New Jersey Demolition Accident Lawyer

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, and construction workers often suffer severe injuries on the job. Demolition accidents are somewhat unique in that they can harm people who are not working on-site.

If you were injured in a demolition accident, consider engaging a construction accident attorney to pursue a civil claim. Whether you were working at the site or just happened to be nearby, our New Jersey demolition accident lawyers can help you get maximum compensation for your injuries.

Common Injuries in Demolition Accidents

Various types of demolition accidents can lead to injury. Individual workers can fall from a height or be injured by defective machinery or equipment. Multiple people can be injured if a structure collapses prematurely, or a controlled explosion goes wrong.

Demolition accident injuries can be fatal, and survivors’ injuries can be severe. Our New Jersey accident attorneys represent people with serious injuries from demolition accidents, including:

It is always worthwhile to discuss pursuing compensation after any injury that causes you to seek medical care or miss work.

The parties responsible for causing the accident must pay compensation. You can seek reimbursement of medical expenses and lost wages, payment for accident-related losses you will experience in the future, and compensation for your pain and suffering.

Remedies for Employees

If you were working for the demolition company when you were injured, you must pursue a claim through the workers’ compensation program. Workers’ compensation will provide you with free medical care and a partial wage while you are recovering. It will also make permanent disability payments if you do not fully recover from any of your injuries.

If you were working on-site but for a different contractor, you must make a workers’ compensation claim. You may also have a third-party claim against the demolition company and any other party with responsibility for your injuries. A third-party claim is a civil lawsuit where you can seek compensation for your unreimbursed lost wages, incidental expenses, and pain and suffering.

Our New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys could identify responsible parties in demolition accidents and opportunities to pursue third-party claims. Whether you work for the company that caused the accident or for someone else, we can help you get appropriate compensation.

Compensation for Neighbors and Passersby

Demolition accidents often cause injuries to people who live nearby or who were in the area when the accident occurred. If this is your situation, you can seek compensation by bringing a civil claim against the responsible parties.

Our New Jersey accident attorneys will investigate to determine whose conduct contributed to the demolition incident. Typically, responsible parties include the demolition contractor, general contractor, site owner, and others. Architecture and engineering firms also sometimes bear partial responsibility.

New Jersey Statute 2A:14-2 requires anyone seeking compensation for injury suffered in an accident to file a lawsuit within two years of the injury. It is always advisable to seek legal representation immediately after the accident rather than wait until the statute of limitations is close to expiration. Our attorneys can ensure you get the medical care you require, negotiate with insurance companies, and prepare the case for trial if negotiations do not produce a satisfactory result.

Work with a New Jersey Attorney After a Demolition Accident

Demolition is dangerous, and companies engaged to take down structures have an obligation to take every precaution to prevent injury to workers and others. If you were injured in a demolition accident, you have the right to seek compensation from the people who failed to keep you safe.

Reach out to our New Jersey demolition accident lawyers immediately after your injury. They will support you through your recovery and work fiercely to ensure you receive maximum compensation. Reach out to GGL today to get started.

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