What Benefits Do Loved Ones Receive After Construction Accidents?
Construction is one of the most hazardous industries for workers. When a construction accident results in death, it can cause tremendous pain and financial hardship for family members left behind. Surviving family members may be eligible for death benefits under workers’ compensation. If the actions of a negligent party contributed to a loved one’s death, survivors may also be entitled to file a wrongful death claim for damages.
How to Choose the Best Personal Injury Attorney for Construction Site Accidents
Choosing a lawyer to represent you may be the most crucial decision you make in your construction accident case. Your best chance of recovering full compensation is to have a skilled and dedicated legal advocate by your side. Before you begin your search, it is important to know what to look for in a New York personal injury attorney or law firm.
The Deadliest Jobs in America
A total of 4,764 fatal work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2020, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Workplace accidents can happen in any industry, but some jobs are more dangerous than others. Transportation and jobs involving heavy equipment rank among the deadliest in America.
Are Building Owners Responsible for Maintaining Sidewalks?
If you or someone you love slipped and fell on a New York City sidewalk, you could be entitled to seek compensation. If you fell because of a cracked, wet, icy, or otherwise defective sidewalk, the nearby business owner might be responsible for their negligence and your subsequent injuries. The damages you can recover include medical bills, income loss, and pain and suffering.
The Dangers of a Roofing Accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lists falls among the top dangers for construction workers. When falls happen from significant heights, like rooftops, serious injuries can occur. Rooftop falls can happen for a variety of reasons, ranging from inadequate scaffolding to just plain negligence. New York offers injured workers a range of options for seeking compensation. If you or a loved one suffered a rooftop accident while on the job, you can apply for workers’ compensation benefits. Alternatively, you can pursue damages through an injury claim or lawsuit.
Important Safety Procedures for Falling Objects
Rain, hail, and snow should be the only answer to the question “Is the sky falling?” But construction materials, tools, and equipment? They should stay on the ground, attached to workers’ belts, or away from high drops. A single falling object can severely injure a construction worker, even if he or she is wearing a hard hat. Yet these accidents can be prevented when employers utilize proper safety measures.
Never Settle for Less After a Construction Accident
Negligence at a job site should never be accepted, whether it is failing to correctly secure scaffolding, a reckless excavation, or not providing workers with mandatory safety equipment. Construction sites are inherently dangerous, and workers should always feel safe knowing that their employers, other workers, and other parties are not putting them in danger. Unfortunately, construction accidents are commonplace throughout New York, and a single accident can change a worker’s life. While workers’ compensation is mandatory in our state and an important source of compensation, victims should consider working with a dedicated attorney who will fight to get them the highest possible award.
Five WRSMH Lawyers Named in The Best Lawyers in America™ 2022; Six in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2022
Our team at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, is dedicated to fighting for our clients. Nothing makes us happier than getting them the justice they deserve, but we are also honored when others acknowledge our professional success. Today, we are happy to announce that five of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and six have been included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
WRSMH Attorneys Selected to Super Lawyers in 2021, Including 5 to Rising Stars
The team at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP has worked through yet another incredible year, and we are grateful for the opportunity to once again reflect on our accomplishments. This year’s Super Lawyers and Rising Stars selections are in, and we are proud to announce that twenty-one of our firm’s attorneys have received this prestigious recognition. This accomplishment marks an increase in the number of WRSMH lawyers named to Super Lawyers since our last announcement in 2020.
WRSMH Announces Four New Partners
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP (WRSMH), a premier personal injury and medical malpractice firm in New York, NY, is delighted to announce that Andrea Borden, Douglas Milch, Noah Katz, and David Hoffman have all been elevated to name partners in the firm. WRSMH is one of the largest and most highly esteemed personal injury and medical malpractice law firms in the New York area, with a team of 36 dedicated plaintiff attorneys.