Machinery Accidents

Types of Construction Accidents

Although state and federal regulations have been enacted to keep construction workers safe when using heavy machinery, thousands are injured each year using forklifts, cranes and other types of construction equipment. Workers’ compensation can provide benefits to these individuals; however, due to the severity of machinery accident injuries, construction workers are advised to seek legal counsel to determine if they can pursue compensation above and beyond the benefits offered by workers’ comp. If you were injured in a machinery accident, contact our New York construction accident attorneys today through our free case review form to find out if you can file a claim for monetary damages.

Causes of New York Machinery Accidents

Heavy construction equipment is inherently dangerous and only considered safe for use when:

• The equipment has been properly designed and manufactured
• Workers operating the machinery are adequately trained and supervised
• The equipment is properly maintained
• The machinery is equipped with adequate warnings and instructions

When a piece of construction equipment machinery is not properly designed or lacks adequate safety warnings, the injured worker may have a claim against the manufacturer or seller of the device. If a machinery accident occurs due to improper maintenance, training or supervision, workers injured as a result may have a claim against the general contractor or similar entity.

New York Construction Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been injured in a machinery accident, our New York construction accident attorneys can evaluate your claim to determine if another party is liable for your injuries. If so, we will file a case against these entities to seek compensation proportional to your current and future losses. Our New York construction accident lawyers have years of experience proving negligence in personal injury cases and have developed a successful track record, which includes a $1.4 million recovery for a carpenter who lost the tips of two fingers in a saw blade accident, handling claims against those liable for construction site accidents. To contact our New York construction accident attorneys regarding your claim, complete our no cost, no obligation case review form today.