Hackensack Construction Accident Lawyer

Construction sites are a constant presence across Hackensack, from new developments on Main Street and along the Hackensack River to commercial projects on Route 4. While this growth is vital, these sites also pose a serious risk of injury to workers and passersby. If you were hurt in a construction accident, you are now facing a new reality: serious pain, mounting medical bills, and an inability to work and provide for your family. The stress and financial burden of an injury caused by someone else’s negligence should not fall on your shoulders.

At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, we fight for the hardworking people of our Hackensack community who have been injured. You need more than just a lawyer; you need a powerful and experienced team to protect your rights and secure your future. A dedicated Hackensack construction accident lawyer from our firm can level the playing field against powerful construction companies and their insurers. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how we can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

Why Choose Us for Your Hackensack, New Jersey Construction Accident Case?

When you’re choosing a law firm after a devastating injury, you are placing your future in their hands. It’s a decision that can define the rest of your life. In a city like Hackensack, a hub of commerce and development, you need a legal team that not only understands construction law but also what you’re going through. At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, our entire practice is built on a foundation of courage, justice, and the inspiration we draw from our clients.

We know you have a choice. Here is why we are the right choice for you:

• A Team Dedicated to You: You don’t just get one lawyer. You get a dedicated team of over 30 legal professionals—attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and support staff—all working together on your behalf. We combine our knowledge and resources to build the strongest case possible for you.
• Unmatched Experience and Results: Our award-winning attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience fighting for the injured. We are respected by judges and feared by insurance companies for our track record of securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients.
• A Rare and Powerful Combination: We are one of the few personal injury firms in New Jersey that also skillfully handles workers’ compensation claims. This is a critical advantage. It means we can manage every aspect of your financial recovery, ensuring your workers’ comp and third-party injury claims work together to maximize the compensation you receive.
• We Are In It Together: We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay us absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. We invest our own time and resources into your fight because we believe in you and your case. We don’t get paid until you do.

We are not just handling a case; we are helping a person, a family, a member of our community. We take the time to learn your story, understand how your injury has impacted every part of your life, and present your case with the compassion and fierce advocacy it deserves.

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Who May Be Eligible to File a Construction Accident Claim?

Construction sites are inherently dangerous, and the risk of injury extends beyond the workers on site. Negligence can cause harm to many different people, and if you were injured, you may be eligible to seek compensation. Our firm represents:

• Construction Workers: This includes union and non-union laborers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, ironworkers, masons, roofers, heavy equipment operators, and any other tradesperson injured on the job.
• Site Visitors: Architects, engineers, inspectors, delivery drivers, and other professionals who are lawfully on a construction site can be injured due to unsafe conditions and have the right to file a claim.
• Pedestrians and Bystanders: People walking or driving near a construction zone can suffer serious injuries from falling objects, unsecured materials, sidewalk defects, or traffic accidents caused by construction vehicles entering or exiting the site.
• Drivers and Passengers: Collisions with dump trucks, cement mixers, or other construction vehicles, as well as accidents caused by road debris or unmarked hazards related to a construction project, can lead to a valid injury claim.

No matter how you were injured, if negligence was a factor, you deserve to know your legal options.

Hackensack Construction Site Accidents We Handle

While construction is vital to the growth of Hackensack and the surrounding communities of Teaneck, Englewood, and Lodi, it must be done safely. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the leading causes of death and injury on construction sites, often called the “Fatal Four,” but the dangers are numerous. These accidents are rarely “just accidents”; they are typically the result of cutting corners, inadequate training, or violating safety regulations.

Common dangers we see in construction accident cases include:

• Falls from Heights: These are the leading cause of death in construction and can involve poorly constructed scaffolding, unsecured ladders, unprotected roof edges, or falls through unmarked openings in floors.
• Struck-By Accidents: Workers and pedestrians can be struck by falling tools or building materials, swinging crane loads, or moving vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Caught-In/Between Accidents: These horrific accidents occur when a worker is crushed or caught between heavy machinery, moving parts, or in a collapsing trench or structure.
• Electrocution: Contact with overhead power lines, exposed wiring, or defective equipment can cause severe electrical burns and fatal electrocution.
• Crane and Forklift Accidents: Improper operation, mechanical failure, or unsecured loads can lead to catastrophic accidents.
• Trench Collapses: Excavations that are not properly shored or sloped can collapse without warning, burying workers inside.
• Welding and Fire Accidents: Improperly handled flammable materials or welding equipment can lead to devastating fires and explosions.
• Exposure to Toxic Substances: Workers can suffer long-term health consequences from exposure to asbestos, lead, chemical solvents, and other hazardous materials without proper protective gear.

When a contractor, property owner, or manufacturer fails to follow safety rules, they put lives at risk. Our job is to hold them accountable for the harm they cause.

Workers’ Compensation vs. Third-Party Construction Accident Claims

If you were injured while on the job, your path to recovery can seem confusing. You’ve likely heard about workers’ compensation, but you may not know about another, often more significant, source of recovery: a third-party personal injury claim. Understanding the difference is critical, and having a law firm that excels at both is your greatest advantage.

Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that most employers in New Jersey are required to carry. It is a “no-fault” system, which means you do not have to prove your employer was negligent to receive benefits. As long as you were injured in the course of your employment, you are generally entitled to:

1. Medical Treatment: Your employer’s insurance pays for all necessary and reasonable medical care related to your injury.
2. Temporary Disability Benefits: If you are unable to work while you recover, you can receive a portion of your lost wages (typically 70%).
3. Permanent Disability Benefits: If your injury results in a permanent impairment, you may be eligible for additional benefits, even if you can eventually return to work.

However, workers’ compensation has significant limitations. It does not provide any compensation for your pain and suffering, your emotional distress, or the full amount of your lost income. This is where a third-party claim becomes so important.

The Power of a Third-Party Personal Injury Claim

While workers’ compensation laws generally prevent you from suing your direct employer or a co-worker, you absolutely have the right to sue any other person or company whose negligence contributed to your accident. This is called a third-party claim.

These claims are essential because they allow you to recover the damages that workers’ compensation does not cover, including:

• 100% of Your Past and Future Lost Wages: All the income you’ve lost and will lose because of the injury.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and discomfort you have endured.
• Emotional Distress: Acknowledgment of the anxiety, depression, and trauma caused by the accident.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Compensation for your inability to participate in hobbies and activities you once loved.
• Future Medical Expenses: The cost of any ongoing care, therapy, or equipment you will need for the rest of your life.

At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, we meticulously investigate your accident to identify all potential third parties. We then pursue these claims aggressively while simultaneously managing your workers’ compensation case, creating a comprehensive legal strategy designed to secure the maximum possible recovery for you and your family.

Who May Be Held Liable in a Hackensack Construction Site Accident Lawsuit?

Identifying all responsible parties in a construction accident requires a deep understanding of the complex relationships on a worksite. Liability can extend far beyond a single person or company. Our experienced legal team will investigate every angle to determine who can be held accountable. Potential liable parties include:

• General Contractors: The GC has overall responsibility for safety on the entire worksite. If they failed to implement safety protocols, coordinate trades properly, or correct known hazards, they can be held liable.
• Subcontractors: If your injury was caused by the negligence of a different crew (e.g., an electrician leaves live wires exposed, injuring a plumber), that subcontractor’s company can be held responsible.
• Property Owners and Developers: Owners have a duty to ensure their property is reasonably safe and to warn of non-obvious dangers.
• Architects and Engineers: If a structural collapse or other accident is caused by a fundamental flaw in the building’s design or plans, the design professionals may be liable.
• Equipment Manufacturers: If you were injured because of a defective piece of machinery—like a malfunctioning saw, a faulty harness, or a poorly designed forklift—you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
• Third-Party Drivers: A driver from a cement company or a materials delivery service who causes a crash on or near the site can be held liable for the injuries they cause.

Our investigators will preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and hire top industry experts to pinpoint every act of negligence that led to your harm. We leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice for you.

Hackensack, NJ Construction Accident Claims FAQs

After a serious accident, it’s normal to have a million questions running through your mind. We are here to provide clear, honest answers. Here are a few of the questions our clients in Hackensack and the surrounding melting pot communities of Teaneck, Englewood, and South Hackensack often ask.

Contact Our Trusted Hackensack Construction Accident Lawyers Today

Courage Defines Us. Justice Drives Us. Our Clients Inspire Us.

This is more than a slogan to us; it is the principle that guides everything we do. We see the courage it takes for you to face each day after a life-altering injury. That courage inspires us to fight relentlessly for the justice that drives us.

Let our family at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi fight for your family. The insurance companies have teams of lawyers working to pay you as little as possible. It’s time to level the playing field with a team of your own.

Contact us today at (201) 585-9111 or through our online form.  Your consultation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation. We will listen to your story, answer your questions, and tell you how we can help. You will pay no attorney’s fees unless we win your case.

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Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C. – Hackensack Office

Court Plaza South, 21 Main St Suite 203

Hackensack, NJ 07601, United States

Ph: (201) 292-8182