Long Island consists of many hardworking residents employed by the construction industry working on all types of construction sites. While the work may be dangerous, the legal avenues to secure compensation for an injury suffered on the job are comprehensive and provide construction workers with the protection they need. At The Perecman Firm, our Long Island construction accident attorneys are ready to help you with any personal injury lawsuit or worker’s compensation claim. With more than 40 years of experience handling these types of cases, you can rest easy knowing that you’re in good hands.
Give us a call at 646-518-2954 to speak with an attorney at The Perecman Firm, today.
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Protecting Injured Construction Workers For More Than 40 Years
Construction cases we deal with range from residential projects to massive skyscrapers; representing injured workers such as:
- Architects
- Carpenters
- Engineers
- Laborers
- Welders
Can I Sue For My Construction Site Injury?
Whether you suffered an injury on the job or mourning the loss of a loved one, we’re here to help you evaluate which claim is the best for your specific situation.
Long Island Construction Workers have multiple options when filing a claim:
- Workers' Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Third-Party Liability
What Does Long Island Worker’s Compensation Provide You?
Any construction worker injured while performing tasks for work in New York is eligible to file a worker’s compensation claim.
Some of the benefits worker’s compensation can provide include:
- Total coverage for medical bills
- Compensation for some lost wages
- Death benefits
Some benefits included under worker’s compensation include supplement benefits, pharmacy benefits, durable medical goods benefits, and cash benefits among others. Even if someone’s negligent actions led to your injury, you are still eligible for these benefits, and in some cases may be the only legal avenue you can pursue.
Construction Injury Third-Party Liability Lawsuits
Depending on the situation and circumstances surrounding your accident, more than one party may be responsible for your injuries. In cases where your worker’s compensation claim isn’t enough to cover all of the costs and losses surrounding your injury, this could allow you to file a lawsuit in addition to that claim. Some examples of a negligent or otherwise legally responsible third party include a general contractor, owner of property or building, construction managers, other subcontractors, a maintenance company, a grossly negligent supervisor, and an equipment manager.
What Kinds Of Damages Can I Seek Out on Long Island?
If you’re able to file a lawsuit against a third party, you may be able to seek additional damages beyond the compensation received through your worker’s compensation claim, including the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future loss of earnings, wages, and benefits
- Past and future emotional and/or physical pain and suffering
- In extreme cases, punitive damages
Contact a Long Island Construction Site Accident Attorney To Claim Your Lost Wages
Our Long Island construction accident lawyers at The Perecman Firm have fought to protect the rights of injured workers throughout New York State for more than 40 years, and have successfully recovered more than half a billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients. If you or someone you love was injured in a construction accident, give us a call at 646-518-2954 to speak with one of our construction accident attorneys, or fill out our online form to start with a free case evaluation.