Are You a New York City Flooring Installer Who Has Been Involved in an Accident?
You may be entitled to compensation if you are a flooring installer who has been injured at work. At Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, we are experienced NYC on the job injury attorneys who are able to represent you in your claim for compensation. Call us today at (212) 986-7353 to get your claim started.
Construction workers are no stranger to dangerous hazards and injury vulnerability. Every day, thousands of workers arrive at their workplace on a construction site and many find themselves injured. Whether it’s exposure to noxious chemicals, hazardous objects, or improper training, there is the potential for many construction workers to become seriously injured. Flooring installers in New York City are not immune to this accident-proneness.
Injuries That Can Be Sustained from a Floor Installing Accident
Flooring installers can sustain serious and far-reaching injuries from accidents on construction sites. Some of the most common flooring installation job injuries include:
- Toxic chemical exposure
Laminate flooring materials, glues, resins, and finishes are known to contain certain chemicals that are toxic to humans. Exposure to these chemicals can cause cancer, asthma, kidney damage, and other serious injuries. - Shoulder and back injuries
Back and shoulder injuries can be caused by many factors including accidents, heavy lifting, repetitive motion, and inactivity. - Knee injuries
Knee injuries are common within the flooring industry as installers can often be found hunched over or kneeling while doing their job. - Hands and hardware
Inadequate training and improper use of installing tools can lead to abrasions, punctures, fractures, and other serious injuries.
Workers’ Compensation Laws
If you are a flooring installer in New York, you are most likely protected by a set of workers’ compensation laws. New York employers are required to provide workers’ compensation coverage to their employees. Most employees have the right to workers’ compensation insurance aside from independent contractors, non-profit volunteers, employees covered under another compensation system, and licensed rabbis, priests, and ministers.
The state of New York operates under a no-fault scheme, meaning that even if the employee is at fault, they will still receive compensation. For example, if you are wearing inadequate personal protective equipment and get hit on the head by falling debris, you will still be covered.
What Compensation Am I Entitled To?
There are three categories of expenses that workers’ compensation insurance is able to cover for flooring installers in New York:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Death compensation for families
Although employers are legally required to provide workers’ compensation insurance, legal complications can emerge when an employee attempts to collect these damages. For example, the employer may be found to have been operating unsafe working conditions and is, therefore, found to be exempt from the compensation scheme.
What Should I Do After a Floor Installation Accident?
If you are a flooring installer who has been injured at work, it is crucial that you first seek medical attention. Injuries that are seemingly minor can result in potential long-term injury or disease. If you are assessed and treated immediately, you mitigate your risk in developing serious long-term health conditions.
After seeking medical attention, you should get in contact with a New York City workers’ compensation attorney. Liability can fall upon multiple parties in the case of injury whether that be a negligent employer or third-party manufacturer. Regardless, it is your right to be covered. If you file a workers’ compensation claim and collect benefits, you give up your right to sue your employer. If you are still wanting to file a lawsuit or believe a third party could be at fault, you need to speak with a lawyer about your possible options.
Get in Contact with Our NYC Flooring Installer Injury Lawyers Today
Establishing your right to compensation can seem like a complicated process, so look no further. At Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, our personal injury team is here and ready to help you establish your options for a compensation claim. Call us at (212) 986-7353 today to get started on your claim.
Our Workplace Accident Case Results
$5.95 Million - Union Bridge Painter Fell from Steel Support Beam
WRSMH attorneys successfully represented a union bridge painter who was injured when he fell from a steel beam bridge support.
Bryce Moses, Carmine Goncalves
$3.2 Million - Dock Worker Injured by Temporary Metal Staircase
Our client, a union dock worker, sustained multiple injuries while on the job.
Stephen Wagner
$3.1 Million - Paralyzed Laborer
Bryce Moses represented a 63 year old worker who was catastrophically injured when he fell from a ground level dumpster as he was loading construction debris.
Bryce Moses
$3.1 Million - Baggage Handler Injured by Airplane Striking Truck
Douglas Milch successfully represented a baggage handler who sustained injuries in a tarmac accident at the airport.
Douglas Milch
$3 Million - Injured Demolition Worker
A 44 year old demolition worker from Central America was injured when a brick wall that was being dismantled collapsed and fell on him.
Bryce Moses
$2.6 Million - Two Workers Injured in New York Elevator Accident
Two WRSMH clients obtained a large verdict after suffering injuries when they were in an elevator that crashed while at work.
Brielle Goldfaden
$2.3 Million - Painter Scaffolding Injury
A man fell from scaffolding while he was painting the canopy of an underground railway tunnel. He fell eight feet onto the train platform, injuring his shoulder, back and knee.
Bryce Moses
$2.2 Million - Scaffolding Fall Accident
Ken Halperin recently obtained a $2.2 million dollar settlement for a laborer who fell off a scaffold from a height of approximately 40 feet.
Kenneth Halperin
$1.95 Million - Worker Sustains Three Herniated Discs in Lower Back
Bill Hepner recently obtained a $1.95 million damages award at a binding arbitration on behalf of a client who was injured in a work-related accident.
William Hepner
$1.75 Million - Plumber's Apprentice Falls From Ladder
WRSMH attorney, Bryce Moses, recently obtained a $1,750,000 verdict for a thirty-nine year old non-union plumber who fell approximately six feet from a ladder while he was drilling holes in the ceiling for piping.
Bryce Moses
$1.4 Million - Elevator Mechanic Fell
Bryce had to try the case two times for our client. The first trial was interrupted by the 9/11 attacks and ended in a mistrial. Before jury selection began for the retrial, the case was settled for $1.4 Million.
Bryce Moses
$1.3 Million - Laborer Struck by Falling Pile Driver
WRSMH attorney Kenneth J. Halperin recently obtained a $1.3 million dollar settlement for a laborer who was struck by a falling pile that had just been driven into the ground.
Kenneth Halperin
$1.2 Million - Insulation Installer Suffered Severe Fall and Injuries
Our client was a laborer who suffered severe injuries when he fell through an opening in the attic floor while spraying insulation.
Frank Lombardo
$1.1 Million - Elevator Accident at Downtown Office Building - Spinal Injuries
A cleaner was injured in an elevator accident while at work in a Downtown Manhattan office building.
Brielle Goldfaden
$1 Million - Worker Injures Neck in Stair Fall Accident
Attorney Thomas Pardo successfully represented a client who sustained neck injuries after a stair fall accident at work.
Thomas Pardo
$975,000 - Broadsided by Another Cargo Vehicle on the Airport Tarmac
Kenneth Halperin recently obtained a $975,000 settlement for an airport worker who was involved in a vehicular accident on the airport tarmac.
Kenneth Halperin
$925,000 - Worker at Auto Dealer Falls
Our client was hurt on the job while when he fell from a ripped awning at an auto dealership.
William Hepner
$850,000 - Recovery After Mediation for Cable Company Employee
Cliff Shapiro obtained an $850,000 recovery for a cable company employee who was injured on the job when he fell from a ladder.
Clifford Shapiro
$575,000 - Electrician Fell Off Ladder
Kenneth J. Halperin recently obtained a $575,000 settlement for an electrician who was injured at a construction site.
Kenneth Halperin
$550,000 - Laborer Falls Out Of Cherry Picker
Kenneth J. Halperin recently obtained a $550,000 settlement for a laborer who was injured while painting a portion of an elevated subway track.
Kenneth Halperin