Verdicts & Settlements
$16 Million - 23 year old man falls while climbing rock wall when safety belt breaks
$14 Million - 28 year old worker injured when platform collapses while laying cable
$8 Million - 35 year old worker injured when steel plate falls on his head while renovating elevator
$4 Million - 35 year old worker dies in fall while working on construction of new building
Chemical Burns, Explosions and Electrocution Accidents in New York City
When explosions and fires occur on construction sites and in warehouses and other industrial buildings, they may often result in catastrophic and sometimes fatal injuries to workers and others on the property. In some cases, these accidents are the result of negligence, including defective machinery and the failure to properly store and use hazardous chemicals. Property owners and contractors have a responsibility to follow important federal and state safety regulations to protect their workers.
At the law firm of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC, our experienced personal injury attorneys are equipped to provide representation for people who have been harmed in explosions and fire accidents in New York City. We use our resources and legal knowledge to investigate accident claims and pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other expenses.
New York Burn Injury Attorneys
Injuries resulting from fires and explosions often include severe burns, as well as broken bones, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. These types of catastrophic injuries often require extensive medical care and rehabilitation, including reconstructive surgery, which is expensive, painful and can be needed for years into the future. Our firm also represents the families of electrocution victims and other wrongful death victims in New York.
These accidents may occur as the result of chemical explosions, gas main and propane tank explosions, defective furnaces and machinery, electrical fires and automobile fires.
Contact Our Burn Injury Representation
Construction accident representation is complex and it is important to have an experienced lawyer on your side. Contact our office in New York City to schedule a free initial consultation with Paul B. Weitz & Associates. Call us toll free at 888-897-5481 to make an appointment.
