Heavy Equipment Accidents
Heavy Equipment Accidents
Every day in New York, workers as well as innocent bystanders are injured in construction accidents involving heavy equipment failures or collapses. Injuries sustained on a construction site are frequently catastrophic, leaving victims unable to work — sometimes with permanent disabilities. On top of this, construction workers often face the added burden of safeguarding their legal rights.
The New York construction accident attorneys at Aronova and Associates are dedicated to helping those who have been hurt because of negligence or equipment manufacturing defects.
If you or a family member was injured in a crane collapse, forklift accident, or other heavy equipment accident in New York you may be entitled to significant compensation. Examples of negligence in these types of instances include safety violations, hazardous work conditions, and other foreseeable dangerous conditions at a construction site.
Though construction sites are common places for heavy equipment accidents, our city’s factories see their share of horrific mishaps when machines malfunction or proper safety measures are not instituted. Those who are burdened by missed pay, mounting medical expenses, and emotional trauma need a legal advocate they can count on.
Hazards posed by heavy equipment
Serious injury or wrongful death sustained under any of the following conditions may qualify you for relief via third-party compensation. A successful personal injury lawsuit can recover damages for related pain and suffering, lost wages, hospital bills, diminished earning capacity, and other non-economic losses.
Common heavy equipment accidents in NY include the following:
- Falling Objects
- Chemical Spills
- Unsafe Equipment
- Safety Violations
- Plant Explosion
- Machinery Malfunctions
- Crane Accidents
- Tractor Accidents
- Reckless Use of Heavy Machinery
- Construction Accidents
- Forklift Accidents
- Toxic Exposure
Injured workers are entitled to receive compensation for harm sustained on the job, regardless of whether they are union or non-union employees. However, victims are not able to sue their direct employers for injuries sustained because of a heavy machinery accident or other construction accident, and therefore anyone who has been harmed should seek legal counsel from a skilled New York personal injury lawyer.
Industrial accidents prove deadly for NY workers
Recent headlines speak of the dangers faced by NY laborers who operate or work alongside heavy equipment. On August 19, 2014, The Watertown Daily Times reported on the death of 28-year-old Christopher Getman. The father of four was killed when he was trapped under heavy equipment being moved by P&M Construction workers at New York Air Brake. The Felt Mills resident was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency medical personnel were called to the plant.
At present, no charges have been filed, and an investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to determine if safety violations took place.
Recent data suggests that heavy equipment accidents are among the most common workplace injuries, killing more than 4,500 U.S. workers in 2010 alone. Victims must take necessary precautions to protect their legal rights by enlisting the help of a construction accident lawyer who can establish liability in a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Liability for damages in heavy equipment accidents
Some third parties that may be held liable for heavy machinery accident injuries or wrongful deaths in New York may include general contractors, property owners, architects, suppliers, manufacturers, and insurers.
Each year, millions of dollars in construction accident settlements and verdicts are awarded to people who have been injured because of negligence. In some circumstances, product liability issues may also be factored in if heavy equipment was inherently flawed or suffered manufacture defects. If the piece of machinery was found to have a faulty design or missing components, victims may have a viable claim for damages in civil court.
While NY Workers’ Compensation benefits can ease the hardships of a heavy equipment injury, this compensation often falls short for day-to-day expenses, pushing victims dangerously close to financial ruin. Known for our exceptional litigation and settlement skills, Aronova and Associates attorneys will fight for maximum compensation, helping your family on the path to physical and economic recovery.
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