Experienced Construction Accident Lawyers
At Keogh Crispi, P.C., we have a long history of helping injured New York City construction workers obtain money for catastrophic work-related injuries, and helping the families of construction-related wrongful death victims obtain monetary awards, as well.
Our New York catastrophic construction accidents attorneys have more than 40 years of legal experience in construction accidents, personal injury and other legal practice areas.
Run Over By a Construction Vehicle
Accidents involving workers being run over by construction vehicles are among the more catastrophic of possible construction injuries, and the tragedy is made worse by the fact that, in most cases, the accident could have been avoided. Causes of construction vehicle accidents include:
- Lack of visibility: Most construction site equipment has much greater limitations to visibility than normal cars and trucks, increasing the danger tremendously. A common cause for workers being run over by construction equipment is that the driver simply didn't see the worker.
- Lack of communication: Another common cause of these accidents is lack of proper communication. Either the signalman fails to communicate the danger to a crane driver, or the construction site supervisor fails to coordinate instructions to workers in a way that fosters a safe work environment.
- Carelessness: As sad as it is, in some cases, drivers of construction equipment just get careless sometimes. No one thinks that his or her carelessness is going to hurt or kill someone, until it does.
Undocumented Workers
If you are an undocumented alien who has been injured on a construction site, contact us immediately. You are entitled to receive money for your construction site injuries even if you are an undocumented worker. Don't let anyone (a supervisor or employer) tell you that you will be penalized if you report your injury.
New York City Construction Vehicle Injury Attorneys
With 24-hour phone accessibility and an office just two blocks from Grand Central Station, we make it easy for our New York City clients to access our services. We will come to your home or hospital room, as well, if necessary. If you've been hit by a construction vehicle on the job, you can talk with one of our New York construction injury lawyers in a free confidential setting. Contact us to schedule your free initial consultation. See how we can help you obtain the compensation you need and justice you deserve.