Unsafe Building Lawyers New York City

Construction Accidents

Each year, thousands of people are injured and killed in construction In New York City, new buildings are being constructed everyday. From small developments to skyscrapers, there always seems to be some type of new construction going on New York City. Unfortunately, construction accidents occur as well, and many of these accidents are due to an unsafe building. A building may be unsafe for a number of reasons. If you're a construction worker in New York City that was injured in a construction accident because of an unsafe building structure, it is important to speak with experienced lawyers as soon as possible.

Have you or someone you know been injured in New York City due to an unsafe building? Contact our unsafe building lawyers. New York City lawyers at Weinstein, Chase, Messinger and Peters, P.C. have experience in these types of cases.

A construction worker may be injured in an unsafe building as a result of:

• Collapsing structures
• Falls from heights
• Falling objects
• Collapsing scaffolds

In the United States, over 7 million people are employed with a job that is related to construction. The causes and types of job site injuries and construction incidents that are due to working on dangerous worksites are usually severe and possibly deadly due to the nature of the industry. Of the most common injuries that are sustained from unsafe buildings are fall related, such as falling from a roof, ladder, or falling through holes and scaffolding. Even pedestrians that are simply just walking by have been known to be hurt from falling debris from unsafe buildings. If you have been hurt at a work site, you may be eligible to claim compensation for doctor and hospital bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other costs associated with a severe injury.

If you have been hurt while working at a construction site, your financial recovery may be affected by workers' compensation laws, depending on your job situation and the degree of liability on the part of your employer. Be sure to remember that parties other than your employer may be liable for your injuries (such as third-party property owners, contractors, or equipment manufacturers) and your recovery from the other parties will not be affected by workers' compensation laws. It is important to speak with our lawyers to find out what types of benefits you may be eligible for.

Have you or someone you know been injured in New York City due to an unsafe building? Contact our unsafe building lawyers. New York City lawyers at Weinstein, Chase, Messinger and Peters, P.C. have experience in these types of cases.

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