If you have been seriously injured in a construction accident due to someone else’s negligence on Long Island or in the five boroughs of New York City, the personal injury attorneys at Kohan Law Group, P.C. are ready to fight aggressively for the meaningful compensation you deserve.
Construction sites are high-risk locations. Due to the nature of the work performed, and the heavy machinery, vehicles, tools and equipment used to perform it, hazardous conditions are unavoidable. In the aftermath of a serious construction site injury, whether you were a construction worker or a bystander at the time of the accident, you are no doubt overwhelmed by the physical, emotional, and financial trauma you have suffered. Now is the time to contact Kohan Law Group.
Our accomplished construction accident attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights and have the strategic skills needed for a positive outcome. We have an impressive track record of successful settlements and verdicts. More than that, your initial consultation will be free and we will charge you no attorneys’ fees until we win your case.
OSHA’s Fatal Four
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) pinpoints four major types of construction accidents, categorized by their frequency and severity:
- Falls, both slip and falls due to uneven ground, holes or obstacles, and
falls from heights, such as scaffolding, ladders, or elevated work platforms.
- Struck-by accidents in which workers are hit by falling objects, swinging equipment, or moving vehicles.
- Electrocutions caused by contact with live wires or malfunctioning electrical equipment.
- Caught-in-between accidents in which victims are trapped or crushed
between a vehicle and a wall or between two pieces of equipment.
Other types of construction accidents include trench collapses, cave-ins, machinery malfunctions, and fires or explosions.
Injuries Caused by Construction Accidents
The injuries caused by construction accidents are, often as not, catastrophic or even fatal. Life-altering injuries may include:
- Amputations
- Fractures
- Electrical shocks and burns
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Internal bleeding
- Organ loss or damage
- Spinal cord injuries (paralysis)
- Respiratory difficulties
- Hearing or vision loss
Whatevery your severe injury, our skilled construction accident attorneys will work tirelessly to bring you substantial damages.
Wrongful Death Due to Construction Accidents
In the most tragic cases, construction accidents may result in wrongful death. If you have sustained the unbearable loss of a loved one, our attorneys know that we cannot lessen your grief, but we will fight tooth and nail to see to it that you receive every dollar of compensation you deserve.
Determining Liability
Assigning blame in construction accidents is a complex task since more than one party may have been negligent and finger-pointing is likely. Don’t worry, though, because our lawyers are familiar with construction accidents and will investigate thoroughly to determine fault among:
- Construction site owners
- General and subcontractors
- Manufacturers of construction machinery, earth-moving vehicles or equipment
- Architects and engineers
- Inspection firms
You can count on our attorneys to target the responsible party who produced a defective product, designed a faulty structure, failed to correctly inspect a piece of equipment, or did not maintain a safe working environment.
New York Labor Law 240
In New York, victims of construction falls have the advantage of New York Labor Law 240 which entitles them to greater protection than is available in many other states.
Known as the “Scaffold Law,” Labor Law 240 requires that employers and property owners provide necessary equipment to ensure the safety of workers operating at a height, e.g. scaffolding, hoists, and ladders.
Labor Law 240, designed as a deterrent to negligence among construction companies and contractors, states unequivocally that if the regulatory provisions are not met and an injury occurs as a result, the employer or owner can be held “strictly liable.” This means that even if you were partly at fault for this kind of accident, you can still be awarded damages.
Why You Need Kohan Law Group’s Strong Representation
If you are a construction worker and have been injured in a construction accident, you are entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits, which cover all medical costs and partial wage replacement, regardless of who is at fault. However, it is crucial to understand that workers’ compensation will not cover you for pain and suffering and may not provide for all of your future medical needs if you require long-term care.
Talk to one of our experienced, knowledgeable lawyers. Though you cannot sue your employer while receiving workers’ comp, if a third party, such as a manufacturer, property owner or subcontractor is to blame, you can sue them.
We will explain how this all works at your initial consultation. Once we understand the parameters of your cases, you can depend on us to:
- Carefully investigate police records, medical reports, forensic evidence
- Identify and interview witnesses
- Check any history of negligence on the part of the defendant
- Consult with relevant experts (medical or technical) who will testify on your behalf
Above all, we are adept at negotiations with opposing counsel and insurance adjusters and, if necessary, will take your case to court and litigate forcefully.
Contact Us To Recover Maximum Damages
Once you become a client of Kohan Law Group, we will fight fiercely to recover the resources you need now and in the future for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and any other expenses related to your injuries. Call us now so we can put your needs front and center. Contacting one of our offices is the first important step in restarting your life and securing your future.