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Brazing Accident Litigation

Construction workers and welding workers rely on brazing to join building materials. However, the equipment used for brazing can be potentially dangerous. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you were injured in a brazing accident. In some situations, you may have a third-party claim for additional compensation.

At Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers, our New York City brazing accident lawyers have over 40 years of experience. We have extensive experience handling workplace injuries in New York City, NY. Our lawyers handle the most complex cases to recover maximum compensation for our clients.

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How Our Construction Accident Lawyers Can Help You With Your Workplace Accident Claim

If you have been injured in a brazing accident at work, you want to speak with an experienced New York City construction accident lawyer. An attorney reviews your legal options with you so you can make the best possible decisions for your New York City, New York case.

When you hire our attorneys, you can trust we will:

Investigate the circumstances that led to your brazing accident
Determine the claims available to you for a brazing injury
Hire the best expert witnesses as necessary to strengthen the evidence in your case
Work with you and your physicians to document the extent of your injuries
Handle all matters with the workers’ compensation insurance company, including negotiating settlements for permanent disability payments
Pursue third-party claims, if available
Defend you against claims of contributory fault
Represent you in court when necessary

Our New York City workers’ compensation attorneys have received national recognition from leading legal organizations, including The National Trial Lawyers and America’s Top 100 Attorneys. We have top ratings with Super Lawyers and Avvo, and we are also members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Contact Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free case evaluation today.

What are the Injuries that Brazing Accidents Can Cause?

Brazing joins two or more metal items by melting a filler metal and allowing it to flow into the joint to attach the metals. Brazing accidents can cause severe injuries to workers. Injuries and hazards associated with brazing include, but are not limited to:

Exposure to metal fumes and ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Crushed fingers and toes
Eye damage
Lacerations
Severe burns
Pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, and lung damage
Electrical shock

Depending on the type of materials being used, a worker could develop numerous conditions from exposure to toxic fumes, including an increased risk of cancer in some cases. Many of these injuries can be avoided if the worker follows safe practices for brazing and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for brazing activities.

What Are the Causes of New York City Brazing Accidents and Injuries?

Brazing accidents occur for many reasons. Common causes of brazing accidents include:

Inadequate equipment maintenance
Defective equipment
Failure to provide training and supervision
Lack of safety equipment or the correct safety equipment
Poor ventilation in brazing areas
Lack of training, experience, and certification
Incorrect use of equipment
Clutter and disorganized workspaces
Ignoring safety procedures
Working in dangerous situations, including substantial heights and confined spaces

If you are injured in a brazing accident in New York City, seek immediate medical treatment. Tell your doctor that your injury occurred while you were at work.

Report the accident or injury to your employer promptly. Failing to report the injury could impact a workers’ compensation claim. You have just 30 days to report on-the-job injuries to your employer.

How Can I Receive Compensation for a Brazing Accident in New York City?

If you were injured in a brazing accident, you may have more than one option for compensation – workers’ compensation and third-party claims.

Workers’ Compensation for Brazing Accidents

Employees in New York are covered by workers’ compensation. The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault insurance system for work-related injuries. If your brazing accident occurred while you were working, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.

Benefits for a workplace accident include:

Necessary and reasonable medical treatment
Temporary disability benefits, which total about 2/3 of your average weekly wages before the injury
Permanent disability benefits
Survivor benefits for wrongful death

Even though workers’ compensation coverage is required by law, it does not guarantee you will receive the benefits you deserve. Insurance companies and employers may deny and undervalue benefits to avoid paying an injured worker. Talk with our New York City workers’ compensation lawyers for help.

Third-Party Claims for Brazing Accidents

Generally, you cannot sue your employer for a work injury covered by workers’ compensation. However, if a third party contributed to the cause of the injury, you may have a third-party claim.

Third-party claims are personal injury cases. You could receive economic and non-economic damages, including:

Medical bills
All lost wages
Pain and suffering
Impairments and disabilities
Out-of-pocket expenses
Scarring and disability
Emotional distress and mental anguish
Loss of enjoyment of life and quality of life

Numerous parties could be liable for a brazing accident, including manufacturers of defective equipment, property owners, third-party vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and subcontractors. Our New York brazing accident lawyers investigate your claim to identify all parties who could be liable for your damages.

Typically, most third-party claims have a three-year statute of limitations. However, it is best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after the accident because exceptions to the statute of limitations could change the filing deadline.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our New York City Brazing Accident Attorneys

Suffering an injury at work is a traumatic experience. Our New York City brazing accident attorneys advocate for your rights and help you receive the benefits and compensation you deserve. Contact Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation today.