According to official data, over 550 construction workers sustained workplace accidents in NYC in 2022. If you work in construction and suffered a worksite injury, contact a Bronx construction accident lawyer and start working on your claim today. The skilled attorneys of Dervishi Law Group, P.C., will investigate your case, evaluate your claim’s worth, and work hard to help you collect suitable compensation.
Construction is one of the riskiest industries in the U.S. Falls, such as scaffolding, ladder, and roofing accidents, occur frequently on construction sites and account for 36.4% of the total workplace fatalities in the industry, according to the CDC. Apart from falls, construction workers often suffer:
Construction accidents often cause devastating long-term or lifelong injuries like spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, limb amputations, and permanent disfigurement.
Do this even if you feel almost fine and believe you suffered no serious harm. Some potentially fatal injuries, like traumatic brain injuries and internal organ damage, could have nearly imperceptible symptoms at first. You need a full medical check-up to be safe. You’ll also need these initial medical records to back your claim.
Follow any medical care recommendations. Keep your appointments, do the recommended lab work, take any prescription medications, and limit your physical activity if necessary. Following your doctor’s orders will protect both your health and your eligibility to file for workers’ compensation.
Step 2
You have 30 days to notify your employer or direct supervisor of your construction site injury, or you may lose your right to claim workers’ compensation benefits. We recommend reporting your accident as soon as you can in writing. Keep a log of all your communication with the relevant persons.
If possible, take multiple detailed photos and videos of the accident scene, or ask a coworker to do this for you. Focus on relevant details, like the worksite hazard that caused your accident. Collect the contact information of any witnesses, including your coworkers or anyone who saw the incident. Write down a detailed record of the accident while it’s fresh in your mind.
Legal counsel may seem unnecessary if it’s obvious your injury occurred on the job, and your employer assures you their workers’ compensation provider will process your claim quickly and efficiently. However, construction workers are frequently unaware of all their rights or the potential value of their cases.
Remember, once you accept a workers’ compensation settlement, there’s no going back. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can let you know what you may expect and how to proceed with your claim.
“New Jersey Superior Court, Union County – Client was a 46 year old Albanian construction worker who was driving in New Jersey and was rear ended by a rack truck. He sustained neck and lower back injuries to the extent he had a one level cervical spine fusion surgery, several epidural injections, and physical therapy. He could not return to employment because of his injuries.”
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction work is the second most dangerous occupation in the US..
When you become sick or injured, you rely upon doctors and hospitals to handle your medical needs.
If you or a loved one have been in a scaffolding incident, contact a Bronx scaffold accident lawyer here at Dervishi Law Group, P.C.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious Motor Vehicle Accident, Construction Accident, Slip and Fall Accident, or Medical Malpractice situation in the Bronx, NYC, Queens, Kings County or Westchester County you need legal help from a Bronx personal injury attorney who understands your needs. Call the Dervishi Law Group, P.C. at (718) 484-4757 , (917) 496-8342. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your needs.
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