West Seneca Construction Accident Lawyer
Even with the best care and strictest safety procedures, thousands of construction workers are hurt every year, many to the point of temporary or permanent disability. In fact, all four of OSHA’s “Fatal Four” causes of fatal accidents are present on construction sites. If you’ve been hurt, you can likely receive workers’ compensation, but you may have other legal options for compensation, too. Our West Seneca, NY construction accident lawyer can help you explore all your legal options, including filing a third-party lawsuit. Call Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy today for a consultation.
Construction Accident Lawyer West Seneca, NY
Falls from heights, electrocution, caught-between or crushing injuries, toxic exposure, and more—construction sites are fraught with potential for grievous injury. In most cases, if you’re a construction worker and injured on the job, you can collect workers’ compensation benefits, covering your medical care and part of your weekly wages, if you are too hurt to work. If you have difficulties with your claim, talk to our West Seneca construction accident lawyer. We can help push it through.
There are other situations, though, where workers’ comp isn’t an option, and the only recourse you have after a construction site injury is to file a lawsuit for damages. Maybe you weren’t a direct employee, but rather a subcontractor, vendor, or other site visitor. In these cases, you have the right to file a lawsuit for damages against the at-fault party or parties. This could be a worker who directly caused the accident or the general contractor who failed to ensure a safe working environment. Our firm investigates the nature of your accident to identify the liable party, then builds a strong case proving their negligence. We seek full compensation for all your material losses, plus the pain and suffering you experience from your injuries. We take care of all the legal aspects of your case so that you can focus on your recovery without worry.
Why Experience Matters In Construction Accident Claims
Legal experience matters when it comes to pursuing fair compensation after a construction site injury. As your West Seneca construction site accident lawyer, we advocate for your rights, whether that’s ensuring that your workers’ comp claim goes through smoothly or we’re filing a lawsuit against a negligent vendor or subcontractor on your behalf. We’re committed to securing full and fair compensation in your claim.
- Our five attorneys have more than 125 years of combined experience serving injured clients
- Firm founder and lead attorney Melvyn L. Hurwitz is a member in good standing of the Injured Workers of New York and the Committee for Workers’ Compensation Reform
- Mr. Hurwitz is a member in good standing of the American Arbitration Association
- Firm partner Michael J. Whitcher served as the President of the Northern Chautauqua Youth Hockey Association from 2003 to 2012, as Vice President from 2012 to 2023
Have you been hurt in a construction site accident and need help getting your medical bills and other needs covered? Call Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy today for a consultation.