Personal Injury Law

Long Island Tree Trimmer Injured by Chainsaw and 8 Foot Fall

By Paul Napoli

An accident Monday afternoon involving a chainsaw and a ladder has injured an employee of a tree trimming company, www.longislandpress.com reports.

Nassau County police told the news website that the accident happened about 3:45 p.m. on Foxhurst Road in Oceanside when the chainsaw used by Frank Villegas, 63, of Hempstead, bounced off a tree limb and seriously cut his arm. He then lost his balance and fell off his ladder to the ground 6 or 8 feet below.

Emergency services transported Villegas to South Nassau Communities Hospital where they list him in serious but stable condition.

Many factors must be taken into consideration when determining if a worker's injury or death was the result of negligence, equipment failure or dangerous working conditions. If you have suffered injuries while on the job, you may be entitled to compensation such as medical expenses, lost wages and pain & suffering. If your loved one has been injured or killed on the job, you may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, lost prospect of receiving an inheritance and the loss of financial support for the loved one's personal injury or wrongful death.

At Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP we are experienced in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Contact us to discuss what you can do to recover for the loss call 888-529-4669 or visit www.NBRLawFirm.com today.

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on April 06, 2010 (boomark / email).