Heavy machinery accidents routinely cause catastrophic injuries. Following a heavy machinery accident, you may be entitled to damages for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. If you’ve been injured in a heavy machinery accident in New York, please contact the experienced heavy machinery accident attorneys of Dell & Dean, PLLC, as soon as possible.
Causes Of Heavy Machinery Accidents
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency that regulates worksites to ensure safe conditions. Unfortunately, however, even when worksite laws are followed, accidents can and do occur. Common causes of heavy machinery accidents include:
- Improper machinery use
- Faulty equipment
- Improperly repaired or maintained equipment
- Distractions while operating machinery
- Failure to follow safety protocols
Compensation for Heavy Machinery Accidents
A heavy machinery accident can have serious financial consequences. Expensive medical bills following a heavy machinery accident are common, as are lost wages and employment benefits due to an inability to work. Depending on the details of the accident and the extent of your injuries, workers’ compensation may cover some of these costs. However, if your damages exceed the amount that is covered by workers’ compensation, you may have other options available to you, including filing a lawsuit.
Following a heavy machinery accident, our experienced attorneys will work to recover the following types of costs:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Household renovations
- Lost employment benefits
- Rehabilitation costs
- Childcare costs
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
In addition, you may be entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering you have experienced due to your accident. Heavy machinery accidents routinely leave victims with a great amount of pain—both physical and emotional. And while financial compensation may not eliminate that pain, it can certainly help make it more manageable.
How an Attorney Can Help
Experiencing a heavy machinery accident can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the immediate effects of the accident, your future health and employment prospects may be at risk. By collecting compensation from the responsible party, you put yourself in a position to recover from your injuries without the burden of additional financial stress. Below are a few of the things our attorneys can do for you when you reach out to us for assistance with your heavy machinery accident case.
Determine Fault
First, an experienced attorney will help you determine who is at fault in your case if necessary. For example, if workers’ compensation denies your claim or does not cover all your expenses, we will identify all responsible parties and seek compensation on your behalf.
Gather Evidence
Next, your attorney will gather and examine important evidence in your case. Common types of evidence in heavy machinery accident cases include:
- Medical records
- Photos and videos
- Witness statements
- Physician statements
- Expert witness statements
- Personal statements
File Your Claim
Finally, whether you are filing a workers’ compensation claim, a lawsuit, or an appeal, an experienced heavy machinery accident attorney will take the necessary steps to ensure that all filings are timely and legally sufficient. As an accident victim, you shouldn’t have to worry about paperwork, applications, supporting documentation, or similar issues. Rather, you should be free to focus on recovery while your attorney handles the legal filings in your case.
Contact Our Long Island & New York Heavy Machinery Accident Attorneys
If you have been hurt in a heavy machinery accident in New York, the distinguished law firm of Dell & Dean, PLLC, is in your corner. Our experienced New York heavy machinery accident lawyers are highly experienced in assisting heavy machinery accident victims and their families throughout New York. Please contact us today to arrange a consultation with a talented and knowledgeable New York heavy machinery accident attorney.
Dell & Dean, PLLC, represents clients throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Garden City on Long Island, as well as the boroughs of New York: Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan, and the Bronx.
