The attorneys in our firm have extensive experience in handling cases involving injuries from construction sites. We have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for clients injured on construction sites. If you were injured, consultations are always free and there is never a fee unless you recover money. Michael Joseph has extensive experience in construction accidents including falls from defective ladders, scaffold and structural collapses, trip and falls over equipment, excavation and demolition cave ins, improper surfacing, dockbuilder accidents, float stage accidents and many others.

Michael Joseph is an experienced trial lawyer who has won millions in settlements and judgments. Mr. Joseph has handled countless arbitrations, trials and at the appellate level. We built our success on personal attention to our clients and dedication to winning. We are on your side. Mr. Joseph has represented carpenters, masons, laborers, dock builders, electricians, HVAC mechanics and members of the various trades.

YOUR RIGHTS

If you were hurt in a construction accident it is very important that you speak with a lawyer who is knowledgeable in construction law as soon as possible. Everyone who is injured while working on a construction site in New York is entitled to Workers Compensation benefits, which will pay your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. If your employer does not carry compensation insurance, you can sue them directly for lost wages, medical bills, pain suffering and disability.

Also people injured on construction sites can often sue the owner of the property and the general contractor under Labor Law 200, 240 and 241 for lost wages, union benefits (vacation pay & pension contributions) medical bills, pain and suffering and disability. Labor law 240 protects people who work with ladders, scaffolds and other devices and are injured because of a fall. Labor Law 200 and 241 protect people against a number of different things such as wet surfaces, trip hazards, lack of bracing, supports and bad construction practices. Only an experienced attorney can help you determine if you have a lawsuit.

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE PAPERS

Under New York law, you can receive workers compensation benefits and bring a case in Court and your immigration status does not matter. In 2006, the highest Court in New York State ruled that even undocumented immigrants can sue for lost wages, pain and suffering and disabilities.

UNION ISSUES

We have the experience and knowledge to analyze and document your lost union benefits, including vacation time, fringe benefits so that you are fully compensated for your injuries.

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