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FORKLIFT ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN NYC
Over$500 million Won!*
Your Legal Status Doesn't Matter
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More Than 30 Years Fighting For The Rights Of Accident Victims
If you sustained injuries in a Queens, Bronx or Brooklyn construction accident involving a forklift, we may be able to help you pursue money damages.
We Fight For The Rights Of Those Injured In Accidents
If you sustained injuries in a Queens, Bronx or Brooklyn construction accident involving a forklift, we may be able to help you pursue money damages. The team from Oresky & Associates, PLLC can file a civil suit on your behalf and fight for the compensation you deserve. Our forklift accident attorneys in New York City have spent more than 30 years fighting for New York accident victims.
We offer free case reviews and handle these cases on a contingency basis. Call us today at (718) 993-9999 for your complimentary consultation. A representative is available 24/7 to discuss your case with you.
Let Our Lawyers Pursue Compensation for Your Forklift Accident Damages
Oresky & Associates, PLLC can fight to protect your rights and pursue money damages to cover all your accident-related expenses and losses. The law bars us from taking legal action against your employer, but we can consider negligence, New York Labor Laws, and other factors that might allow us to hold the construction site owner, building owner, or general contractor liable for your accident and injuries.
If you sustained injuries in a forklift accident while working on a New York construction site, our team will seek money damages for your past and future pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. We know what it takes to build a solid case and win an award.
How Our Forklift Accident Attorney’s Approach A Case
Our team has almost three decades of experience handling accident cases and fighting for the rights of injured workers. Our knowledge and experience have helped thousands of clients get the compensation they deserve, and we may be able to help you, too.
- Build Your Case: we will gather the evidence necessary to prove whether another party’s fault caused your accident.
- Determine a Value For Your Claim: if we can prove your case, we may be able to recover a wide range of damages on your behalf.
- Negotiating a Settlement: our team will negotiate with site owners and/or contractors on your behalf to hold them liable
Common Legal Questions
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Construction Accident?
Your time to file a construction lawsuit is limited by the statute of limitations. New York gives you three years from the date of the accident to initiate a personal injury lawsuit. The statute of limitations is a hard deadline. If you fail to file your lawsuit within the time limit, you will be barred from recovering compensation.
What Damages Are Available to Construction Accident Victims?
There are two main types of damages available to construction accident victims. Economic damages cover financial losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity. Non-economic damages cover personal, non-monetary losses related to the accident. These include pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring/disfigurement, and loss of consortium. Rare cases may qualify for punitive damages, such as incidents where the construction company ignored safety standards.
How Much Is My Construction Accident Case Worth?
The value of your case will depend on many different factors. Your economic damages, which are the direct financial losses you’ve sustained in the accident, will make up a large portion of your compensation. These damages include medical expenses and lost wages, among other things. Your non-economic damages, which represent the personal, non-financial losses related to the accident, will also influence your case’s worth. Other factors, such as available insurance coverages and comparative fault, can also affect your award.
Can I Still Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for a Construction Accident?
Yes. You can still recover compensation if you are being blamed for a construction accident. Workers' compensation is a no-fault system. If you are seeking workers’ comp, you can recover benefits regardless of whether you are at fault for the accident. If you are filing a third-party suit and are partly at fault, New York’s pure comparative fault rules will come into play. In this case, your compensation will be reduced to account for your share of the blame for the construction accident.
How Do I Make an Accident Report from a Construction Accident?
If you suffered injuries in a construction accident, you must report the accident to your foreman or employer, but there are other steps you also must take if you hope to receive compensation for your injury. First things first! If you have been hurt, seek medical care and attention immediately. If you need an ambulance, ask for one to be called. Your construction foreman may or may not be aware of your accident. Do not assume they received word of the incident. Even if you verbally told your co-worker about it, this notification will not always help you if your employer does not have actual knowledge of your construction accident. Want to learn more about how to make an accident report? Read our full article here.
We Have Won Large Verdicts for Our Clients
Our team has almost three decades of experience fighting for the best interests of New York construction accident victims, including those hurt in forklift accidents. Overall, we have helped our clients recover more than $400 million in accident cases. Some recent construction accident awards and settlements include:
- $18 million recovered for a worker who suffered injuries when he fell from scaffolding while working at elevation
- $7.5 million settlement agreement for a worker who fell from an elevated sidewalk bridge
- $6.6 million settlement for an ironworker who suffered injuries on a NYC construction site
- $6 million collected for a worker who suffered serious injuries in a construction site fall
- $6 million recovered for a construction worker who sustained injuries in a ladder accident
- $5 million awarded to a demolition worker injured on a job site
Contact a New York Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
To learn more about how a construction accident attorney at Oresky & Associates can protect your rights, call us today to arrange a free case review. We’re available 24/7 to come to your aid.
We Handle New York Forklift Accidents and Many Other Construction Accident Cases
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in any type of Queens, Bronx or Brooklyn construction accident case, give us a call. Let us review your case and explain if you can take legal action.
Call us today at (718) 993-9999 for your free consultation. We may be able to pursue money damages on your behalf.
Act Today Before You Lose Your Chance
New York law limits how long we have to take legal action to pursue compensation for your expenses and losses. It is important for us to go to work on your case as soon as possible after you suffer your injuries.
We can identify the liable party, build a strong case, and take civil action. In some cases, we may be able to reach an out-of-court settlement, but we will not hesitate to take your case to court if necessary.
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Oresky & Associates — The Best Choice to Handle Your Claim
Our firm is known throughout New York for successfully overseeing construction accident claims. We bring more than three decades of experience to the table and have secured substantial verdicts and settlements.
We pride ourselves on delivering not just effective legal solutions but also personalized attention and care to each client, ensuring that you remain in the know throughout the process. To us, you aren’t just a case number — you’re a person who deserves justice for their injury.
Free Initial Consultation
We offer a no-cost, no-obligation initial consultation on all cases. Our talented legal team is ready to discuss the details of your accident, offering professional advice and assessing the strengths of your claim with years of experience backing us.
Around-the-Clock Availability
We understand that legal emergencies in the Bronx don’t always happen during regular business hours. That’s why our dedicated professionals are available 24/7 to provide you with support, guidance, and advocacy whenever you need it, day or night.
Legal Status Doesn’t Matter
At Oresky & Associates, we firmly believe in equal justice for all, regardless of legal status or background. Our commitment to your interests won’t waver, and we’ll strive to ensure that you receive the very best representation we can offer without regard to your immigration status.
No Fee Unless We Win
To make sure you can get the legal services you need regardless of your circumstances, we operate on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless we win your case. We’re dedicated to getting you a favorable outcome without any upfront financial burden.
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Meet Our New York Personal Injury Attorneys
Jim McCrorie
Trial Counsel
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Steven Labell
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Joshua E. Goldblatt
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Jacob Oresky
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Talk to a Forklift Accident Attorney in New York
If you or a loved one sustained injuries in a New York forklift accident, the team from Oresky & Associates, PLLC can help. We are standing by to take your call and review your case 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Let us evaluate your situation today and take legal action on your behalf.
We handle all construction accident cases on a contingency basis, meaning you pay us no attorney’s fees until we recover money damages for you. We can meet with you in almost any location in or around NYC. This includes at a hospital or your home in not only Brooklyn, but also Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island; and Nassau County; Suffolk County; and Westchester County.
Call us today at (718) 993-9999 and let us go to work for you.
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