Case Results
| Construction accident | $2,800,000 |
| Medical malpractice child birth delivery | $2,000,000 |
| Wrongful death in hospital | $2,000,000 |
| Fire burn accident | $1,800,000 |
| Auto head trauma | $1,800,000 |
| Elevator accident | $1,550,000 |
| Fall from building | $1,220,000 |
| Car hit windshield brain injury | $1,200,000 |
| Motor vehicle rollover | $1,100,000 |
| Car accident | $1,085,000 |
| Assaulted at concert | $1,050,000 |
| Construction accident fall from ladder | $1,000,000 |
| Lead paint poisoning | $1,000,000 |
| Construction fall from scaffold | $ 900,000 |
| Explosion | $ 850,000 |
| Forklift | $ 750,000 |
| Construction fall through floor | $ 750,000 |
| Construction accident slip and fall | $ 650,000 |
| Dangerous product | $ 600,000 |
| Hit from behind collision | $ 500,000 |
| Trip and fall | $ 500,000 |
| Fall on broken walk | $ 450,000 |
| Supermarket accident | $ 300,000 |
| Ceiling collapse | $ 255,000 |
| Building Fire | $ 250,000 |
| Door lock security | $ 225,000 |
| Pedestrian knockdown | $ 175,000 |
| Staircase fall | $ 150,000 |
| Dentist malpractice | $ 140,000 |
| Fall down in shopping center | $ 125,000 |
| Dangerous tool | $ 125,000 |
| Slip and fall on city sidewalk | $ 100,000 |
| Unsupervised students | $ 100,000 |
Brooklyn Electrocution Accident Lawyer
Queens Product Liability Attorney
If Your Equipment Fails, We are Here to Help You
Construction, factory and industrial workers often use power tools and heavy machinery, and possibly large equipment such as cranes, bucket trucks, and overhead hoists and rigging. Despite safety regulations, these workers are at risk for severe injuries, including electrocution, amputation and death. That is why it is important to find the cause of an accident — if safety measures were not in place or if the equipment failed, you may be able to recover damages.
If you retain me as your lawyer, you are choosing a lawyer with both legal and engineering experience. I am David DeToffol and I worked as a mechanical engineer prior to becoming an attorney. I use this experience to represent injured workers in New York City. Call me at 212-962-2220 to discuss your injury with someone who understands these machines and their risks. Your initial consultation is free.
Injuries from Power Tools and Other Machinery
Two extremely common injuries from tools and machinery are electrocution and amputation. Electrocution can occur if there are no safety guards on the equipment, if the power supply is not properly grounded or if wear and tear has damaged the cord. Injuries such as severe burns may result from electrocution. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), amputations are one of the most severe and disabling injuries to workers, often resulting in permanent disability.
Tools and machines that can cause these injuries include:
- Jackhammers
- Nail guns
- Generators
- Welding and cutting torches
- Compressed gas tanks
- Table saws
- Punch presses
- Compactors
- Pile drivers
- Forklifts, Scissor lifts and skid loaders
Heavy Equipment and Work Zone Vehicles
Death and serious injury can also be caused by cranes and vehicles on the construction site. Cranes can touch power lines and cause electrocution. Other crane accidents include workers being struck by the load or caught inside the crane's swing radius.
Being struck by a vehicle in a work zone results in an extremely high number of fatal injuries. Vehicles often involved in these accidents include:
- Cement mixers
- Dump trucks
- Pay loaders
- Backhoes
OSHA requires a traffic control plan to be in place at work zones. Drivers and equipment operators must follow safety rules. I can investigate your injury to find out who was at fault in order to help you seek maximum compensation.
Get Legal Help Today
DeToffol & Associates has years of injury and product liability experience. We are ready to help you and your family recover from your injury. For a free consultation, call 212-962-2220 or send an e-mail.
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