Road Construction Accident Lawyers Richmond Hill Queens NY

Nicholas D. – Nighttime Paving Worker Injured in Richmond Hill Queens Nicholas D. worked for a roadway contractor performing overnight paving operations near Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill Queens. His crew was milling old pavement, setting barriers, and preparing fresh asphalt while traffic was reduced and lanes were temporarily closed. Shortly after midnight, a dump truck carrying hot asphalt began backing toward the paving machine. Nicholas was transporting tools between the roller and the paving operation when he slipped on loose gravel and uneven pavement while attempting to avoid the truck. He suffered: Cervical disc herniations Lumbar disc injuries Torn rotator cuff Knee injuries Nerve damage to the left leg Chronic lower back pain Initially, the insurance company delayed MRI authorization and questioned the severity of his injuries. Cass & Peters helped Nicholas: Obtain orthopedic and neurological evaluations Secure temporary disability payments Obtain approval for physical therapy and diagnostic studies Protect his rights during workers compensation hearings Continue wage replacement benefits and medical treatment Today, Nicholas continues rehabilitation while receiving workers compensation benefits.

• Are New York State DOT workers covered by workers compensation?
  Yes. Employees of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) are generally covered by workers compensation benefits. However, workers employed directly by the federal government or the Federal Department of Transportation are typically covered under separate federal compensation systems rather than New York workers compensation laws.
• Who are road construction workers?
  Road construction workers include highway laborers, DOT workers, paving crews, utility workers, survey crews, traffic control workers, flaggers, dump truck drivers, and heavy equipment operators.
• What types of accidents occur on roadway construction projects?
  Common accidents include vehicle intrusions into work zones, dump truck backover accidents, struck-by accidents, falls, trench collapses, forklift accidents, burns from hot asphalt, and electrocutions.
• Can road construction workers receive workers compensation benefits?
  Yes. Injured workers may qualify for medical treatment, lost wages, temporary disability benefits, permanency awards, and other benefits.
• Can I sue another driver who caused my work-zone accident?
  Possibly. If a negligent driver, contractor, or equipment manufacturer contributed to your injuries, additional third-party claims may exist.
• What heavy equipment is commonly involved in roadway accidents?
  Excavators, dump trucks, pavers, rollers, backhoes, skid steers, front-end loaders, forklifts, and milling machines are commonly involved in construction accidents.
• What injuries are common among highway workers?
  Workers frequently suffer herniated discs, shoulder tears, knee injuries, fractures, burns, hearing loss, crush injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and permanent disabilities.

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