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Knowledge, experience, and dedication have brought the lawyers of The Epstein Law Firm to the forefront of their profession. From personal injury to civil litigation, they have built a strong record of success in achieving justice for their clients.
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The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has been successfully representing clients throughout New Jersey since 1973
Everyone knows that construction work is hazardous. All you have to do is walk by a construction site and take in the heavy machinery being used, the deep trenches where workers are busy digging, and the scaffolding hoisted high in the air. Not to mention the falling debris, ladders, and hot materials that subject the user to the risk of burns. A skilled Englewood Cliffs Construction Accident Lawyer can help if you find yourself injured in a construction accident.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the Department of Labor, sets safety standards for workplaces, including construction sites. In many cases, these standards are not enforced or adhered to; in other cases, protocols are followed but accidents happen nonetheless. And when they do occur, construction accidents often bring serious injury to those involved.
Holding those responsible for construction accidents accountable for their actions can be an uphill battle. Filing a claim can be confusing with so many different parties involved, including the construction companies, site managers, machine operators, machine manufacturers, and others.The skilled Englewood Cliffs construction accident lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has extensive experience and gets results for clients who are injured in construction accidents in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey.
Construction work poses a serious risk of injury. The Englewood Cliffs construction accident lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., has extensive experience handling all types of construction-related accident claims, including any of the following and more:
Construction accidents may be caused by many different factors. Construction sites are busy environments, with assorted machinery and equipment being utilized simultaneously, and any number of workers busy at work.
Injured workers may file a workers’ compensation claim to recover their losses, or they may file a personal injury claim against another entity that is liable. Worker’s compensation is a no-fault system: injured workers may receive benefits even if the employer was not at fault for the accident. If a worker chooses to file a workers’ compensation claim, the worker relinquishes the right to file a lawsuit against the employer or their colleagues for damages. However, if you are injured in a construction accident, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against a third party and still receive your workers’ compensation benefits.
Filing a claim for a construction accident can be confusing and complicated. The skilled construction accident lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. conducts a thorough case review of each construction accident case to determine all available sources of compensation for your accident.
Workers’ compensation benefits may provide the following to an injured worker:
When a construction accident causes serious injury, workers’ compensation benefits fall short of providing full compensation. Unlike workers’ compensation claims, personal injury claims are based on negligence. If a third party is responsible for the accident, the injured party may file a personal injury claim to recover any compensation for the construction accident injuries and losses. These losses may include any of the following and more:
Being injured in a construction accident is bad enough. Figuring out how to recover benefits and compensation for your injuries just makes the situation worse. To gain an understanding of workers’ compensation and personal injury accident claims and the benefits they provide, contact the knowledgeable Englewood Cliffs construction accident lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. to schedule a free, no obligation case evaluation.
The borough of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey is located in Bergen County. Englewood Cliffs sits just across the Hudson River from the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. Serving as home to approximately 5,370 residents, Englewood Cliffs is also the headquarters of several major corporations.
If you have been injured in a construction accident, the first step to take is to seek medical attention. Obtain documentation of the medical treatment you received and report the injury to your employer. You may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits for your construction accident and may wish to file a workers’ compensation claim. You may also be eligible to file a personal injury claim for your construction accident against a third party who is liable. Before filing a claim for your construction accident, consult with an experienced construction accident attorney who can properly advise you of your legal options. The Englewood Cliffs construction accident lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has extensive experience handling all kinds of construction accident claims and offers a free, no obligation consultation.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 11.4 million workers employed in the construction industry in 2019. Falls are the leading cause of work-related fatalities in construction, representing more than one third of the total number of deaths in the construction industry.
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