Rochester, NY Construction Accident Attorneys

A construction site is the workplace for a wide variety of trade professionals. From architects to electricians, tradespeople are required to work in a live, ever-changing work environment. As with any other workplace, accidents can happen, but due to the nature of construction work sites full of hazards and heavy equipment, injuries can be serious, life-changing, or even deadly. In the event of a forklift accident, crane accident, electrical, scaffolding, ladder, saw or machinery accident, the victim and/or their loved ones may be entitled to compensation.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction site accident, our construction accident attorneys may be able to help. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, we have been providing local residents with high quality personalized legal services for over 40 years.

Construction Accident Laws in New York State

When you or a loved one have been injured in a construction accident, New York State law provides channels for you to seek compensation, therefore a construction accident lawyer can help. There are special rules and obligations placed on all owners and contractors to ensure that what is already a hazardous activity is not made more so by the absence of necessary safety devices and practices. The loss of the ability to go to work can wreck havoc on a family, and devastate the career plans of an injured worker. Compensating that loss through a combination of worker’s compensation benefits, medical insurance and appropriate claims against the other responsible parties is vital.

Our Rochester area personal injury attorneys are aggressive and diligent in building a case that will go after responsible parties for the acts or omissions that resulted in your injury, or injury or death of a loved one.

View Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Construction Site Accidents

Common Causes of Construction Site Accidents in Rochester NY

Construction sites can be a dangerous place for even the most careful and well-trained employees. some of the most common hazards which may lead to accidents and resulting injuries that can occur on construction sites include slips and falls, falling object and electrocution.

See a more complete list of causes of construction site accidents.

What to do if injured on a construction accident site:

• Get medical help as soon as possible
• Record details of the accident and if possible, photos
• Collect any related evidence
• Find witnesses
• Report the accident to the supervisor or the head contractor
• Keep medical care receipts and a detailed list of expenses related to the accident
• Hire an experienced construction site accident lawyer

How to Know if You Qualify for Submitting a Construction Accident Claim

By law, construction companies and contractors are required to provide a reasonably safe environment free from hazards that are likely to cause serious physical harm or death to an employee. If there is suspected negligence on the part of the employer in that they did not meet these expectations and that resulted in injury or harm, you may have a claim.

The construction accident lawyers at MCCM will help you determine if you have a case. Contact us for a free consultation.

McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C. is a full-service law firm based in Rochester, New York, providing high-quality legal services to personal injury victims for over 40 years. Since our firm began in 1979, our construction site accident attorneys have represented clients seriously injured by the negligence or intentional misconduct of others.

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