Personal Injury Lawyers in New York

Almost all significant injuries suffered in construction site accidents give rise to workers' compensation rights, also. Under workers' compensation, benefits are provided to workers who are injured while on the job. However, workers' compensation alone may not be sufficient compensation for an injured worker, especially in the case of very serious catastrophic injuries. Rights of the injured depend on the application of various complex laws and the individual circumstances of the construction site accident.

Limited workers' compensation rights may be supplemented by legal actions against others who have responsibility for various activities on a construction site including foremen, general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, owners, etc. When an accident occurs on a construction site, any one of a number of people and companies may be held responsible for inadequate safety provisions.

For example, in many construction projects, multiple contractors may be involved. If any contractor other than the direct employer has responsibility for your injuries, full damages can be recovered. Also, if a defective machine or tool caused the injury, an injured worker can be fully compensated.

An experienced construction site accident attorney at Silberstein Awad & Miklos in New York can work with you to get you the compensation you deserve following your on-the-job accident in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx or Long Island. Please contact one of our attorneys today to schedule your initial consultation.