Workplace injuries happen every year in the workplace due to defective equipment. Construction jobs are particularly prone to defective equipment difficulties. Defective equipment that can cause injury to workers even when workers are following all the correct safety protocols. In situations where defective equipment has harmed a worker, the manufacturer or employers may be held liable for the accident.
Though there are a wide variety of different machines that can become hazardous when defective, here are some of the most common:
- Heavy operation machinery – cranes, scoops, forklifts, etc.
- Construction tools – power drills, saws, blowtorches
- Support structures – ladders, scaffolding, braces
- Farming tools – lawn mowers, tractors, balers
Experienced Lawyers at Your Side
The lawyers of TROLMAN GLASER CORLEY & LICHTMAN, P.C., have been successfully handling personal injury and workplace accidents for more than 50 years. We have the skill and experience to determine the necessary monetary and legal elements of compensation and to pursue a monetary award for the hardships you and your family presently face and what you may face in the future.
Contact our New York attorneys today online or by telephone at (888) 627-4274 to schedule a free consultation. If your injury prevents you from coming to our law office, we will visit you at the hospital or at your home. Se habla español.