Category Archives: Construction Worker Accidents
Understanding Construction Site Accidents: Protecting Your Rights After an Injury
If one thing is constant in New York City, it’s the construction. Construction in NYC is ever-present and can make getting around on foot difficult. Construction sites always pose a danger and, unfortunately, injure hundreds of workers and passersby annually. If you have sustained an injury in a construction work zone, you should understand… Read More »
Hurt on the Job but Can’t Sue Your Employer? Here’s When a Third Party Might Be to Blame
Hurt on the job in New York? You cannot sue your employer. The workers’ compensation system provides benefits as an exclusive remedy, so you can’t sue your employer. However, what is referred to as a third party might be to blame in some circumstances, in which case you can file a personal injury claim… Read More »
Construction Worker Accident Injury Attorney
For over forty years (40) the lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have successfully represented construction workers who were injured in various types of accidents that occurred while on construction sites. The firm of Jaroslawicz & Jaros has litigated these cases at all levels of both the State and Federal courts for injuries suffered by… Read More »
Construction Accident Lawyer
For over forty years (40) the lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have successfully represented construction workers who were injured in various types of accidents that occurred while on construction sites. The firm of Jaroslawicz & Jaros has litigated these cases at all levels of both the State and Federal courts for injuries suffered by… Read More »
Construction Accident Causes
Construction site accidents can happen on any job that involves some sort of construction, such as a new building, bridge or road work. These incidents may occur on publicly-owned land or private property. This means that different rules and safety features might be in place depending on the location of the accident. It is… Read More »
Construction Accident Injury Lawyer
For over 40 years, the lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have successfully represented many injured construction workers who have been hurt in various types of construction accidents. We have litigated construction related cases at all levels of the State and Federal Courts for injuries suffered by construction workers while engaged in construction work. Before… Read More »
New York City Crane Accident Injury Attorney
With the sheer volume of construction that takes place within the City of New York crane accidents, unfortunately, happen all too frequently. When crane accidents do happen, they are very serious as they usually cause devastating personal injuries and property damage. If you or someone you love is involved in a crane accident you… Read More »
New York City Construction Accident Injuries
For over 40 years, the lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have successfully represented many injured construction workers who have been hurt in various types of construction accidents. We have litigated these cases at all levels of the state and federal courts for injuries suffered by workers while engaged in construction work. Before hiring any… Read More »
Construction Site Workers Not Always Limited to Workers’ Comp in Accidents
Q: I got hurt on a construction job. Do I need a Workers’ Compensation attorney or a construction accident attorney? Generally, claims for damages related to an on-the-job injury in New York State are governed by the Workers’ Compensation Law. Under Workers’ Compensation, also known as “Workers’ Comp”, an employee cannot sue their employer… Read More »
How Do I Prevent Accidents at a Construction Site?
Working on a construction site is inherently dangerous, even for the safest of workers. Employees can take safety into their own hands each time they set foot onto the site in an effort to prevent accidents. So, how can you prevent accidents at your construction site? One of the best ways to prevent construction… Read More »