Long Island Construction Accident Lawyer

Protecting Injured Victims For More Than 40 Years

Millions of hardworking residents and citizens in the United States are employed by the construction industry working on all types of jobs, ranging from residential projects to massive skyscrapers. Architects, carpenters, engineers, and countless other professionals spend their careers working in construction, and while the work is good, it’s well known to be one of the most dangerous industries to work in.

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While the work itself may be dangerous, the legal avenues to secure compensation for an injury suffered on the job are comprehensive and provide construction workers the protection they need. At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., 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.

What Does Worker’s Compensation Provide You?

Whether you suffered an injury on the job or if you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, we’re here to help 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 to these benefits, and in some cases may be the only legal avenue you can pursue.

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, maintenance company, a grossly negligent supervisor, an equipment manager.

What Kinds Of Damages Can I Seek Out?

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

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