New York & New Jersey Construction Accident Attorneys
Construction accidents can cause confusion for the victim and the victim's family. Workers' compensation benefits are usually readily available and often cover all needed medical care and income needs. The question arises - if I am receiving workers' compensation benefits, am I eligible for further compensation? And from whom?
At the construction accident and personal injury law firm of Solomon & Associates, P.C., we can answer your questions and provide effective legal representation.
Experienced Construction Accident Attorney.
In a construction accident claim, you are often barred from suing your employer under workers' compensation laws. However, you are often able to recover damages from negligent third parties. For instance, negligent or careless general contractors are often legally responsible for damages. For example, if a plumbing contractor is injured by a roofing contractor, the plumbing contractor most likely can not sue his employer but can sue the roofing company.
Personal injury lawyer Robert Solomon has successfully recovered damages in construction accident cases, including:
- Our client was a dock builder who, while setting a foundation and pouring cement, was buried in a cave-in caused by another company that was driving piles nearby. Our client suffered a broken leg and shoulder. We sued the company that caused the cave-in, and won a $1.5 million award for our client and his family.
- Our client was injured on the job while working on a dock on pier. A ferry boat entered the terminal at a speed higher than the posted maximum and struck the pier. Our client injured his arm, and we sued the owner of the ferry, achieving a $500,000 resolution for our client.
- Our client's husband was severely burned when a pipeline he was welding at a terminal port exploded. He later died. On behalf of our client, we sued the company that owned the pipeline. Our client will receive $2.5 million over 30 years.
Each case is unique and results will vary depending on the facts of each case.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding construction accidents and injuries, contact our firm for answers and representation. We offer free initial consultations, are available for evening and weekend appointments, and employ in-house Spanish and Portuguese speakers for our clients' convenience. To contact us, call us toll-free at 1-866-METROLAW.
