Unsafe Equipment Accidents

Types of Construction Accidents

The risk of injury is inherent in working on New York construction sites, particularly when heavy machinery, such as forklifts, is in use. To protect construction workers from this dangerous equipment, manufacturers must deem their product safe for use before releasing it into the marketplace. Should an injury occur due to unsafe construction equipment, the manufacturer or similar entity may be held accountable for releasing a defective piece of equipment or for failing to warn of a certain hazard associated with the device.

If you or a loved one was injured due to unsafe construction equipment, contact our New York construction accident attorneys today for a free case review. You may be able to file a claim for damages against the manufacturer of the unsafe construction equipment or other entity liable for your injuries. 

Unsafe Equipment Injuries

Manufacturers are not the only parties who can be held accountable for unsafe equipment accident injuries. If the construction site owner, contractor or other entity fails to properly maintain equipment, provide training or oversee its employees, they may also be held accountable by New York construction accident law. Damages which may be recovered by workers injured due to unsafe construction equipment include:

• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering

New York Unsafe Construction Equipment Injury Attorneys

If you or a loved one was injured on a construction site using heavy machinery or equipment, our New York construction accident attorneys can determine whether you have legal recourse to recover monetary damages. Our experienced New York construction accident attorneys have years of experience seeking compensation in construction injury claims, and have developed an impressive track record, which includes a $2.25 million recovery for the spouse of a man who died in an elevator erector accident. To find out if our New York construction accident attorneys can assist with your unsafe equipment injury claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation.