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.

Road construction workers perform some of the most dangerous jobs in New York. Whether resurfacing highways, repairing city streets, installing underground utilities, directing traffic, operating heavy equipment, or working overnight paving projects, roadway workers face constant exposure to serious hazards. Workers in Richmond Hill Queens and throughout New York may be employed as: Highway construction workers Highway maintenance workers DOT workers Asphalt workers Paving crews Utility workers Survey crews Traffic control workers Flaggers Heavy equipment operators Operating engineers Dump truck drivers Forklift operators Concrete workers Sewer and water main crews These workers routinely operate and work around dangerous equipment including: Excavators Backhoes Asphalt pavers Milling machines Rollers Dump trucks Forklifts Skid steers Front-end loaders Concrete saws Jackhammers Many projects are performed overnight when visibility is poor and workers are exposed to moving traffic. Drivers entering active work zones while distracted, speeding, intoxicated, or simply ignoring traffic control devices create extremely dangerous conditions. Road construction workers frequently suffer injuries when struck by dump trucks, paving machines, loaders, forklifts, or vehicles entering construction zones. Slip and falls on gravel, burns from hot asphalt, trench collapses, electrocutions, falling materials, and repetitive trauma injuries are also common. Survey crews and utility workers installing water mains, gas lines, and sewer systems may work inside trenches and around underground electrical systems. Equipment operators face risks involving rollovers, crush injuries, and blind spots around heavy machinery. Flaggers and traffic control workers spend hours exposed to moving vehicles with very little protection. Common injuries include: Herniated discs Neck injuries Torn rotator cuffs Meniscus tears Knee injuries Fractures Burns Crush injuries Traumatic brain injuries Hearing loss Carpal tunnel syndrome PTSD Permanent disability Workers injured on road construction projects may qualify for workers compensation benefits including medical treatment, temporary disability payments, permanency awards, and lost wages. In certain situations involving negligent drivers, defective equipment, or third parties, additional claims may also exist. Cass & Peters represents road construction workers throughout Richmond Hill Queens and surrounding communities, helping injured workers protect their rights and secure the benefits they deserve.

• 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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