What to do After Your Construction Accident in NYC

By Abraham Jaros | Published on September 28, 2011 | 0 Comments

If you’ve been injured while working your construction job in New York City, you may be overwhelmed with uncertainty about your future and well-being. Construction accidents can often be quite severe, and could result in long-term medical problems and disabilities. Adding to this stress is the fact that you depend on your health and job for your livelihood. In fact, many construction workers who are injured on the job may be tempted to downplay or minimize their injuries, in hopes of maintaining job security. But the truth is, you have rights as an individual injured on a construction site. A skilled New York City construction accident attorney can protect those rights, and fight to ensure that you receive the compensation and long-term care you are entitled to.

“If you’ve been injured on a construction site, it’s very important that you immediately seek medical care and follow your doctor’s orders,” advises Abraham Jaros, co-partner of Jaroslawicz and Jaros, a well-established NYC law firm that specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and construction accident cases.

Your next step should be to hire a reputable New York City construction accident attorney. While you’ll likely be offered some sort of compensation from your employer or the owner of the job site after your accident, agreeing to this offer without consulting with a lawyer could be a costly mistake. The compensation initially offered to construction workers after an accident is often far less than needed to cover the costs of long-term care, missed days from work, and the possibility of disability.  Agreeing to such a settlement without the help of a knowledgeable New York City construction accident attorney could you at risk for financial hardship, both in the short and long term.

When choosing a construction accident attorney in New York City, you should look for experience specific to your situation. Has the lawyer fought for injured construction workers before? Have they achieved results? Do they have the resources to hire the experts needed to effectively fight the case?

“Our firm has the distinction of obtaining the highest settlement for an injured construction worker in New York City history- a $44 million ruling,” says Jaros. “We have a comprehensive understanding of the process and what’s needed to win. We fight for each and every one of our clients and we have the resources available to do so.”

If you’ve recently been injured and are in the process of hiring a New York City construction accident attorney, it’s in your best interest to keep careful records of any interactions pertaining to the accident, and of any injuries. These records will help your lawyer get up to speed on the case as quickly as possible, and could prove valuable in any future trials or claims.

Lastly, until you have legal representation, don’t speak to anyone but your doctor about the accident or pending case.

“Be honest when speaking with your doctor. If you don’t remember a past injury clearly, say you don’t remember. Don’t try to fill in the blanks, because any statements you make- especially vague ones- could hurt your case later,” advises Jaros.

*Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. You should not rely on this article as a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances, and you should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Publication of this article and your receipt of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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