Legal Representation for Bricklayers Injured on the Job in New York
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Like other construction workers, bricklayers go to work every day in one of the most dangerous industries in the country. Construction sites are notoriously hazardous, and even when a worker does everything right, the negligence of someone else on the site can result in serious injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured while on the job as a bricklayer, you deserve to have your rights protected. Even if you file a workers' compensation claim as an injured bricklayer, you may have to deal with a denial or filing a civil claim against a negligent third party. A top NYC construction accident attorney can help with each step of these processes and fight for you. Call Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, at (212) 986-7353 right now to discuss your case and your options.
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Bricklayer Accidents and Injuries
Considering how common construction is throughout New York, it's no surprise that bricklayers are often injured. Some common accidents bricklayers face include:
- Falls: The chaotic nature of a construction site creates numerous trip-and-fall hazards. Falls from ladders or scaffolds are particularly dangerous and can result in catastrophic injuries.
- Impacts and crushing: Bricklayers can be crushed or suffer an impact injury from equipment or other large objects at a site. Heavy machinery on a ramp or a container full of bricks on a pulley create the risk of a serious accident.
- Falling objects: Bricklayers often work around and beneath other construction workers, which creates the risk of being struck by a falling object. Tools dropped by other workers, building materials knocked off a balcony, or just about any other item used at elevation can come hurtling down.
- Electrocution: Electric shocks are common at construction worksites. Power lines and other sources of electricity can also be dangerous.
Serious injuries that we have seen NYC bricklayers suffer include:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Facial injuries
- Neck and shoulder injuries
Your Options after a Work Accident in New York
An injured bricklayer may feel powerless after an accident, but there are options available.
- Workers' compensation: Anyone injured on the job in New York City can file a workers' compensation claim. There are deadlines for filing such a claim, so it should be done as soon as possible. If a claim is denied, a bricklayer can appeal the denial - at which point the help of an experienced attorney is highly recommended.
- Civil lawsuit: When an accident is the result of a third party’s negligence, a civil lawsuit is often appropriate. You definitely want an attorney to help you with filing a lawsuit, as occupational safety law in New York are complicated.
The Team That Gets Results for Injured Bricklayers
At Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, we have years of experience fighting for injured workers, including bricklayers. Workplace injuries are not hypothetical concepts to us - they are a daily fact of life. We have successfully fought for the rights of injured bricklayers, such as a 50-year old bricklayer who was injured when a dumpster toppled onto him – with our help, he received a $3.75 million settlement. We also represented a union bricklayer who was injured when a scaffold crashed down onto him, and got him $2.85 million in a settlement.
If you or a loved one has been injured while working as a bricklayer, please know that you have rights and there are people who will fight for you. Call us today at (212) 986-7353.
NY Bricklayer Accident Verdicts & Settlements
$3.75 Million - Bricklayer Injured On the Job
$3.2 Million - Brick Layer Injured in Fall
$2.95 Million Verdict - Bricklayer Injured While Working
$2.825 Million Settlement - Union Bricklayer Injured While Loading Scaffold Platform
$1.65 Million Recovery - Bricklayer Fell from Scaffold
$1.150 Million Recovery - Bricklayer Injured in Manhattan