Understanding Construction Site Injury Claims
Construction site injury claims often raise issues distinct from typical car accidents or slip-and-fall cases. They can involve overlapping liability among employers, general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers. Workers may have wage loss, medical, and vocational needs while non-employees hurt at a site might pursue claims against negligent parties. Proving liability requires gathering safety documentation, site plans, contract terms, inspection reports, and witness testimony. This overview explains how claims are framed, the kinds of evidence commonly used, and typical recovery paths such as insurance negotiations or litigation when agreement cannot be reached.
In New York, injured construction workers might have both workers’ compensation benefits available and the ability to pursue third-party claims when another party’s negligence caused their injury. Non-workers injured on a site may have premises liability or general negligence claims against property owners or contractors. Establishing fault often means documenting the hazard, showing notice or control by the responsible party, and connecting the hazard to the injury. Timely investigation and preservation of evidence greatly increase the chances of obtaining fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses tied to a construction accident.
Need More Information?
