Defective Equipment

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

New York City Construction Accident Lawyer

Unsafe, dangerous, and defective equipment is responsible for a startling number of workplace accidents and injuries every year. If you suffered an on-the-job construction site injury because of defective machinery or equipment, the New York City construction accident attorneys at Greenberg & Stein, P.C. can help you obtain the financial compensation that you need and deserve for your injury through a workers’ compensation claim or personal injury lawsuit.

Defective construction equipment cases raise a variety of questions related to accident liability. If you or a loved one suffered an injury due to a defective piece of machinery or equipment, you may wonder:

  • Who is responsible to keep machinery and equipment safe?
  • What if I am partially responsible for the accident?
  • Can I hold my employer responsible for an injury?
  • My injury was caused by a co-worker; am I still entitled to compensation?

These are legitimate questions with real answers. Let our team of New York City construction accident attorneys help you find the answers. We can help you establish liability to determine who is at fault of your injury, so take the first step toward the money you deserve and schedule a free case consultation with a member of our team.

What qualifies as “defective equipment?”

A defective equipment accident can involve any type of machinery, such as:

Jackhammers
Table saws
Punch presses
Forklifts
Tractors
Saw guns
Cranes
Backhoes
Cherry pickers
Earth moving equipment
Power tools
Nail guns

Holding the Manufacturer Accountable for Your Injuries

Companies are responsible to ensure that their products are free from inherent defects and can be held liable for damages caused by any flows in the machine. Flawed design, faulty manufacturing, lack of proper quality control, and mislabeling can all be grounds for a product liability claim

What can Greenberg & Stein, P.C. do for your case?

If you suffered any type of injury in an avoidable construction accident, you need a high-quality personal injury lawyer in New York City to help you recover financial compensation. Greenberg & Stein, P.C. can help you fight for your rights as an injured worker. Contact us today to learn more about your legal rights and options through a personal injury claim or lawsuit with our firm.

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