Buffalo, New York, Falling Brick Pedestrian Accident

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Recognized as a Super Lawyer and American Institute of Trial Lawyers Litigator of the Year, is Committed to Defending the Rights of Struck-By Injury Survivors and Falling Brick Accident Victims Across Buffalo. If You, or a Loved One, Have Been Injured by Falling Debris in An Accident That Was Not Your Fault, You Deserve Effective, Aggressive Representation and a Premises Liability Lawyer Willing to Fight for Your Rights.

We have so many workplace safety regulations in the New York State that most New Yorkers never think twice about walking past an old building or an active construction site. Rebuilds, renovations, and classical architecture are abundant in big cities throughout the state, and are, for the most part, an ordinary part of everyday life in a big city.

However, some structures and sites are filled with risks that are anything but obvious, and you do not need to look any further than Buffalo to see how. In an alarming and seemingly unusual incident, a man walking past the Liberty Building was struck by bricks that fell from the 13th floor. He survived, but had to be taken to a local hospital by ambulance. This was anything but an isolated incident.

According to a recent article published by The Wall Street Journal, falling debris from construction sites in New York City alone may be responsible for dozens of injuries each year. Aside from construction, structural defects, like crumbling facades, and the sorts of problems that arise either from age or poor maintenance, possibly play a significant role in many other accidents.

Some people might term these “freak accidents,” but these accidents, rare or not, can have very real and very serious implications for victims, survivors, and their loved ones. Far too often, the costs of care and recovery are immense and beyond the means of most working families.

You should never have to pay for an accident that was not your fault.

For more than 20 years, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has fought to protect the rights of accident victims in and around Buffalo. A recognized U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm, we know what it takes to ensure that our clients, no matter who they are or where they come from, receive unparalleled representation. If you, or a loved one, have been injured by a falling brick or other debris, our experienced team of personal injury lawyers could help you assert your rights and begin reclaiming your financial independence.

Please send us a message online or call us at 716-839-3939 to speak to a personal injury lawyer near Buffalo and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a "struck-by injury” as any injury caused by “violent contact or impact between an object or piece of equipment and a person.”

Struck-by injuries can happen anywhere, and at any time, but they are most common in and around active workplaces. In peer-reviewed studies of occupational injuries, researchers have found that falling and unsecured objects pose a much greater threat than many may assume.

The Center for Construction Research and Training, for instance, has found the following:

1. Only one-third of all struck-by injuries can be attributed to vehicles;
2. About 30% of all struck-by injuries are caused by objects that fall from a height; and
3. Around 19% of all struck-by injuries are caused by objects that fall on or from the same level.

The limitation with these statistics, and most other figures on struck-by injuries, is that they are centered more on workplace accidents and worker injuries than pedestrian accidents and injuries to passersby. Nevertheless, data provided by the construction insiders strongly suggests that workplace safety is not the priority that it should be. Unfortunately, the same principle often extends to ageing and older buildings, which are not always maintained to state standards.

You should not have to pay the price for a contractor's or landlord's negligence.

In New York, people who have been hurt by falling or unsecured objects could be entitled to significant compensation, but this does not mean that filing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit is straightforward. Do not take chances with your rights: contact the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today at 716-839-3939 to speak to an attorney and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation.

Insurance adjusters, lawyers, and judges use the term "damages" when referring to the different types of compensation available to accident victims. Damages come in several different forms and are broadly intended to provide relief concerning physical injuries, financial losses, and other accident-related hardship.

In New York, the most common types of damages in struck-by and falling object claims include:

1. Outstanding medical bills;
2. Physical rehabilitation;
3. Mental health counseling;
4. Reconstructive surgery;
5. Lost income from work;
6. Reduced or diminished earning capacity;
7. Physical pain and suffering;
8. Emotional pain and suffering;
9. Disfigurement; and
10. Wrongful death.

Unlike many other states, New York does not place any hard cap on damages in most personal injury claims. This means that you could receive as much money as you need to reclaim your financial independence and, by extension, stand your best chance of making a full recovery.

Even if there are not always strict limits on personal injury awards and settlements, claims can be subject to strict statutes of limitations. If you do not act fast, you could be forced to forfeit your rights, which could leave you much less time than you expect to file, fight, and win your lawsuit.

You should not have to make sacrifices when it comes to your rights, and you may not have to, either.

Since our founding in 2005, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has helped our clients in and around Buffalo obtain more than $250 million in damages. We could help you, too. Depending on the causes and circumstances of your falling brick pedestrian accident, our experienced team of personal injury lawyers could:

1. Investigate the causes of your struck-by injury or falling object accident;
2. Determine who should be held liable for your losses;
3. Assess your damages, accounting for the money you need now and that you will likely need in the future;
4. Protect you from predatory insurance adjusters and aggressive defense attorneys; and
5. Represent you and your interests from filing to pre-trial motions, discovery, settlement negotiations, and, if necessary, trial.

We understand that paying out-of-pocket for excellent legal representation is not always possible, especially when you need to prioritize your health and your family's well-being. Instead of asking our clients to pay upfront, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means that our payment comes as a set percentage of your settlement. If we do not win, we do not get paid, and we will not ask you to cover our legal costs.

If you think you may have a claim, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by contacting a personal injury lawyer. Please call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today to speak to a falling object injury lawyer in Buffalo and schedule your 100% free consultation as soon as possible.

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 716-839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!