Injured Walking By a Construction Site? It might seem like a freak accident if you were hurt passing near construction. But in New York State, it’s surprisingly common. You deserve maximum compensation to support your recovery. An experienced construction accident lawyer can help.
CONSTRUCTION DANGERS FOR PEDESTRIANS If you walk, or even drive, by a construction site, watch out for these hazards:
FALLING DEBRIS
UNSAFE EQUIPMENT
IMPROPERLY SECURED EQUIPMENT
IMPROPERLY SECURED TOOLS
LACK OF SIGNAGE
FALLING SCAFFOLDS
FALLING FENCES
COLLAPSING SIDEWALK SHEDS
HOW TO PROVE YOU DESERVE COMPENSATION Winning damages as a pedestrian hurt in a construction zone requires these steps:
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PROVING WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE.
Was it the property owner, contractor or a subcontractor?
SHOWING SAFETY MEASURES WERE IGNORED.
Different courts have different ideas about the safety level you can reasonably expect.
SHOWING SOMEONE NEGLECTED THEIR DUTY.
Did anyone involved with the construction project fail meet their safety expectations?
PROVING WHY YOU WERE HARMED.
You must show that negligence by the defendant is what caused your injury.
GET AN EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION LAWYER If you were hurt just passing by a construction site in New York, get someone to protect your rights and your family. The attorneys at the Lachman & Gorton Law Office help when you’re injured due to other people’s negligence.
CALL the Lachman & Gorton Law Office today: 1-607-754-0500
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