Union City Construction Accident Attorneys

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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in New Jersey?

Construction sites are always dangerous places to be around or in.

If you've been injured in a construction accident in New Jersey, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention.

Different Types of Construction Accidents in Union City New Jersey

There are 2 main categories of Construction Accidents in Union City.

The first encompasses all injures sustained by people who are not employed at the construction site. Most of the time, these cases involve a pedestrian being hit by falling debris. In these situations, a normal personal injury suit will occur.

The second type is when it is a construction worker that is injured on site. In most situations, the worker's only recourse is worker's compensation, but there are occasionally circumstances where the employee can collect more. If the employee was injured by a co-worker or the accident stemmed from a defective product, the construction worker may be able to recover greater damages.

The first encompasses all injures sustained by people who are not employed at the construction site. Most of the time, these cases involve a pedestrian being hit by falling debris. In these situations, a normal personal injury suit will occur.

Help with your Construction Accident in New Jersey

If you were injured in a Construction Accident, no matter if you were an employee or a pedestrian, you should always contact a Union City lawyer who knows how to handle Construction Accidents.

Talk to a Personal Injury Law Attorney now!

Life in Union City

Union City is situated in Hudson County in the state of New Jersey. Its population is just over 67,000, but it is the most densely populated city in the entire U.S. Union City is nicknamed both the "Embroidery Capital of the United States" and "Havana on the Hudson". These nicknames come from the waves of German and Cuban immigrants that greatly influenced the city's culture.

Union City is famous for being an outstanding place for retail and business. The centerpiece of the city is Bergenline Avenue, which is the longest commercial avenue in New Jersey. Bergenline Avenue features over 300 retail stores and eateries, and has been locally nicknamed as the "Miracle Mile". The area is the main commercial landing for the Northern Hudson County area.

In addition to Bergenline Avenue's influence, many businesses are flocking to Union City to take advantage of its favorable business sales tax incentives. Union City is located within in the Urban Enterprise Zone, which is a New Jersey Program established in order to assist cities in their commercial development. Revenue generated from the tax breaks is collected into a fund to assist Union City commercial projects.

Lawyers in Union City, New Jersey typically process legal claims at the Hudson County Municipal Court. Serving the nation's most densely populated city, Union City lawyers are accustomed to addressing a variety of unique and challenging legal issues.

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