In New York State every year thousands of hard-working men and women are injured due to unsafe working conditions. Tragically, when a construction employee is hurt, they are only left with Worker's Compensation Benefits, which may not cover all of their expenses and lost income. The New York Labor Laws offer broad coverage for construction workers to ensure protection for our workers. Michael A. Fakhoury PC is an aggressive firm and advocate on behalf of the men and women who are injured while working to continue building this great country.
If you have suffered an injury on a construction site in New York, you need an attorney who understands and practices construction law. You will need a firm with experienced trial lawyers to protect your rights and make sure you receive all the compensation to which you are legally entitled. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard right now to fight your case. In order for your case to succeed, you need a law firm who has experience with construction accident lawsuits in New York.
New York construction workers can fall victim to many of construction or demololition injuries while on the job and due to dangerous workplace conditions. Head injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, and fractures are just a few of the injuries that can result from a serious accident on a construction site. Although in many cases these injuries are relatively minor and heal quickly, some construction accidents result in catastrophic injuries that cause lifelong disabilities for the victim. In addition, serious injuries can often be career ending for construction workers, whose labor is often physically rigorous and demanding.
There are many types of unsafe practices that can cause construction accidents, including improper maintenance of tools, improper use of explosives and improper scaffold construction. Lack of safety training, safety equipment and accident prevention planning can also contribute to construction site injuries. It is important to know that in certain cases, construction accident victims can commence successful lawsuits even when the precise cause of the accident is not known. Contractors and employers are generally responsible for providing workers with a safe place to work. If you have been injured, they have likely failed to live up to that responsibility, and you need the right law firm to hold them accountable.