New York Personal Injury Lawyers Share 4 Steps to Take if Injured on a Construction Site
Every year, 150,000 serious construction accidents are reported in the United States. New York-based Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein recommended four steps injured parties should take after a construction accident to ensure fair compensation.
NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Approximately 150,000 construction accidents are reported in the United States every year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S companies pay out $62 billion for workplace injuries in a year, but many cases do not achieve fair compensation. Experts warn that the first few steps following the accident can determine the outcome of the construction accident claim or lawsuit.
In their recent YouTube episode, Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C., a New York firm with over 60 years of experience, outlined the four steps injured parties should take after a construction accident to ensure fair worker's compensation in a personal injury claim.
According to the law firm's Managing Partner Brad Bernstein, immediately following the accident, the injured party should:
- Remain on the site of the accident and call an ambulance to ensure the emergency response team records the exact location of the accident;
- Take pictures or videos of the site or ask co-workers to do it;
- Refrain from communicating with the site safety inspector as they work in the insurance company's interest;
- Avoid signing documents without the presence of a trusted lawyer and doctor.
The most common construction accidents recognized by the New York State Law include:
- Falls
- Faulty equipment
- Falling objects
- Electrocution accidents
- Being caught in or between equipment
Bernstein highlighted that in the State of New York, a person injured in a construction accident can request worker's compensation as well as file a lawsuit for:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost earnings
- Past and future medical bills
Spar & Bernstein's team publishes YouTube videos and podcasts to educate viewers and answer their questions on all matters personal injury and immigration.
"My goal is to make the law usable and easy to understand so you can use the justice system to your advantage," Bernstein said in his recent episode.
Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein attorneys provide a free initial consultation for construction accident cases in the State of New York.
About Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein P.C.:
Founded in 1958, Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. provide legal services in the fields of immigration, personal injury, tax relief, family law, divorce, criminal defense and more.
The firm handles all phases of immigration, from permanent residence and green cards to training and investor visas, work, corporate immigration, family immigration, violations of immigration law and deportation defense.
Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. offer legal representation in personal injury cases including construction and motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death and medical malpractice, premise accidents, product liability and more.
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Jill Gould, Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C., 646-617-9450, [email protected]
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