How To Choose A Construction Accident Lawyer
Every year, a large number of workers are injured on the construction sites in New York. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the compensation they are legally entitled to. This is because many of the injured victims end up hiring the first personal injury lawyer they come across, even if the lawyer does not have the skills, experience, and resources to handle your construction accident lawsuit.
In this guide, we will review the key factors you should consider while choosing a New York construction accident lawyer.
Experience in Handling Similar Lawsuits
Following a construction accident, you can file a workers’ compensation claim to receive medical care and monetary benefits you are legally entitled to. Apart from this, you can also file a personal injury claim (if the accident was caused by someone’s negligence) or a product liability claim (if the accident was caused by a defective product) to recover additional compensation.
It's why you need to choose an attorney who has extensive experience in handling the type of lawsuit you intend to file. Being represented by an attorney who has a proven track record of success in construction site accident cases can significantly increase your chances of getting the compensation you deserve.
Proven Record of Large Settlements and Jury Awards
If you have sustained serious injuries in the accident, you might be entitled to a substantial amount of monetary damages. To make sure you are fully compensated for your injuries, lost earnings, and other intangible losses, you need to hire a New York construction accident attorney who has a track record of obtaining large settlements and jury awards. It’s also a good idea to check if the attorney is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Strong Communication Skills
Being a good communicator is an essential aspect of being a good lawyer. It’s particularly important if your case goes to trial, as your lawyer not only needs to present the evidence to support your claim, but also needs to convince the jury with compelling arguments.
Extensive Resources and Network
Construction accident cases can be expensive to litigate. At every step of the process, your lawyer has to spend money to keep the case going – from filing fees to charges for obtaining your medical records, charges for physician reports, expert witness fees, and many more.
If the lawyer does not have the financial power, network and resources needed to handle your case, they might try to cut corners or choose to settle the claim for a low amount – even if it is not in your best interest to do so. It is why you need to make sure the lawyer you choose has sufficient resources and capabilities to pursue your injury lawsuit.
Ability to Go to Trial
Construction injury lawyers who lack trial experience tend to settle cases quickly, as they do not have any leverage over the at-fault party’s insurance company. Trial lawyers, on the other hand, can afford to negotiate aggressively with the insurance company and recover the maximum amount of restitution possible, as they have the option of taking the case to trial if the negotiation fails. The defendant’s insurance company will be acutely aware of this reality, and will be more willing to negotiate on your terms.
Talk to an Experienced New York Construction Accident Lawyer Today
Choosing the right lawyer is the single biggest factor that can impact the outcome of your construction accident case. At the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, we have a team of exceptionally skilled lawyers who have more than 100 years of combined experience in representing personal injury victims.
Our lawyers regularly handle construction accident lawsuits and have a proven track record of success in recovering compensation – through negotiation as well as litigation. Led by the formidable New York personal injury lawyer Michael S. Lamonsoff “The Bull,” our legal team is capable of getting results that few others can.
Call us today at 212-962-1020 or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation with one of our New York construction accident attorneys.