New York Machinery Accident Lawyer
Machinery Accidents on Job Sites
The nature of construction involves a large variety of machinery, most of which should be safe if handled correctly but also have an inherent potential for danger. A relatively small error involving a forklift,
crane, manlift,
logging machine,
punch press,
compressor or other similar machinery can quickly escalate and cause great damage. Victims of these types of accidents may suffer lost limbs, internal injury, spinal injury, brain damage,
electrocution, and any number of similarly horrific consequences. These incidents can come about for several reasons, some of which include:
- Lack of or insufficient training on machinery operation
- Inadequate enforcement of safety procedures
- Failure to provide necessary safety equipment
- Carelessness or recklessness in the operation of machinery
- Negligent machinery maintenance
- Defective machines or safety equipment
Legal Help Fighting for Your Rights
At times, construction accidents have
workers' compensation as the only recourse. In New York, however, there is a greater likelihood you will be able to sue for damages due to
Labor Law 241. This law requires contractors and owners 'provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety' on a job site. An experienced
New York job site accident attorney can review your specific case and identify any factors which
allow you to file a claim.
The staff of Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnel & Ryan LLP includes highly skilled attorneys, assistants, investigators, secretaries and interpreters. You may converse with us in Spanish, Polish, Spanish, Slovak, Czech or Chinese. Our phone line is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we limit the number of clients we accept so that we can continue to provide attentive and personalized service.
Contact a New York machinery accident lawyer
if you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to a machinery accident on a job site.