A worker hurt by heavy equipment may be dealing with an injury that makes it impossible to return to the same job. Lost pay can become a concern quickly when treatment and recovery require time away from work. Our Bronx work injury lawyers will move early to protect your claim and handle the companies and insurers involved.
Chaikin Trial Group Personal Injury Lawyers brings 50 years of combined experience to injury cases and has recovered $100 million for injured clients. We know construction work, too. Principal attorney Ian Chaikin grew up around construction, giving him a practical understanding of job sites and the work being done there.
We prepare every case as though it may go to trial and move quickly when a lawsuit needs to be filed. Your Bronx equipment injury lawyer will explain what they find, give you a realistic assessment of your claim, and pursue your losses. You will have direct access to your lawyer, including their cell phone number. Call today to discuss your injury during a free consultation.
Our Bronx Equipment Injury Attorneys Fight for a Fair Recovery
An investigation into an equipment accident may involve more than looking at the machine itself. Chaikin Trial Group Personal Injury Lawyers will examine who owned the equipment, who maintained it, who controlled the work area, and whether proper safety measures were in place.
Our Bronx personal injury lawyers can help by:
- Looking into the accident to find out what happened and preserve evidence.
- Identifying contractors, property owners, equipment companies, and other parties involved.
- Reviewing maintenance, inspection, and repair records.
- Speaking with witnesses and documenting their accounts of what happened.
- Obtaining photographs and video footage.
- Reviewing applicable insurance coverage.
- Documenting your injuries and losses.
- Handling communications and negotiations with insurers.
- Filing a lawsuit.
- Representing you in court when necessary.
We Will Handle the Insurance Company for You
Insurance companies may question how badly you were hurt, whether all your treatment was necessary, or whether your injuries came from the equipment accident. Our Bronx construction accident lawyers will build your claim around evidence rather than accepting an insurer’s version of what happened.
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Equipment Accidents at Bronx Worksites Can Cause Serious Injuries
Construction workers and other employees may spend much of the day around heavy, powerful machinery. Forklifts, cranes, hoists, loaders, excavators, power tools, lifts, and other equipment can cause severe injuries when something goes wrong.
Equipment accidents may involve:
- Workers struck by moving machinery
- Forklift crashes and rollovers
- Loads dropped from cranes or hoists
- Workers caught in or between equipment
- Defective power tools
- Missing machine guards
- Equipment that starts unexpectedly
- Poorly maintained or damaged machinery
- Collisions involving construction vehicles
- Falls involving lifts, hoists, or other equipment
These accidents can cause broken bones, crush injuries, burns, amputations, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), internal injuries, and severe cuts. Some workers are left with permanent physical limitations that affect the jobs they can perform.
The medical records tell part of the story. Your Bronx equipment accident lawyer will also look at how the injury has changed your ability to earn a living and handle daily activities.
Damages After a Serious Equipment Injury in the Bronx
Workers who are injured on the job may be able to file a third-party personal injury claim. This allows them to seek damages beyond the benefits available through workers’ compensation. The damages available depend on the injuries and their effect on the worker’s life.
They may include:
- Hospital bills and ongoing care
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Lost wages from time missed at work
- Loss of future earning ability
- Pain and suffering caused by the injury
- Mental and emotional distress
- Permanent scars or disfigurement
- Long-term loss of mobility or function
- Other costs and losses caused by the accident
We pay attention to future needs when an injury will have lasting effects. That may require medical opinions, employment records, wage information, and other evidence showing what the injury is likely to cost over time.
An insurer may focus on your current bills and give too little weight to future medical care or lost earnings. Our Bronx heavy equipment injury attorneys will use medical and financial evidence to show the full amount of your losses.
Undocumented Workers in the Bronx May Have Injury Claims
Immigration status should not stop an injured worker from asking about legal rights after an equipment accident. Even if the injury victim is undocumented in NYC, a lawyer can review the accident, the worker’s job, and the parties involved to determine which claims may be available.
We also handle communications with insurers and other parties so that our clients have clear information about the legal process and what comes next.
Families May Have Rights After a Fatal Equipment Accident
If your family lost a loved one in an equipment-related workplace accident in the Bronx, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Your family should not have to spend this time trying to sort through insurance claims and questions about who was responsible.
Our Bronx wrongful death lawyers will take on the legal issues and give your family the time and space to focus on one another. This means investigating the accident and determining whether a third party may be responsible.
We may be able to pursue damages for lost financial support, funeral expenses, and other losses recognized under New York law. To discuss your legal options during a free consultation, call us today.
Who May Be Responsible for a Bronx Equipment Accident?
Workers’ compensation is generally an injured worker’s first source of benefits after a job-related accident. It may cover medical treatment and part of the worker’s lost wages. Still, that does not mean another company is free from responsibility.
Many Bronx job sites involve several businesses working in the same place. An equipment accident may lead to a third-party personal injury claim when someone other than the injured worker’s employer contributed to the injury.
Depending on what happened, potentially responsible parties may include:
- A property owner
- A general contractor
- A subcontractor
- An equipment owner or rental company
- A maintenance or repair company
- An equipment manufacturer
- A supplier or distributor
- Another company working at the site
More than one insurance policy may come into play. Chaikin Trial Group Personal Injury Lawyers will work to identify the parties and policies involved and pursue claims against those that may be legally responsible.
New York Labor Law May Apply to Construction Equipment Injuries
Some equipment accidents on Bronx construction sites may fall under New York’s Labor Law, which could provide more protection for workers hurt in construction equipment accidents.
Labor Law § 240 applies to certain height-related risks and covers safety devices such as hoists, ladders, scaffolds, slings, and pulleys. Depending on the accident, property owners and contractors may have legal responsibilities under this law.
Labor Law § 241 may protect workers hurt by unsafe machinery, hoisting equipment, or other hazards during construction, excavation, or demolition. Labor Law § 200 may apply when unsafe workplace conditions or the improper use or guarding of machinery contributes to an injury.
How New York Labor Law May Affect Your Claim
The law that applies depends on the work being done, how the accident happened, and who was responsible for the job site or equipment. We will explain how New York Labor Law applies to your accident and what it may mean for your injury claim.
New York Places Deadlines on Equipment Injury Lawsuits
You have a set time to seek damages in court if your case requires filing a lawsuit. Under NY CPLR § 214(5), your personal injury action generally must be filed within three years.
Wrongful death claims generally have a shorter deadline. Under NY EPTL § 5-4.1, a wrongful death action must generally be started within two years after the person’s death. Different rules or shorter deadlines may apply in some cases.
Talking with an injury attorney from our team early gives us more time to find witnesses, request records, and preserve evidence that helps protect your interests.
Talk With Chaikin Trial Group Personal Injury Lawyers About a Bronx Equipment Injury
Getting hurt on the job can put your ability to earn a living at risk. Your lawyer should understand the work being done and the legal issues behind the accident. At Chaikin Trial Group Personal Injury Lawyers, our Bronx equipment injury lawyers will take a hands-on approach to your case.
We’ll keep it moving, give you direct access to your attorney, and tell you plainly what the evidence means for your claim. If an equipment accident has taken you off the job in The Bronx, we are ready to find out what happened and take on the legal and insurance issues for you.
You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover money for you. Our team is bilingual in English and Spanish. Come in as a client, leave as a friend. Call us today for a free consultation.
