Construction Accidents

Harding Mazzotti, LLP: Your Trusted Construction Injury Lawyers

Our experienced construction accident attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of construction site injuries receive the compensation they deserve. Our attorneys have decades of experience assisting victims of construction site and other industrial site accidents in New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

Construction Injuries Are Common

Construction accidents often occur due to the inherently hazardous nature of construction sites. Construction work is one of the most dangerous kinds of work there is. Workers are frequently exposed to dangerous conditions such as elevated heights, heavy machinery, and hazardous materials.

Falls from scaffolding, ladders, or roofs are among the most common causes of injuries, often resulting from inadequate safety measures or equipment failure. Additionally, machinery accidents, where workers get caught in or struck by heavy equipment like cranes or forklifts, contribute significantly to the number of construction-related injuries.

Poor site management, insufficient training, and failure to adhere to safety regulations further increase these risks, making construction sites very dangerous environments.

Another significant factor leading to construction accidents is the dynamic and ever-changing nature of construction projects. Worksites are constantly evolving, with new hazards emerging as work progresses. This can lead to incidents such as trench collapses, where unstable ground gives way, or electrical accidents, resulting from exposed wires or faulty installations.

Human error, including miscommunication among workers or supervisors and negligence in following safety protocols, also plays a critical role. Moreover, external factors such as adverse weather conditions can compromise the safety of construction activities, leading to slips, falls, and other accidents.

Why Workers’ Compensation Often Isn’t Enough

In New York State, injured workers are eligible for benefits under the Workers’ Compensation system, and here at Harding Mazzotti, LLP, we have an entire team dedicated to helping you obtain Worker’s Compensation benefits. These benefits, if awarded, do not require proof of negligence on the part of anyone. You can think of it as the equivalent of “No-Fault Insurance” in the realm of automobile accidents. Workers’ Compensation benefits provide coverage for medical costs arising from the accidents, as well as some wage loss benefits depending upon your ability to work after the accident.

However, Workers’ Compensation benefits, (provided you qualify), will still not cover all of your lost wages and certainly do not cover your financial and non-financial losses that often result from a construction accident, including pain and suffering.

Fortunately, Workers’ Compensation benefits are not the only remedy available to injured construction site workers. While the Workers’ Compensation system in New York generally prohibits injured workers from suing their employers for negligence, the law does not prevent workers from suing other entities, such as contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers of equipment, and other third parties who may be responsible for a construction site accident.

Suing an employer, a contractor, or an equipment manufacturer requires the skills of an attorney who specializes in construction and building site accidents.

What To Do If You’ve Been Injured While Working on a Construction Site:

• Seek immediate medical attention. Do not assume you will “walk it off,” as some injuries only start to manifest severe symptoms hours or days after the fact, especially head and spinal injuries. Go to the emergency room if necessary and tell the doctor(s) specifically what happened and clearly describe your symptoms.
• Notify your employer of the accident within 30 days. This preserves many of your rights, including the right to claim Workers’ Compensation benefits.
• Take pictures of the site and get the names of any witnesses.
• Write down everything you remember about the accident.
• Do not discuss your accident with representatives from insurance companies, even if you believe you were partially at fault for the accident.
• Book a free consultation with Harding Mazzotti, LLP. During your consultation, we will explain any additional steps you need to take, and mistakes you should avoid, in order to protect your claim for compensation.

Why Choose Harding Mazzotti, LLP to Represent You?

We have decades of experience representing construction site victims and a record of obtaining multi-million-dollar settlements and trial verdicts for our clients. Our construction injury lawyers know all the ins and outs of these types of cases, the strategies that insurance companies use to avoid paying out on claims, and how to fight them both in negotiations and in the courtroom.

We are well-known throughout Upstate New York and surrounding states as “The Heavy Hitters” because we get results for our clients in tough cases, tirelessly pursuing justice until the case is done. But we’re also deeply invested in our clients and their well-being. At Harding Mazzotti, LLP, you’re not just another client. We treat each of our clients with compassion, a willingness to listen, and the responsiveness you need in troubling times.

Not only is your initial consultation entirely free, but we also work entirely on a contingency-fee basis. That means we only get paid if you do. So, if you’ve been hurt in a construction site incident, call, click, or email us today to set up your free consultation, and put our team of construction accident lawyers to work for you.