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2018 has seen a building boom in New York City, and with all of that new construction around the Big Apple has come a simultaneous rise in construction-related injuries and deaths. In the first half of 2018, 8 people died, and through that same time 469 people were injured in over 455 different incidents. This represents a nearly 20% increase in injuries and a doubling in deaths, compared to 2017, as reported by the Department of Buildings (DOB)
Persons who have been hurt, or family of those killed in construction site accidents, who need to know what their rights are, should call and speak to a worker’s compensation attorney local to New York City, should call the Law Firm of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. (SAM) and speak to a construction injury attorney, by calling toll free 877-ASK4SAM (877-275-4726) or visiting https://ask4sam.net/new-york-construction-accident-lawyer/
There are over 45,000 hardhats at work in New York City each year, working across over 168,000 construction permits the DOB issued last year. Most employers are required to carry Worker’s Compensations Insurance, particularly in the construction industry. “When you work in construction, job-related injuries can often lead to expensive medical bills, lost wages and, in some cases, permanent disability,” shared a spokesman for SAM. “And, those who can return to work might fear losing their jobs, should they seek compensation. Although certain laws ensure workplace safety, work-related injuries are not uncommon, particularly in the construction industry. If you have been injured in a work-related incident, you have two possible avenues of payment: receiving workers’ compensation and winning a personal injury lawsuit. In all cases, you should pursue workers’ compensation. In most cases, you should pursue both and consult an experienced construction accident attorney.”
Persons who have suffered an accident on the job should always make sure to First Report the injury to the employer immediately. Next they should complete in file a full workers compensation claim form, and make sure to obtain the names and contact information of any and all potential Witnesses. If and when possible, photos of the scene of the accident and of the injury or injuries sustained should be taken, this is become much easier in an era of ubiquitous camera phones. After that, medical attention should be sought to take care of the injuries as well as to catalog the severity of the damages, and then once all of those things have been done it is highly recommended that the injured person contact an experienced construction accident lawyer.
When filing a Workers Compensation Insurance claim, it is important to note that the employer is not being sued. Rather, one is simply filing an insurance claim, as the name implies. However it may be appropriate to pursue additional compensation via personal injury lawsuit, particularly if the accident was determined to have been caused by hazardous work practices or job site dangers, malfunctioning equipment, inadequate supervision, or other negligent events.
The Law Firm of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. (SAM) Specializes in construction site and job site accident lawsuits, and they can be reached by calling toll free 877-ASK4SAM (877-275-4726) or visiting https://ask4sam.net/case-studies/construction-accidents/
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