Construction Accident Lawyer Greene County

Greene County Construction Injury Attorney

Fellows Hymowitz Rice has already established great success in pursuing settlements for our clients who have suffered injuries in construction accidents.  As your lawyers, we look to review the facts of the case, your medical records and the evidence supporting liability and/or negligence. We’ve been called upon to work with both construction site personnel and non-workers; passersby or visitors nearby the site which may be incredibly dangerous who have been injured.  As with any compensation for injuries case – each has its details and that may influence the amount of outcome. A Greene County construction attorney at Fellows Hymowitz Rice can properly help you of your best route to success – and acquire the maximum compensation for your injuries and losses.

Part of our overview of your case will involve the fine details – ensuring ordinances, building codes, safety and labor laws, OSHA etc were all properly followed. This helps to establish liability of the party or organization(s) (building owners and contractors etc) we intend to file suit with, and uncover any negligence on their part. Our construction accident lawyers will work to gather evidence, talk to experts, review your medical records and work toward a favorable settlement for your medical expenses, lost wages, etc.  We do not believe construction schedules and cost overruns should put any construction worker or passerby in harm’s way.

In our 100+ combined years of experience we’ve brought suit on behalf of many construction site personnel injured on job sites.   We’re knowledgeable and experienced in all construction trades — having the skill to vigorously check the facts of the case versus construction guidelines and safety/labor laws prescribed for a safer work site (i.e. NY State Labor 200, 240 and 241(6) and the Industrial Code).  We establish liability and vigorously seek financial settlements on behalf of our clients. 

Ladder, Scaffolding & Elevator Lawyer In Greene County

Building codes, safety regulations and labor laws all work in an effort to make structures safer & the construction of said structures an accident-free experience. Frequently construction companies forego safety for profits and make poor choices creating risks for workers on the job sites. Several regions of negligence on a construction site include safety hazards are brought about through poor choices regarding ladders, scaffolding, hoists, and elevators.

Scaffold Injuries

Several construction site accidents stem from injuries sustained from improper scaffolding. These regions of scaffold negligence on the part of construction companies include:

  • Poor Scaffold Construction
  • Hazardous Scaffold Set Up
  • Any Unsafe Conditions Arising Around Scaffolding
  • Code & Build Code Negligence In Regards To Scaffold Erection / Use

Ladder Falls

We assist clients who have suffered serious ladder related injuries on both construction sites and “regular” jobs including:

  • Stock Room Ladder Falls
  • Smaller Businesses Using Ladders for Various Tasks
  • Improper Training On Ladder Use Leading To Serious Injuries

Greene County Elevator Accident Lawyers

Elevator accidents take into account some of the worst jobsite and construction accidents.   Negligent installs of elevators and improper safety measures often result in construction and workplace injuries:

  • Elevator Drops
  • Stuck Doors
  • Elevators Not Opening Properly At Floor Level
  • Elevators Doors Catch On Medical Equipment Or Cause Direct Injury

Fellows Hymowitz Rice has assisted clients who have sustained serious injury by elevator accident.   We have found many to be liable and responsible for these injuries including manufacturers, property managers, installers & maintenance companies.

We have been successful in securing compensation for injuries at construction sites for violations of labor regulations and improper safety devices that have led to serious injury and wrongful death.  If these scenarios describe the situations that lead to your injuries or the increased loss of a loved one we urge that you call our office today.

Securing Full Compensation

The Fellows Hymowitz Rice law staff know how to properly investigate your claims, prove negligence and establish liability – resulting in full compensation for your injuries and related expenses including:

  • Pain & Suffering 
  • Medical Expenses
  • Lost Wages (past and future)

It is advisable to have a lawyer do all negotiations with insurance firms and that means you do not accept low offers that won’t cover your expenses.

Contact A Greene County Construction Injury Lawyer

If you or a member of family has been injured or lost their life in a construction accident it is imperative to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable construction accident attorney as soon as possible.   Often times there are conditions and evidence that must definitely be kept intact for a proper investigation. There is also proper timing needed due to statutes of limitation (allowing a window of time after injury for suit). Contact our Construction Accident Attorneys at Fellows Hymowitz Rice today at (845)639-9300

construction injury attorney Greene County