today

Experienced Construction Accident Lawyer in NYC

An experienced construction accident lawyer in NYC can help you seek maximum compensation for your construction site injuries. At Pyrros, Serres & Rupwani, we represent clients throughout New York, including ManhattanQueensBrooklynLong Island, the Bronx, and the surrounding areas. Call  Pyrros, Serres & Rupwani, anytime at (718) 626-7730 or message us at (347) 797-1775 for a free consultation with a construction accident attorney in New York.

FAQs

What Is the Most Common Accident in Construction?

The most common type of construction-related accident is falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third (36.4%) of construction accident fatalities occur from falls. From 2007 to 2014, more than half (58%) of reported construction fatalities in New York were from falls. 

What Is the Biggest Risk in Construction?

The biggest risk in construction is using any scaffolding or erected, fastened, or secured platforms while working. These risks may include scaffolding, hoists, ladders, slings, stays, hangers, blocks, braces, pulleys, irons, ropes, etc. Falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction accidents, and these platforms greatly increase fall risks. 

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Michael C. Pyrros received his bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1985.
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Michael Serres is a 1989 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law. Mr. Serres was admitted to practice law in New York.
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Nicholas Rupwani has been practicing workers’ compensation law since August 2004.