My loved one died while working on a construction site. Could I have a third party claim?

The loss of a family member is not only tragic—it can cause financial hardship for survivors for years into the future. While there are benefits available under workers’ compensation, they may fall far short of what a family needs to survive. For this reason, it is always worth investigating whether you could recover through a third-party claim after a relative is killed in a construction accident.

Compensation for Families After a Fatal Construction Site Accident

Construction workers are protected by many different safety and liability laws when performing work in New York City. They even have the right to sue their employers and coworkers in cases of grave injury—something that is usually prohibited under workers’ compensation law. In cases of fatal injury, the right to file a lawsuit to recover medical costs, funeral expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering passes to the worker’s family.

Unfortunately, survivors are often overwhelmed by grief and unaware of what they are entitled to under the law. That is why our New York construction accident attorneys do everything we can to prevent you from being taken advantage of in your time of need.

We help you:

• Claim your workers’ compensation benefits. You and your family are entitled to death benefits under workers’ compensation law even if you file an injury lawsuit.
• Identify who was responsible. Subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and other third parties whose negligence causes an injury on the job could all be sued after a wrongful death. We perform a thorough investigation to get to the true cause of the accident and hold every negligent party accountable.
• Meet required deadlines and filing requirements. Workers’ compensation claims and wrongful death claims have specific procedural requirements, and we ensure all paperwork is complete to preserve your right to recovery.
• Deal with the employer and insurance company on your behalf. Throughout the course of your claim, the employer’s insurance company will do everything it can to pay you as little as possible. We negotiate with the company on your behalf, getting you what you deserve for your loss.

Our attorneys will work to get you the compensation you are owed, and we do not collect any fees until after your case is won. Simply fill out our quick online contact form or call (800) 362-9329 to speak with a lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer today, or read through our FREE brochure, Hurt in a Construction Accident? You’re Not Alone.