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Construction Accidents

Goldstein & Metzger, LLP represents individuals who are hurt on the job at construction sites.

Construction is a very large, busy, and potentially dangerous industry, which is at high risk for job site accidents. These risks include, but are not limited to: scaffolding collapses, ladder accidents, falls of all kinds, motor vehicle accidents, forklift injuries, electrocution, machinery accidents, injuries sustained from fallen objects, crane accidents, and numerous other on-site risks. In most construction accident cases, the law holds the owner (not the worker) responsible -- regardless of whose fault the accident may be -- because of the inherent hazards of the work place. For example, an employee who misplaced a ladder or piece of scaffolding, and fell as a result, may still be able to collect compensation.

New York State law permits employees to sue contractors, architects, manufacturers, property owners, subcontractors and other people who are owners or who are in positions of responsibility/authority for injuries or wrongful deaths that occur on job sites.

Workers' Compensation does benefit injured employees, but in many cases, does not sufficiently compensate them for their injuries and losses. Therefore, an employee must look to other alternatives to seek the compensation rightly deserved.

Paul Goldstein & Mark Metzger help people who have been injured on the job. We can help make sure that you receive reimbursement of medical fees, pain and suffering, and future wage loss, as well as workers' compensation benefits.

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