New York Accident Attorney Representing Construction Site Accident Victims

Every work day, millions of hardworking men and women go to work in one of the largest industries in the country—the construction trade. While the industry provides jobs to literally millions of people, it is also one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, particularly in terms of fatalities. If you work in the construction industry, you know the many potential dangers that arise on a daily basis. Statistics show that one in ten construction site workers suffers an on-the-job injury every year. Worse, over a thousand construction workers lose their lives every year. Typically, construction accidents result from:

• Electrocution
• Faulty tools or equipment
• Dangerous chemicals
• Falling objects

• Crane collapses
• Building collapses
• Falls from scaffolding
• Fires and explosions
• Electrocution
• Faulty tools or equipment
• Dangerous chemicals
• Falling objects

If Injured On A New York Construction Site, Seek Legal Advice

The Law Offices of Fausto E. Zapata represents construction workers who have been injured in construction accidents in New York. Mr. Zapata’s experience in representing construction injury cases has provided him with insights into the causes of construction accidents. Whether it’s overworked and under-trained employees, crowded construction sites, or faulty equipment, the resulting injuries can be catastrophic.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York construction site accident because of negligence on safety practices you may be entitled to compensation from property owners, employers, builders, manufacturers, and insurance companies for your injuries, including:

• Burn injuries
• Electrocution
• Chemical explosions
• Spinal cord injuries
• Brain injuries
• Amputations
• Wrongful death
• Dangerous and defective equipment

Whether you’re an injured worker or grieving family member, it’s important to understand your rights following the accident. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may also be entitled to damages such as:

• Past and future lost wages in full
• Lost earning potential or ability
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering
• Physical therapy and additional health-related costs
• Punitive damages

Protect Your Right to Pursue Compensation and Call Us Today

Whether you need to file a claim against a general contractor, a property owner, or equipment manufacturers, The Law Offices of Fausto E. Zapata, Jr., P.C., can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.