New York Construction Accident Lawyer

What Compensation Is Available for Construction Accident Injuries?

Construction accident claims are often very complex due to the many complicating factors involved. Because these incidents occur at work, injured workers may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, if third-party negligence contributed to the accident, the victim may also be eligible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the negligent party.

At The Paris Law Group, PC, we are capable of navigating the legal process on your behalf and can assist you with a variety of construction accident-related needs, including but not limited to:

• Filing a workers’ compensation claim
• Appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim
• Filing a third-party personal injury claim or lawsuit
• Seeking wrongful death benefits through the workers’ compensation system
• Filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a negligent party
• Holding a manufacturer/distributor liable for a defective product
• Seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits

Our firm has years of experience in protecting the legal rights of construction workers and their families, and we know how to fight—and win—construction injury and death cases both in and out of the courtroom.

Can I Sue My Employer after a Construction Accident?

In exchange for providing workers’ compensation, employers generally can’t be sued by their employees for injuries sustained on the job, even if Even if you are unable to sue your employer, you may be able to sue another party that was responsible for your injury.

At The Paris Law Group, PC, our founding partner, Jason Paris, represents injured:

Proving these elements can be difficult, especially on construction sites where there are many different contractors and subcontractors involved.

Worksite Manager Negligence

In some cases, the worksite manager may be responsible for premises liability. This is because the worksite manager is typically responsible for overseeing all aspects of the construction project. However, proving that the worksite manager is liable can be difficult. The injured party would need to show that the manager knew or should have known about the hazard and did not take the necessary steps to fix it. Additionally, other workers may be found liable if improper use and storage of tools and other equipment made the worksite unsafe.

OSHA Violations

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) sets forth numerous regulations and safety guidelines for the construction industry sector. Unfortunately, OSHA violations are a leading cause of construction accidents. If you believe your injuries or the death of your loved one was due to unsafe work practices, negligent supervision or hiring, or any other negligent or wrongful factor, reach out to The Paris Law Group, PC to learn how we can help.

We Can Reach Beyond Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation provides benefits for employees who are injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault. However, workers’ compensation benefits are limited. If the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to seek additional compensation.

Employers, property owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, equipment operators, and manufacturers all share responsibility for keeping jobsites safe. If another party was negligent and caused you to be injured, they may be held liable for damages.

Unlike workers’ compensation, which is limited, the civil justice system allows you to pursue unlimited damages, including money for loss of earnings potential and pain and suffering.

Turn to Our New York Construction Accident Lawyer Today

The federal government and the state of New York offer a number of protections for construction workers, especially for those who work on ladders or scaffolds. Our New York construction accident lawyer can carefully review your accident and aggressively pursue a workers’ compensation claim and/or personal injury lawsuit against all parties that may be liable.