Construction Accident Lawyers In Nassau County
Construction Accident Lawyers In Nassau County
Construction sites are a dangerous place and account for one of the leading areas in which workplace accidents and deaths occur. Every year in the U.S. there are thousands of people who will suffer serious and fatal injuries, leaving the victim and their loved ones with unfortunate financial strain, physical pain, and emotional anguish. Whenever a person is injured at a construction site, they may be able to recover workers compensation, as well as, damages from a personal injury claim. Whether or not both claims are pursuable will be dependent upon the factors of the case. To find out more you should consult one of the construction accident lawyers from the Nassau County law firm, Polsky, Shouldice, & Rosen, P.C.
A Perilous Work Environment
Approximately 20 percent of workplace fatalities occur in the construction sector. In Nassau County, the conditions for any construction worker may be especially dangerous. This is in part due to the weather conditions, high rise building structures, and heavy amounts of road traffic.
The Fatal Four
OSHA has named four top causes of fatal construction accidents; they are known as the Fatal Four and include:
- Falling
- Electrocutions
- Being struck by an object
- Being caught in between an object or objects
These four causes are responsible for at least half of all construction related fatalities in the U.S. As experienced construction accident lawyers in Nassau County, we have handled cases that involved:
- Scaffolding collapse
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Crane failure
- Vehicle accidents
- Chemical exposure
- Burn accidents
- Electrocution
Sadly, a large number of construction injuries and fatalities are the result of a dangerous or unsafe work environment. This means that had the employer made sure the conditions were safe, the accident might have been prevented. If this is true for your case, it may be possible to file a separate personal injury claim in addition to workers compensation. These claims can help to cover the costs of your economic losses, such as medical care, as well as any non economic losses like physical pain and loss of consortium.
What You May Expect from Construction Accident Lawyers in Nassau County
Unfortunately when you sustain an on the job injury, your ability to efficiently resolve them may depend on the circumstances of what happened, who was involved, and whether or not negligence is a factor. Every situation will dictate a different approach. For this reason it is recommended that you retain the knowledgeable construction accident lawyers in Nassau County from Polsky, Shouldice, & Rosen, P.C. Our firm’s legal experience and dedication can assist in making a big difference in how you are treated, as well as the amount you are compensated.
Don’t allow your rights and interested to be hindered because of insurance companies or employers who are only out for themselves. You are not required to pay any upfront legal fees, and only if you win are they deducted from the settlement or verdict. By retaining a construction accident lawyer, you can safeguard your rights and ensure you get maximum damages. For a consultation with Polsky, Shouldice, & Rosen, P.C., call the construction accident lawyers in Nassau County today.
