Sussex County Construction Accident Lawyers
Newton, NJ attorneys pursue fair compensation for injured workers
Unfortunately, accidents are not unusual at busy New Jersey construction sites. Workers who are seriously injured face the prospect of financial disaster when medical bills pile up and they are unable to earn a living. If you are in this distressing situation, you do not have to navigate it alone. The Sussex County construction accident lawyers at Hollander, Strelzik, Pasculli, Vandenberg, Hontz & Associates LLC, with offices in Newton and Succasunna, offer comprehensive legal support to injured laborers.
How construction accidents happen
News stories concerning North Jersey construction accidents have described deaths of workers from falls and incidents where they have been struck by equipment. Additional claims from building and repair projects stem from the following types of incidents:
- Being caught in between machinery or equipment
- Electrocution
- Slips, trips and falls
- Ground collapses
- Fires and explosions
- Motor vehicle crashes
- Chemical exposure
- Instances of overexertion
Our experienced Sussex County personal injury lawyers are highly familiar with the way construction accidents happen and the severe injuries they cause.
Common injuries in NJ construction accidents
Accidental injuries for construction workers are often severe and even catastrophic. Specific medical conditions in these cases include the following:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Burn injury
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Compound bone fracture
- Organ damage
- Crush injury
- Poisoning from toxins
- Lost digits and limbs
When you have been seriously injured, you may need weeks or months of recuperation before you can return to work. Possibly, you might never be able to work again. Our attorneys will determine why your injury happened and who may be responsible.
Workplace violations that often lead to construction accidents
Construction companies are responsible for maintaining safe worksites. When they fail to do so and injuries occur, they and/or other parties may be held accountable. Types of workplace issues that lead to accidents include the following:
- Improper training of workers
- Failure to proper safety measures
- Incorrect installation of scaffolding
- Machinery and equipment malfunctions
If you were injured on the job, the construction accident attorneys at our Newton, NJ law firm will advise you about obtaining compensation.
Compensation from construction accident injury cases
Most employees of construction companies are covered by workers’ compensation insurance and when injured can receive benefits that include health care coverage and partial wage replacement. Covered workers do not have to prove fault to collect these benefits. If a third party, such as a subcontractor or material manufacturer, contributed to your accident, you can pursue a personal injury claim against them for payment of damages that are not provided through workers’ comp, such as the pain and suffering your experienced. We will assess all the details of your case and pursue every form of legal relief available.
What parties may be liable for construction accident injuries?
Potentially liable third parties could be one or more of the following:
- Property owners
- Construction companies aside from the victim’s employer
- Contractors and sub-contractors
- Architects, designers and engineers
- Makers of building materials and construction equipment
- Building supply delivery personnel
Sometimes more than one party is responsible for an injury. Our accomplished construction accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate the facts to determine who was at fault.
Contact our North Jersey construction injury lawyers for a free consultation
The lawyers at Hollander, Strelzik, Pasculli, Vandenberg, Hontz & Associates LLC are committed to protecting the rights of New Jersey construction workers who are injured in accidents. Call 973-737-1023 or contact us online to arrange a free case consultation. Our offices are in Newton and Succasunna.
