Hamburg Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction sites are notoriously dangerous, and jobs in the industry are consistently ranked among the most dangerous in the country. Even so, foremen and contractors are expected to take responsible steps to ensure worker safety, including the safety of any subcontractors or vendors on the site. If you have been hurt in a construction accident in New York, you may qualify to receive workers’ compensation benefits. You may have other legal rights, too; our Hamburg, NY construction accident lawyer can explain what’s possible in your case in a personalized consultation. Call Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy today.
Construction Accident Lawyer Hamburg, NY
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notes that all four of the “fatal four” workplace injuries are present on construction sites (electrocution, caught-between, falls, and struck-by). Even if your accident wasn’t one of these, there’s a pretty good chance it was serious, and your injuries have you laid up and out of work for weeks, or even months. As your income dries up and medical bills mount, you’re probably wondering what your options are.
Our Hamburg construction accident lawyer helps you understand your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits if you were an employee of the construction company or contractor. Under New York law, your medical bills should be covered, and you receive a wage stipend to help pay your bills while you’re out of work.
We also represent non-employees who were working on the construction site, or visiting (such as an inspector or investor checking on the progress of the project). In these cases, you may be eligible for a settlement if the accident was due to negligence on the part of someone on the job site. Subcontractors, vendors, and others in similar roles can file a suit for damages against the negligent contractor or the at-fault party, seeking compensation for their medical bills, lost wages if they couldn’t work due to their injuries, and pain and suffering. Our legal team can handle every step of the civil claims process on your behalf, from drafting the suit to negotiating a settlement or representing you in court.
Our Legal Experience Matters In Construction Accident Claims
Construction accident claims can be complicated, as liability is often contested, and the plaintiff’s medical damages are often high-value. The defense will try many tricks to reduce your claim or deny it outright. Our Hamburg construction accident lawyer contests these efforts and fights for every penny and benefit you’re due.
- Lead attorney and founding partner Melvyn L. Hurwitz is a proud member of the Workplace Injury Litigation Group and the Injured Workers’ Bar Association
- Mr. Hurwitz remains a member in good standing of the American Arbitration Association
- Firm partner and lead litigator Michael J. Whitcher is a member in good standing of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association and Phi Beta Kappa
- Mr. Hurwitz is an active participant in the Workers’ Compensation Committee of the Bar Association of Erie County
Have you been hurt in a construction accident and need to learn your rights? Call Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy today for a consultation.