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Offices of
Jeffrey S. Kimmel
A Full Service Personal
Injury Law Firm
New York Office
160 Broadway Suite 600
New York, NY 10038
New Jersey Office
West Orange, New Jersey
1- 800- 401- 7375
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Construction
Each year, thousands of workers at construction and
renovation sites are injured on the job. These accidents
happen due to improper or dangerous equipment and the negligence of
co-workers or supervisors at work places . Workers injured on construction
sites are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. In addition,
they may be able to sue the property owner and its agents and contractors
for full personal injury and pain and suffering. The damages recovered
may be very substantial. Contact us and we will explain to you which
situations a worker can maintain a personal injury lawsuit and in
which scenario workers' compensation benefits are his only remedy.
As discussed above, many workers who
suffer injuries on constructions sites may also be able to sue a building
owner or contractor. Most notably, if the accident involves
a fall from a ladder or scaffold you are afforded special legal status.
If you're working many feet above ground on scaffold or a ladder you
need and deserve extra protections. Building owners and their agents
and contractors must supply and operate safety equipment to prevent
workers from injuries caused by falls from elevated workplaces. Failure
to do so results in absolute liability, even if the worker's own fault
contributes to the accident. Please contact us to discuss
your specific situation.
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