Construction sites pose a variety of risks that can lead to an accident that leaves a person injured or even the possibility of losing their life. While safety precautions are taken to prevent workers from being injured, accidents still do occur unintentionally or due to negligence. Each employer is responsible for purchasing workers’ compensation insurance to pay for the medical expenses an employee acquires after being injured on a job. They are even entitled to compensating for a portion of their lost income while recovering from the injuries. However, what happens if a third-party is responsible for the worker losing their life due to the accident? This is where a lawyer in construction accident law can play a vital role in gaining a fair settlement for the employee and their family.
Compensation the Victim Can Be Entitled To
- The responsible party can be liable for reimbursing the victim for medical expenses acquired from the accident and any future medical cost they will acquire.
- Family members can be compensated for the loss of companionship when a loved one has passed from injuries sustained from a work accident.
- They are entitled to compensation for any pain and suffering they endured from the injuries from the accident.
- A work-related accident can have an emotional impact on the individual and the responsible party can be held liable for reimbursing them for the emotional distress they experience.
- The victim can be compensated for any lost income while they are recovering from their injuries and until they can return to work.
- If the victim is permanently bed-ridden or suffers an injury that prevents them from returning to work. They are entitled to a fair settlement to compensate for the loss of income they have suffered due to the accident.
Retain an Experienced and Respected Law Firm to Represent You
Hecht Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. is a reputable law firm that has established a reputation for aggressively fighting for their clients’ right. Their skilled legal team has a high success rate in helping their clients obtain a reasonable settlement for injuries that occurred due to an accident on a construction site. They have a vast amount of knowledge on New York’s labor laws and know how to use the laws to help support their clients’ claim. You can receive a fair compensation when you allow their legal team to handle your accident claim while you focus on recovering from your injuries.
