Queens Construction Injury Attorneys & Accident Lawyers

Queens Construction Accident Law Firm

Construction is an industry that poses many dangers. Workers who get into construction know this but sometimes take it lightly until it’s too late. An on-the-job injury due to a construction accident can lead to steep medical expenses, lost wages and even permanent disability. If you’ve been injured on the job, we can help you understand your options for workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. Our attorneys are ready to fight for your rights.

Why SAM?

We at Ask4SAM know how devastating it can be to suffer an injury from a construction accident. Oftentimes the victims don’t get the proper justice or compensation they deserve. Our lawyers strive to defend their clients and build cases to ensure that they are treated fairly and justly. We take care of our clients and guide them in every decision throughout the process

How To Avoid Construction Accidents

Although precautions are always put around the workplace, workers and even management tend to get complacent around the equipment There are several safety precautions taken such as regular inspections, and maintenance checking. Even the fundamental safety instructions can be well to remember for construction workers. These are some safety measures that every construction site can practice:

Protect Wall Openings And Floor Holes.

When a construction crew works on a building, it doesn’t always have the proper equipment to protect them. This can lead to dangerous situations. To prevent these issues, the site should have a proper lighting system and a guardrail around every level.

Install Protection Around Steel Reinforcing Bars

Steel Rebar is a dangerous material that can cause injuries and even death if it gets caught on a construction worker’s arm or body. It can also be used to hold a vehicle in place.

Always Use Personal Protective Equipment

A safety harness and line, along with various other equipment, are essential to keeping you safe while working in a construction site.

Proper Maintenance Of Scaffolding

Scaffolds must have guardrails to prevent the accidental placement of heavy equipment or materials.

Of course, there is no way to guarantee 100% safety, especially in the construction workplace.  Accidents are prone to happen no matter who is at fault. However, if workers follow proper safety measures and take the necessary precautions every time they enter their site, they will have a very low risk of getting into accidents. And Ask4SAM is there to help out when such construction injury accidents do occur.

Ask4SAM Knows Queens

Queens is the largest of the five boroughs and boasts a beautiful skyline. Silberstein, Awad & Miklos has been serving the Queens area for two decades in multiple areas of the law. We help you in situations where you feel that the settlement you are receiving might not match the damage incurred in the accident.

Our Jamaica/Queens Office is Located At: 
89-00 Sutphin Blvd
303B
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 204-8000
(631) 390-0001

For more information, answers to your questions or directions to our office locations, you can access the SAM website contact page https://ask4sam.net/contact/. Or, if you want a direct, free consultation with a Queens, NY construction accident attorney, you can contact the hotline 1-877-ASK4SAM.