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Construction sites are considered one of the most dangerous places to work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in ten construction workers is injured every year.
While many of these injuries are simply caused by accident, others could have been prevented if not for the negligence or carelessness of another party. If you have been injured in a construction accident in New York, our Nassau County personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Charles R. Gueli has helped our clients recover their entitled compensation for more than 20 years.
Common Types of Construction Accidents
There are countless ways that an accident can occur on the construction site. In many cases, construction accidents can be attributed to employers who fail to abide by federal and state safety regulations, fail to provide employees with adequate personal protection, or fail to warn employees about the dangers of the construction site.
The following are the most common types of construction accidents:
- Falls
- Being struck by an object
- Electrocutions
- Caught in-between large objects
- Heavy machinery accidents
- Scaffolding accidents
- Toxic chemical exposure
Discuss Your Legal Options with Our Firm Today
If a construction worker suffers an injury on the construction site, he or she may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, which covers medical costs and lost wages. If your injuries are serious or permanent, however, workers’ compensation may not be enough. Our Nassau County personal injury attorney can determine whether or not a third party is liable for your injury and hold them accountable for their negligent actions.
Contact us and request a free consultation immediately.