Poughkeepsie Construction Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured on the job in a construction accident, Workers’ Compensation benefits may be available to you, but they may not be enough to pay for all of your needs, especially if your injuries prevent you from returning to work or returning to the same level of pay you were making before you were injured. If you have lost a loved one in a construction accident, you may be wondering how you and your family will get by and make ends meet. Our Poughkeepsie construction accident attorneys are here to help you pursue every avenue of compensation so that you and your family can put your lives back together.
Serious and Catastrophic Construction Accident Injuries
Construction accidents can end in very serious injuries and are often fatal. Those who survive may be permanently impaired and may not be able to earn a living again. Construction accident injuries can include:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Crush injuries
- Amputations
- Severe burns
- Chemical burns
- Electric shock
- Broken bones and fractures
- Hearing damage
- Vision loss
- Respiratory injury
- Repetitive stress injuries
Construction Accident Lawsuits
Construction accidents can be the result of safety violations, defective tools, equipment or materials, poor communication between workers, improperly assembled scaffolding, and other causes. Examples of common construction accidents include:
- Falls from heights
- Scaffolding accidents
- Nail gun accidents
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Accidents involving power or air tools
- Structure collapse
- Falling objects
- Ladder accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Electrical accidents
- Toxic exposure
Construction Accident Liability
Whether your construction accident was work-related or you were injured as a bystander, pedestrian, or visitor to the construction site, one or more of the following may be held liable for your injuries:
- Construction site owner
- Architect
- Engineer
- Inspector
- General contractor
- Subcontractor
- Equipment operator
- Materials manufacturer or supplier
- Tool or equipment manufacturer
- Third party contracted to maintain and repair tools or equipment
- Tool or supply delivery company
How We Can Help
If you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation you should pursue a claim. It is an insurance claim, not a lawsuit, and you do not need to prove fault to receive benefits, but you may need legal representation to receive your full benefits.
Beyond Workers’ Compensation, you may be able to recover far more compensation through a personal injury lawsuit against someone other than your employer who was responsible for your injuries. A thorough investigation is necessary to determine the underlying cause of your accident and who may be held financially responsible so that you can recover the compensation that you and your family truly need.
To learn more about your rights and potential compensation for your construction accident or the death of a loved one, please call the Poughkeepsie construction accident attorneys of Denlea & Carton LLP., at (914) 331-0100 or contact us online right away.