Dervishi Law Group represents injured construction workers and their families throughout the Bronx and New York. Our attorneys investigate unsafe worksites, identify responsible parties and pursue available workers’ compensation and third-party claims.
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.
A Bronx construction accident lawyer can investigate how the accident happened, identify potentially responsible parties, preserve evidence and determine which claims may be available. This may involve reviewing incident reports, photographs, surveillance footage, safety records, contracts, medical records and witness statements. The attorney can also evaluate possible claims against a property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, equipment company or another third party while coordinating the case with any workers’ compensation claim. Dervishi Law Group represents injured workers from its Bronx office at 2322 Arthur Avenue.
Seek medical attention immediately, even when the injury initially appears minor. Report the accident to your employer or supervisor as soon as possible, preferably in writing. When it is safe to do so, photograph the accident scene, defective equipment, missing safety devices and any condition that contributed to the injury. Obtain the names and contact information of coworkers or other witnesses, preserve your clothing and equipment, and keep copies of medical records, work restrictions and communications with the employer. Avoid signing releases or giving detailed recorded statements before understanding how they may affect your rights.
Important evidence may include photographs and videos of the site, surveillance recordings, incident reports, witness information, safety meeting records, inspection documents, work permits, contracts, equipment maintenance records and communications about hazardous conditions. Injured workers should also preserve medical records, wage statements, union records, employment documents and written instructions from healthcare providers. Construction sites can change quickly, and equipment may be moved, repaired or discarded. Prompt investigation by a Bronx construction accident attorney may help identify and preserve evidence before it becomes unavailable.
Fatos Dervishi is a New York attorney and the founder of Dervishi Law Group, focusing his practice on construction accidents, personal injury, machinery accidents, scaffold accidents, and workers’ compensation matters. He earned his initial law degree from Tirana University and later completed an LL.M. at Pace University School of Law. He is admitted to the New York State Bar and brings a background that includes serving as Deputy Attorney General of Albania, along with ongoing involvement in the Albanian-American community.
Clients choose Dervishi Law Group because of its focused experience handling serious construction injury cases in the Bronx and throughout New York City, as well as its commitment to clear communication and personalized attention. The firm represents injured workers in complex accident claims involving scaffolds, falls, equipment failures, and unsafe job sites, and provides services in English, Spanish, and Albanian to better serve the local community.
The firm’s published results include recoveries of $13.2 million, $4.5 million, and $4 million in construction-related matters, as well as a $3.25 million scaffolding accident recovery. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Dervishi Law Group offers a free initial case evaluation. During the consultation, an attorney can review what happened, discuss potential workers’ compensation and third-party claims, and explain the applicable fee arrangement. When a case is accepted on a contingency-fee basis, the client does not pay an upfront attorney fee; instead, the fee is calculated from a recovery according to the written retainer agreement. Clients should review the agreement carefully and ask how litigation expenses, medical records, experts and other case costs will be handled.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. The outcome and available claims depend on the specific facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
