NYC Crane Accident Lawyer
Manhattan Construction Accident Attorney
New York has instituted an Industrial Code with regulations outlining safety requirements for and the proper operation of cranes, forklifts, backhoes and other heavy equipment used on construction sites. Even when used properly, this equipment can be quite dangerous. When errors are made, serious injuries are likely to occur.
If you have been injured in a forklift, crane or backhoe accident, you may have the ability to seek compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering through a personal injury lawsuit in addition to a workers' compensation claim.
Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C.
Serving Construction Accident Victims Since 1965
Contact Us Online or Call for a Free Consultation 800.340.4992
The Manhattan personal injury law firm of Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C. is one of New York City's premier law firms for construction accident cases of all kinds. We have been helping injured construction workers for more than 40 years. We understand the intricacies of New York construction law, and we have successfully obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients.
Our construction accident attorneys represent clients in cases involving:
- Cranes striking buildings or causing debris to fall unexpectedly
- Cranes falling and injuring workers or innocent bystanders on the street
- Forklifts and cranes tipping, which can injure both the operators and anyone below
- Forklift operators and backhoe operators running over construction workers on the ground
- Forklifts, cranes and backhoes failing to safely carry their loads
We have the investigative experience, the access to qualified medical experts, and the experience to get results for you in construction-related accidents.
Sample Forklift, Backhoe, Crane Accident Case Results
$2.5 Million settlement for construction accident for 37-year old carpenter foreman who was injured while supervising delivery of heavy material at construction site, where his employer was using backhoe to unload materials when they shifted and started to fall; and he jumped off the truck to avoid being struck by the falling load and injured his knee. We successfully argued that the defendants had violated the Industrial Code regulations regarding the use of material hoists. He suffered torn medial meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament tear requiring two arthroscopic knee reconstruction procedures and developed chronic low back injury due to his impaired gait.
$2.375 Million settlement for construction accident for 44-year old laborer working on job site who was struck in back by manlift operated by another trade, with neck injury requiring cervical fusion, and with low back sprain and shoulder tendinitis.
$600,000 settlement for construction accident for 54-year old laborer foreman on construction project to refurbish an old bridge, who suffered crush injury of the foot with multiple fractures requiring surgery with open reduction and internal fixation, when the operating engineer who was moving a heavy Jersey barrier with a backhoe failed to hoist it in conformity with the Industrial Code. Although the lower court dismissed this case, we were successful on appeal in reversing that decision and reinstating the lawsuit.
Contact Our New York Construction Accident Lawyers
If you or a family member was injured in a forklift, crane or backhoe accident, contact Arye, Lustig & Sassower by e-mail or call our Manhattan offices toll free at 800.340.4992.
We accept all forklift, backhoe and crane accidents on a contingency fee basis. You owe us no fee unless we recover damages for you.
