Construction accident injuries like spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and broken bones are expensive to treat. When you’re facing serious injuries, you should be able to rest and recover without worrying about your medical bills or time off of work. When you hire the Oyster Bay construction accident attorneys from our firm, you have a team of lawyers fighting for the compensation you deserve.
The Oyster Bay personal injury lawyers at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, will handle all aspects of the legal process for you. We negotiate for the settlement you need, determine which damages you can recover, and prepare your case for trial if that’s what it takes to recover your compensation. Call us today for a free initial consultation.
Recoverable Damages in an Oyster Bay Construction Accident Claim
Injured accident victims are generally entitled to compensation for their economic and non-economic damages. Some of the types of damages our personal injury attorneys will pursue on your behalf include:
Economic Damages
We will help you seek compensation to cover your financial losses. These may include:
- Medical expenses: The costs of emergency transportation, emergency department treatment, hospital stays, medications, doctor’s appointments, X-rays, and travel to appointments.
- Lost income: Compensation for the income you lost because you were out of work recovering from your injuries.
- Reduced earning capacity: Compensation to make up for your inability to continue earning your pre-accident income.
- Property damage: Payment for any personal property that was damaged, lost, or destroyed in the accident, such as your car or cell phone.
Non-Economic Damages
You can seek compensation for the intangible losses the accident caused you to suffer, including:
- Pain and suffering: You can pursue a settlement for the physical pain you endured because of your accident injuries.
- Mental anguish: Many accident victims suffer from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because of the accident.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: Compensation for your inability to enjoy the same hobbies and activities you once did.
- Scarring and disfigurement: If your accident caused significant scarring or changes to your appearance.
Wrongful Death Damages
If your loved one passed away in a fatal construction accident, certain family members could recover wrongful death damages. These often include:
- Funeral, burial, and cremation costs
- Any medical bills related to the decedent’s fatal illness or injury
- Loss of financial support the decedent would have provided to their family
- Loss of your loved one’s support and services
- The decedent’s conscious pain and suffering
- Loss of parental guidance, care, and nurturing
Our law firm offers our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. We will fight for the justice you deserve while you grieve. Let Our Family, Help Your Family.
Benefits of Working With Our Legal Team for Your Construction Injury Case in Oyster Bay
Hiring a lawyer from Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, allows you to focus on your physical health and mental well-being. By hiring one of our personal injury lawyers to manage your case, they will handle the following for you:
- Settlement negotiations
- Communication with all involved parties, including insurance companies
- Trial preparation, if necessary
- Evidence gathering
- Case investigation
- Proving liability
Our personal injury firm goes above and beyond for our clients. We’ll ensure you have all the time you need to prioritize your recovery.
We Handle Your Construction Injury Case on a Contingency-Fee Basis
Our law firm does not charge personal injury victims anything upfront. Instead, we take your case on a contingency-fee basis, which means we can start pursuing your compensation right away with no payment from you. This payment structure also means we do not ask you for any out-of-pocket payments. We take an agreed-upon percentage of your final settlement to cover our legal services. Our legal team also provides free initial consultations.
What Sets Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC Apart From Other Construction Injury Law Firms?
We know that you have several options to choose from when you’re looking for a construction accident attorney. What makes us different is:
- We have over 85 years of legal experience. Since 1938, we have been fighting for our clients’ rights.
- We are ready to take your case to court if needed. We don’t back down if going to trial is necessary to seek the compensation you deserve.
- We can take on complex and challenging cases. Even if your case seems complicated or involves multiple liable parties, we can handle it.
- We have a proven track record of securing multi-million dollar settlements for our clients.
- We treat our clients like family and will not settle for less than they deserve.
Read What Our Clients Say About Working With Our Team Serving Oyster Bay
Former clients were satisfied with their decision to hire Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC. They say:
- “Trantolo & Trantolo!!! My case was settled swiftly and justified beyond my expectations. Everyone there from the reception area to paralegals and Lawyers were extremely courteous, understanding, and professional throughout the whole process. Would definitely recommend 100%” – R.C.
- “My experience with your Law Firm was amazing. Dan really took care of me and kept me informed every step of the way. Not only was he my lawyer, he became a friend. I am completely satisfied and will definitely recommend this firm and Dan to friends and family.” – A.W.
Read more about our commitment to client satisfaction on our testimonials page.
You Must File Your Oyster Bay Construction Injury Case on Time
If you plan to file a personal injury lawsuit, you typically must submit it within three years, according to CVP § 214. You have even less time to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The statute of limitations, EPT § 5-4.1, gives you two years to file.
Because of these legal deadlines, you should not delay in getting started on your case. We encourage you to reach out to our firm as soon as you are able so we have time to investigate your case, speak to witnesses, and negotiate for the settlement you deserve before time runs out.
Our Firm Determines Who Is Liable for Your Construction Accident Case
We must prove liability before we can recover the settlement you deserve. Our team will investigate your case to prove the at-fault party owes you compensation. Parties we may hold accountable include:
- The owner of the construction site
- Contractors or subcontractors
- Materials suppliers
- Architects and engineers
- Product manufacturers
- Construction equipment manufacturers or maintenance companies
Our team will also explain your options for filing a workers’ compensation claim if we believe this legal route will result in the compensation you deserve.
Gathering Evidence of Your Construction Accident in Oyster Bay
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we handle all aspects of your case, including collecting evidence. Some of the evidence we will gather to prove your case includes:
- Your medical records and medical bills
- Statements from eyewitnesses
- Statements from expert witnesses like economists, doctors, and accident scene reconstructionists
- Photos from the accident scene
- Surveillance camera footage
- Bills, invoices, and receipts related to your accident damages
- The police accident report
If you can collect any of this evidence at the accident scene, save it and bring it to us. However, do not push yourself to collect evidence. Our team will handle this on your behalf.
What to Do After Your Construction Incident
Taking the following steps can protect your right to compensation after a construction accident:
- See a doctor right away. This helps us link your injuries to the accident.
- Avoid discussing the details of your accident with anyone other than your legal team. You don’t want to say anything that could jeopardize your case.
- Stay off social media. Anything you post can be taken out of context and used against you by the insurance company.
- Attend any follow-up doctor’s appointments. This benefits your health and gives us a record of all the treatments you needed.
- Record how you feel physically and mentally. Try to recall any details you can, as this can help us substantiate your need for both economic and non-economic damages. It may help to write down how you feel so we can use this as evidence later.
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC for a Free Consultation About Your Construction Injury Case
The heavy machinery and physical exertion required in the construction industry can lead to severe injuries. However, if you did not cause your accident, you should not be responsible for paying the bills associated with it. We are dedicated to fighting for the justice and fair compensation you’re owed.
To begin your case, reach out to us today. We provide personal injury victims with a free consultation to discuss the details of their cases. Let Our Family, Help Your Family.