Recovering from a Carpenter Construction Injury with the Help of a New Jersey Construction Lawyer
Carpenters often work at dangerous heights on construction sites. As a carpenter, you may work on a roof, or perform your work on a ladder or scaffolding. The chances of falling are significant, and the potential for injuries is considerable.
There are about 1,000 carpenter construction fall from elevation injuries each year that cost a combined $93 million a year in the 36 states that report compensation data for insured employers, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Approximately another 1,000 carpenter construction workers are injured in falls from ladders and scaffolds in accidents that cost about $64 million per year in those states.
While New York and New Jersey are not among those 36 states, construction carpenters in New York and New Jersey face similar risks and are entitled to similar recoveries. If you have been hurt in a New Jersey construction accident, then it is important to understand your potential recovery and to know how a New Jersey construction lawyer may be able to help you.
Potential Damages After a New Jersey Carpenter Construction Fall
If you have been hurt in a New Jersey construction accident, then you may be entitled to compensation for:
Medical expenses
Lost income
Out-of-pocket expenses
Other financial losses
How a New Jersey Construction Lawyer Can Help
It is hard to get the maximum possible recovery without the help of an experienced New Jersey construction injury attorney. Our New York and New Jersey construction accident lawyers have the experience and expertise to fully investigate your case and advocate for your full recovery. We will spend the money necessary to investigate and prepare your case so that you get the recovery you deserve.
To learn more about how we may help you after a carpenter construction accident, please read our FREE publication Hurt in a Construction Accident? You’re Not Alone and please call us directly at 1.800.362.9329.