Orchard Park Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction sites are notoriously dangerous, but even so, owners and contractors are still supposed to ensure their crews have proper safety gear and follow safety protocols. Despite this, thousands of construction workers are injured each year. Many may be eligible for workers’ compensation, only to run into issues with their worker’s comp claim, and require legal advice. Others may be eligible to file a lawsuit for damages, with the help of our Orchard Park, NY construction accident lawyer. Do you need help getting the compensation you deserve? Call Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy today for a consultation.
Construction Accident Lawyer Orchard Park, NY
It’s not uncommon for a construction site accident to leave the injured victim unable to work for a long time. Many suffer a disability that makes it impossible to work in construction anymore. If you were hurt while working on a construction project, you are likely eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, which cover all necessary medical and rehabilitative care, plus wage replacement. And, if you can no longer work in construction, you may receive disability benefits and vocational re-training.
However, while workers’ comp is a free benefit to you, paid by your employer, you may face hurdles getting the benefits you’re entitled to. The insurance company may deny or minimize your claim, or your employer may try to deny it, so they don’t have to pay a larger premium. Talk to our Orchard Park construction accident lawyer; we can help you get the benefits you’re entitled to.
What if you’re not a construction company employee? Subcontractors and vendors are often on construction sites, performing piecework, and can easily be hurt if the general contractor or site foreman fails to keep the premises safe for workers. Our attorneys help you understand your rights to compensation in these situations. We handle building the case, filing the claim, and representing your legal interests, while pursuing compensation for your medical bills, unearned wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.
Why Our Experience Matters For Your Construction Injury Claim
You may be eligible for workers’ comp, a third-party lawsuit, or both; our Orchard Park construction accident lawyer can ensure that you receive the money you’re entitled to. We can assist with your workers’ comp claim and assess your eligibility for a third-party lawsuit. We’re committed to achieving your goals and helping you get back to work soon.
- Firm founding lawyer Melvyn L. Hurwitz is an active member of the Committee for Workers’ Compensation Reform and the Injured Workers’ Bar Association
- Mr. Hurwitz is a member in good standing of the American Arbitration Association
- Lead attorney Michael J. Whitcher is a member in good standing of The Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and the Workers’ Compensation Committee of the Bar Association of Erie County
Have you been hurt on a construction site and need to know your legal options? Call Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy today for a consultation.