Brooklyn Construction Injury Lawyer for Struck by an Object Accidents

Working in construction is inherently dangerous.  There are many hazards on a construction site, and most of those hazards are completely unavoidable.  Whether it is working from a height or using power tools, all of these hazards could result in serious personal injuries or wrongful death.  In fact, according to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction accidents account for nearly 20% of all worker fatalities in the United States.  The most common causes of construction worker deaths are known as the “fatal four” or “focus four” by OSHA, which account for almost 65% of all construction worker deaths.  One of the most common and most devastating “fatal four” is when a work is struck by an object in a construction accident.  If this happens to you or a loved one, call our experienced construction accident lawyer in Brooklyn to learn more about your rights to compensation under the law.

At the O’Connor Law Firm, our compassionate team is dedicated to protecting the rights of victims and their families who have been injured in any type of serious, catastrophic, or fatal personal injury accident.  This includes horrific construction accidents that result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, amputations, and other permanent or disabling harm.  Learn more about how we can help you by scheduling a FREE consultation with our construction accident lawyer in Brooklyn.  There is no obligation to sign up, and if you hire our law firm and if we accept your case, there are no upfront fees or costs until we recover compensation for you in a settlement, verdict, or another type of award.

What is a Struck By an Object Construction Accident?

Behind only falls, struck by or hit by an object construction accidents are the second most common fatal accident in the construction industry, accounting for over 15% of all worker deaths.  There are many different ways that these types of accidents could occur, including the following:

• Hit by a flying object
• Hit by a falling object
• Hit by a swinging object
• Hit by a rolling object
• Hit by a truck or construction vehicle

Some common examples of struck by an object in a construction accident are the following:

• Hit by a projectile
• Struck by a falling hammer
• Hit by an object being hoisted by a crane or lift
• Struck by the counterweight of an excavator or crane when it was rotating
• Hit by falling debris off the roof
• Struck of a rolling barrel off a ledge or down a ramp
• Hit by a dump truck
• Struck by roofing material that was thrown down
• Hit by a nail from a nail gun or other securement device
• Caught in collapsing scaffolding
• Struck by a wall falling at a job site
• Hit by framing wood that is being delivered to a job site, and
• Other common causes of personal injuries that our construction accident lawyer in Brooklyn, NY could recover compensation for you in a lawsuit

Causes of Struck By or Hit By Accidents

Although there are still inherent risks with construction, by following proper safety protocols and guidance, almost all construction accidents can be avoided, prevented, or the damages mitigated.  Some common ways that struck by construction accidents could be prevented include the following:

• Providing catch nets to prevent debris from falling down on workers
• Keeping workers harnessed to prevent them from falling onto others working below
• Properly maintaining cranes and other trucks
• Wearing bright-colored clothing and reflectors to keep workers visible
• Having spots around vehicles
• Having multiple people help control lifts and objects
• Using lashings and other safety straps to keep objects from collapsing down on workers below
• Keeping clear of large machines, cranes, or other trucks
• Providing training and monitoring workers while jobs are being done, and
• Otherwise not following OSHA guidelines, regulations, and other applicable safety rules.

Common Damages in a Construction Site Accident

Since being struck by an object could result in a variety of different injuries depending on the circumstances in which the accident occurred, there are many different “damages” that a person may be able to recover in a struck by an object in a construction accident case.  The term “damages” is a legal concept for what a party in a lawsuit may recover.  In personal injury actions, a victim is usually entitled to monetary compensation for his or her damages. 

This monetary compensation can be for many different types of damages, including the following:

• Past pain and suffering
• Future pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Medical bills
• Future lost wages
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Loss of consortium
• Burial costs and funeral expenses
• Costs to modify a home or vehicle after a wrongful death, and
• Many other types of compensation for a struck by an object in a construction accident in Brooklyn.

Were You or a Loved One Struck By an Object in a Construction Accident?  Learn How We Can Help You 

Our experienced construction accident lawyers in Brooklyn, NY at the O’Connor Law Firm can help you and your family after a construction accident such as a struck by or hit by an object accident.  This is one of the fatal four which often results in serious or catastrophic harm, including wrongful death.  If you or a loved one were seriously injured in any type of personal injury accident, especially a construction accident, call us today to learn how we can help you during a FREE consultation by dialing (718) 948-3500 or by sending us an email through our “Contact Us” box available here.