If you were injured in a construction accident and live or work in Garden City, NY, we are here to help. We can build a compelling case to hold the liable parties accountable and seek maximum compensation for you.
Our team of Garden City personal injury lawyers from Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC have spent years fighting for clients—in fact, our firm has been in the business of helping people just like you for over 85 years. Our team has the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to handle your case. Contact us today for your free consultation to learn more.
Our Garden City Lawyer Knows How Construction Accidents Occur
Construction accidents are inherently dangerous. Workers on a construction site are exposed to risks daily, which is one reason the industry is so heavily regulated when it comes to worker health and safety. Most construction accident injuries are preventable when the property owner, general contractor, or another party in charge of the site takes the correct steps to keep workers safe.
Falls are by far the greatest construction site risk. Most construction workers have parts of their jobs where they must work on ladders, scaffolding, or other areas where fall protection is a concern. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 62.2 percent of workers on construction sites must complete some work tasks where their center of gravity is at least five feet off the ground.
In one recent year, the statistics for this industry showed how often falls occurred. Falls, slips, and trips caused:
- 35.3 percent—more than one of every three—fatal injuries in the industry
- 21,400 nonfatal workplace injuries
Other common causes of construction site injuries include:
- Vehicular accidents, including auto accidents and forklift accidents
- Working in proximity to moving mechanical parts
- Getting hit by falling/moving objects
- Collapses or getting pinned between objects
- Dangerous or defective tools or machinery
- Exposure to hazardous contaminants
- Electrocution risks
Let Our Injury Lawyers Handle Your Garden City Construction Accident Case
Many of our construction accident clients suffered injuries while working on projects in New York City. If this happened to you, you may still be receiving treatment or therapy in a trauma center in NYC. The New York State Department of Health lists some Level I trauma centers in the area that are well-equipped to manage even the most severe construction accident injuries.
The closest facility is in East Meadow, but if you need to go to a different facility, there are Level I trauma centers in Manhattan and the Bronx, and on Staten Island. You may have even received care at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. This Level I trauma center is just a few miles from Garden City.
Wherever you seek treatment, we can meet with you at the hospital or via video conference or telephone. When we manage your case, our attorneys will come to you.
Who Is Liable for My Construction Accident Injuries?
Garden City has seen many more construction projects in recent years. If you were hurt while working on one of the many luxury apartments, new hotels, or other construction projects in Garden City, there could be one or more parties liable for your injuries.
Who is liable for your construction accident injuries depends greatly on the circumstances. The property owner or another party overseeing the project, such as a general contracting company, is the most common liable party in these cases.
For example, under New York State Labor Law § 240 and 241, fall victims can hold employers and property owners accountable for falls from ladders, scaffolding, and similar structures. This provides additional protection in addition to the state’s premises liability laws and regulations in place to protect workers.
How Our Garden City Construction Accident Lawyers Approach Injury Cases
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has been protecting the rights of injured victims since 1938. When it comes to construction sites, we understand the dangers. When property owners and contractors do not uphold the strictest of regulations, accidents and injuries occur. Our team of lawyers is here to hold those responsible parties accountable and help individuals recover from their injuries—physically, emotionally, and financially.
We often negotiate a fair settlement in construction site injury cases on Long Island, but we will not settle for less than you deserve. If you have medical expenses, lost income, and other damages, we will fight to recover every dollar. We will take these cases to court when necessary to get the money you need. Some of the recent construction accident cases won for our clients include:
- A settlement for our client who suffered serious injuries when a large boulder was dropped into the bed of the dump truck he was operating on a construction site.
- A payout for the surviving family members of a worker who died due to inadequate safety training and improper implementation of safety equipment on a job site.
We understand the laws that govern these cases and can handle challenging and complex claims that other firms might refuse. Let us review your case facts to learn more about how we can help you. Contact us today for a free consultation. We never charge upfront fees. Instead, we work for a percentage of the money we recover for you. You only pay when we win.
How Will a Garden City Lawyer Protect My Rights and Seek Fair Damages After My Construction Accident?
From the day you hire our Long Island team, we will manage all aspects of your construction accident case. We will take over all communication with any potentially liable parties and their insurance companies, protecting you from the tactics they could use to reduce or deny your claim. We will also investigate what happened and take the necessary steps to preserve key evidence.
Once we have a strong understanding of your injuries, prognosis, future treatment, and support needs, we can demand compensation from the insurers or sue the liable party to hold them accountable. This could allow us to negotiate or litigate the case to recover money for your:
- Medical Expenses: Your hospital bills, follow-up care, therapy and rehabilitation, and all related costs
- Lost Income: Your missed wages and other income and diminished earning capacity for long-term absences or inability to return to work
- Property Losses: Money for your damaged personal property, such as eyeglasses, safety gear, phone, and other items
- Related Expenses: Any related costs with receipts, such as making your home wheelchair accessible or traveling to see a specialist
- Noneconomic Damages: Your physical and emotional pain and suffering endured because of your accident and injuries
We can also help if your loved one died from construction accident injuries. However, we will need to work with their personal representative as recognized by the courts. Under NY EPT § 5-4.1, the personal representative—their estate executor—is the only person who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York state.
If you do not know who this is or your family has not yet completed the process to have this party recognized by the courts, reach out. Our team can answer your questions about pursuing compensation in a wrongful death action.
What Evidence Is Required for a Garden City Construction Lawyer to Recover Compensation?
Our Garden City injury lawyers know what it takes to build a convincing construction accident case and secure maximum compensation for our clients. We investigate what happened and gather evidence that could include:
- Official reports of the accident
- Video of the incident
- Photos of the accident scene and hazardous conditions
- Inspection of any equipment involved, when possible
- Eyewitness interviews
- Expert analysis, especially related to prognosis and future care needs
- An accident scene survey
- Reports that show previous violations at the accident site
- Relevant medical records
Throughout this process, our clients can continue their treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. We want you to focus on your physical and emotional health while we take care of your legal case.
When Should I Call a Garden City Construction Accident Lawyer About My Case?
If you were hurt in a construction accident, reach out to us to discuss your rights with our team. We will take your call and evaluate your options. We meet with many of our clients for the first time while they are still undergoing treatment or rehabilitation, but we are available to discuss your case if you are already home from the hospital and recovering well or learning to live with new disabilities.
Under New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214, we generally have up to three years to begin an injury lawsuit. However, other rules could apply based on your unique circumstances. Act quickly to ensure you do not miss any key deadlines or jeopardize your right to pursue fair compensation.
Talk to Our Team for Free About Your Garden City Construction Accident Injuries
Get your free case consultation from our team at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, today. We want to assess your case facts and provide information about your options. We can answer your questions and talk about how our Garden City construction accident lawyers wins these cases for our clients.
Contact us now to get started with your free case consultation.