New York City Building Explosion Lawyer
As a construction worker, you can carefully follow all safety precautions and procedures. You can wear the required protective gear, and report safety issues as soon as you spot them. But what can protect you from an unstable floor under your feet, or an unstable roof over your head?
For almost 30 years, New York personal injury lawyer Steve Orlow has worked to protect the rights of injured construction workers. He and his sons Adam Orlow and Brian Orlow make up The Orlow Firm, together with their dedicated paralegals, investigators and experts. We have handled dozens of cases resulting from unsafe construction sites, and can help you when you are injured or have lost a loved one due to:
- A building collapse/the structural failure of a commercial or residential building
- The collapse of a roof or floor
- Collapsing scaffolding
- Explosions, fires and other large-scale accidents fully beyond your control
Providing You with the Help You Need after a Building Collapse
Building collapses and other structural failures aren't common, but they are also not as rare as many think. As recently as October of 2009 the roof of an elementary school collapsed in New York City.
Workers injured by the collapse are possibly eligible for compensation from not one but two sources. The first is workers' compensation. The second is a third-party claim.
Third-party claims can be filed against owners, subcontractors, contractors and parties other than your employer who may be liable for your injuries. It makes sense to work with an experienced attorney to investigate your third-party claim options as the compensation from a third-party claim almost always great exceed workers' compensation benefits.
How to Contact Us
If you were injured in a building collapse, contact The Orlow Firm for experienced personal injury counsel regarding third-party claims. We offer free initial consultations and operate three offices across New York City for your convenience. We can go to you if you cannot come to us. To contact a lawyer, call 866-959-7202.
