New Jersey Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Types of Jobsite Accidents in New Jersey
A jobsite accident is any injury that happens at a jobsite, regardless of industry. Jobsite accidents are commonly attributable to:
- Hazardous or toxic chemicals
- Debris
- Unsafe ladders
- Incorrectly assembled scaffolds
- Falling objects
- Equipment malfunction
- Unsafe work premises
- Not taking the proper precautions on the jobsite
These accidents may be mild or severe. When they are severe, they can produce life changing injuries such as spinal cord injuries,paralysis, fractured bones, traumatic brain injuries, paraplegia and quadriplegia. A New Jersey workers' compensation attorney can advise you about the best way to proceed to obtain the benefits you are due.
Construction Jobsite Injuries
Accidents at construction sites require special mention, as the construction industry accounts for a vast amount of fatalities in the workplace. Some of the many types of construction accident injuries are due to falls from scaffolds or ladders, being struck by a falling object or heavy equipment and construction vehicle accidents. Slips and falls are common as well as electrocution, forklift injuries, crane accidents, malfunctioning machinery, roof cave-ins, fires, explosions, and welding accidents.
If you have been involved in a jobsite accident, you are legally entitled to file a worker's comp claim for your injuries. Many times, the compensation you receive may not end up being enough to cover all of your medical bills, wages for lost work, disability and rehabilitation. There may be third parties who, in addition to your employer, may be legally liable for your injuries on the construction site, such as the property owner, construction manager, architect, general contractor, and others. Since 1987, the attorneys at The Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C. have been representing clients who have been injured on the job.
Contact a workers' compensation lawyer in New Jersey to learn about the full benefits that can be obtained if you have been injured on the jobsite.