Binghamton Construction Accident Attorney
It’s no surprise that construction zones are dangerous places. In fact, 1 in 5 workplace deaths occur on construction sites each year. Even though construction workers make the personal choice to work in a high-risk industry, they are still protected under the law if reckless or negligent actions lead to on-the-job injuries.
Binghamton construction accident lawyer Scott C. Gottlieb, works to protect the rights of New York construction workers and families who have been harmed due to a construction accident. Determining who is responsible for the injuries can be difficult in a construction case. Our office works with economic and accident reconstruction experts to identify the at-fault parties and hold them accountable for their negligence. We will fight for you!
The firm of Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, can help you seek compensation for the injuries you suffered in a construction accident that was caused by the negligence of a non-employer third party.
- We are prepared to fully investigate your accident to determine whether a third party was responsible for your injuries. Third parties may include anyone other than your employer or co-workers, such as a subcontractor, a vendor, a product manufacturer or a property owner, for example.
- We can help you secure the proper medical treatment you need to recover from your injuries.
- We can consult with economic experts to calculate the full extent of your losses.
- We can deal with the insurance companies, courts and others involved in the matter while you focus on restoring your health and your life.
Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, has earned a reputation for getting results for people who have been injured on construction sites in Binghamton and elsewhere in New York. He stands ready to immediately assist you.
We are proud to have the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell, the premier peer review rating service for attorneys. Our achievements are based on our personal commitment and dedication to those we represent.
Get Legal Help Now From a Binghamton Construction Site Injury Lawyer
At Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, we represent people in Binghamton and surrounding areas of New York’s Southern Tier who have been injured in an accident on a construction site. Our firm’s philosophy is to provide quality legal services while treating each client with care and respect. We will work together to decide whether it is better to fight a case in court or pursue a settlement in order to obtain the financial recovery that you deserve.
Contact our construction accident attorney online today or call our Binghamton office at (607) 724-7700 for a free consultation. Our responsibility is to help you in your time of need. We return all calls every day, usually within the hour – even on weekends.
New York Construction Sites: A Danger Zone
According to federal labor statistics, construction workers sustain more fatal injuries than those employed in other industries. Construction workers are surrounded by heavy machinery, equipment and materials that can cause serious physical harm in an accident.
Because of the inherent hazards of working on construction projects, companies are required by law to take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe and secure site, such as conducting regular safety compliance inspections, coordinating job safety, warning workers and bystanders of any hazards and providing all necessary protective equipment. Unfortunately, not every company chooses to comply with those standards, resulting in thousands of injuries each year.
Many times, the injuries sustained in construction accidents are serious ones resulting from falls, being struck by heavy machinery or falling objects, fires, explosions, electrocution or exposure to toxic substances. As a result, many workers sustain trauma that can render them unable to work in the industry permanently, such as from a spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation or neck injury.
The majority of injuries and fatalities associated with construction accidents stem from electrocutions and falls.
Other common types of construction mishaps include:
- Crane and scaffolding accidents
- Malfunctioning machines and equipment
- Trenching and excavation accidents
- Mechanical and chemical handling of compressed gas
- Falls from roofs, scaffolds, or other elevated positions
- Logging accidents
- Welding, cutting and brazing injuries
- Ladder injuries
- Collapsed walls and workspaces
Determining Fault in New York Construction Accidents
Determining fault in a construction accident claim can be tricky, because a variety of parties may be to blame.
Possible defendants include:
- Landowners
- Architects
- General contractors
- Subcontractors
- Equipment manufacturers
- Construction managers
- Material suppliers
- Vendors
An experienced Binghamton construction accident lawyer can examine the facts of your case to assess who was negligent and should be held responsible for their oversights. This is called assigning liability.
Assigning liability to a third party (if possible) is an important aspect of any construction accident injury case. That is because New York’s workers’ compensation laws mostly prevent injured employees from suing their employers or co-workers. That means that a worker’s best chance of obtaining compensation for their injuries may be from identifying who else is to blame for what they have suffered and filing a personal injury lawsuit based on negligence.
In a negligence suit, you must prove:
- The defendant owed a duty to you.
- The defendant breached that duty.
- You were injured as a direct result of that breach and damages resulted from the injury.
For example, a construction company may be at fault if they failed to do a safety inspection or a contractor may be held liable if they failed to inform workers of on-site hazards. A manufacturer may be held responsible for injuries caused by defective products such as scaffolding, power tools, cranes, derricks, hoists, conveyors, woodworking tools, ladders, winches, trucks, graters, scrapers, tractors, bulldozers, forklifts, boilers, pressure vessels and gas detectors.
Or, the property owner may be held responsible if a worker falls from a ladder, scaffold or other elevated structure.
Contact Our Binghamton Construction Accident Lawyers
Being seriously injured in a construction accident can cause permanent disabilities, rob you of your livelihood and cause tremendous financial burdens. Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, can help you seek the compensation you need for your Binghamton worksite injuries.
Experience counts. For more than 35 years, our personal injury lawyer has provided legal services to clients throughout Binghamton and the surrounding areas. We are committed to providing aggressive representation while treating each client with compassion and respect.
If you feel that you or a loved one has suffered due to a New York construction accident, call us or fill out the online contact form. All calls and inquiries are responded to on the same day, usually within one hour. There is no case-review cost.
