Recover Money for Your Injuries
Falls from scaffolding and ladders can cause serious injuries that have long-term consequences. Construction workers endure some of the most dangerous working conditions of any profession. Despite the inherent danger of their job, construction workers should not have to face unreasonably dangerous working environments. Contact attorney Seth I. Katz for a free initial consultation about your work related injury.
When construction workers suffer a scaffolding accident or a falling accident on a construction site, they can hold their employers, property owners, contractors, and other third parties responsible for their injuries. At the Katz Law Offices, in New York City we concentrate on getting injured workers financial assistance through workers' compensation, personal injury lawsuits, and New York’s Labor Law Section 240 claims.
Workers' Compensation
Your employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover your work related injuries. Under workers’ compensation, if you were injured in the course of your employment, you are eligible for benefits. Benefits under workers’ compensation can be up two-thirds of your lost wage, as well as medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and money for long-term disability.
Personal Injury
Any person who negligently caused a scaffolding or ladder accident on a construction site is liable for the injuries they caused you. As long as you can prove their failure to exercise reasonable care injured you, you can recover monetary damages. In some instances, you may not settle your claim until your workers’ compensation is determined. Workers’ compensation will levy a lien against monetary settlement, until you negotiate a release successfully.
Section 240
Under Section 240 any responsible party besides your employer may be liable for your injuries. Section 240 imposes an obligation on responsible parties to ensure job site safety. When your injuries were caused by a failure to do this, you can recover compensation, including: past, present, and future pain and suffering damages, out of pocket expenses, future lost earnings, and damages for a loss of life expectancy.
You deserve compensation for your injuries. Hold negligent parties responsible for the accidents they cause. Contact lawyer Seth I. Katz, for a free initial consultation. Our firm represented people throughout the New York City area.
