Bellmore Construction Accident Lawyer

Despite best efforts to ensure your safety while working, construction accidents can happen that are beyond your control. Nonfatal injuries and even fatalities can occur, which may bring about financial and emotional hardships to you and your family. That’s when the Bellmore construction accident lawyers at the Law Office of Joseph J. Perrini, III can help.

Since 1996, the attorneys at the Law Office of Joseph J. Perrini, III have recovered damages for workers in Bellmore and the surrounding areas injured in a construction accident. Learn how these Bellmore construction accident lawyers can get you compensation if you are injured.

What is a Construction Accident?

Construction work is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. Despite the advanced protection and safety equipment available to the construction worker, there are several ways that a worker can get injured at any construction site on any given day. Examples of construction accidents that can cause fatalities or injuries that may impact your financial stability are:

• Falls to the lower level or beyond
• Struck by vehicles, equipment, or objects
• Caught in or between moving machinery or heavy construction materials
• Electrocution
• Fall, slip, or trip on the same level
• Transportation incidents

Explosions can also occur when dealing with flammable chemicals, leaking gas pipes, or faulty electrical wiring. All of these accidents can be fatal or cause injuries that may bring about substantial medical bills and require a long time for healing, which would require compensation.

Causes of Construction Accidents

Most accidents can be avoided if the construction company and workers have a collaborative, careful, and intentional focus on safety. However, if the easiest, quickest, or most inexpensive ways are considered or there is a loss of focus among the workers, that’s when accidents can happen. Here are some common causes of construction accidents that can result in fatalities or severe injuries:

• Malfunctioning machinery
• Faulty safety equipment and attire
• Operator error
• Unmarked trenches or excavations
• Cluttered or wet walkways

Another leading cause of injuries on construction sites is overexertion, straining, or unnatural body positioning without impact. These injuries can be caused by bending, reaching, lifting, or slipping without falling. Back injuries that can prevent you from working short or long-term can result from these types of accidents.

What to Do if You’re Injured in a Construction Accident

If you are injured in a construction accident, no matter how small the injury may seem, seek medical treatment. The recommended treatment to heal your injuries will be documented. This documentation can be used to get you compensation if the medical bills are more financially draining than you expected.

If possible, have pictures taken of the accident scene, any damaged safety equipment, and your injuries. The photos may show how the accident happened, who may be at fault, and how bad your injuries are. This type of documentation can significantly impact negotiating compensation for your damages.

Do not allow yourself to be persuaded or pressured into accepting any settlements before talking to a construction accident lawyer. Your damages may be far worse than you initially thought, and you should get the compensation you deserve to heal properly without financial worries.

Contact the Law Office of Joseph J. Perrini, III for All Your Bellmore, NY Construction Accident Legal Needs

We at the Law Office of Joseph J. Perrini, III have empathy for those involved in a construction accident that was due to the negligence of others. We understand that you and your family must now focus on healing without financial burdens. That’s when the construction injury lawyers can step in and fight for what you and your family need for that to be possible. You’ll lose nothing by contacting us for a free consultation.

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