Representing Construction Injury Victims
There is simply no way to build new structures without using heavy equipment. To lift and transport materials, demolish old structures and dig foundations for new ones, cranes, bulldozers and excavators are a necessity. They are also very dangerous machines that can cause catastrophic injury and death.
If you or a family member has been injured by heavy equipment in a construction accident, you may be entitled to workers' compensation as well as third-party damages. At the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices, our attorneys represent injured construction workers and their families in workers' compensation claims. We provide personalized service during this difficult time. For a free consultation with a New York City heavy equipment accident lawyer, please call 212-964-9292 or contact us online.
Injuries Caused by Heavy Equipment Accidents
The heavy equipment used on construction sites includes cranes, excavators, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, bulldozers, trenchers, drilling machines, pile drivers and others. These are complex machines that require training in order to operate them safely. However, on many construction sites, untrained or inexperienced workers cause accidents while operating heavy equipment.
Cranes present many dangers to operators and workers on the ground. Cranes may come into contact with power lines, resulting in electric shock, death by electrocution and burns. Other workers may be injured if they are caught inside the crane's swing radius and struck by the load or fall off personnel platforms.
Construction workers are also at risk for injury due to heavy equipment collapses. The collapse of a crane or other piece of heavy equipment can cause:
- Broken or crushed bones
- Amputations
- Brain injuries
- Neck, back and spinal cord injuries
- Wrongful death
While serious injury and death can be caused by heavy equipment, repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and injuries to the shoulder and joints, are also common. Additionally, heavy equipment workers may be exposed to toxins that cause occupational diseases. These types of injuries may result in a lifetime of pain and disability, making it impossible to return to your job.
With recent changes in New York workers' compensation law, you may need representation to collect the workers' comp benefits you need. Please call our office at 212-964-9292 to schedule an appointment with a Brooklyn on-the-job-injury lawyer today.
