Pipeline Injury Attorney

The nature of the work a steamfitter does exposes them to a range of risks that can cause serious as well as fatal injuries. Some of the factors that create risk for steamfitters include:

• Working with high-pressure pipe systems (possibility of rupture)
• Working with steam or high-pressure/high-temperature fluids (risk of serious burns)
• Welding (risk of explosion, burn or exposure to toxic fumes)
• Working with or near high-pressure pumps (risk of injury from entanglement with machinery)
• Working with a heavy pipe that must be moved into precise locations (risk of injury from falling heavy pipe)

There are many scenarios that can lead to injury for a steamfitter. The fact that they have to place and join segments of heavy pipe that can withstand high-pressure calls for precision and finesse. If a steamfitter fails to properly join a pipe or place a pipe, he or she may be at grave risk of being injured.

New York City Steam Pipe Accident Law Firm

At Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, our firm understands the risks faced by steamfitters. Our accident attorneys are exceptionally skilled trial attorneys who can help you effectively pursue compensation beyond what is available through the workers’ compensation system. We have extensive experience with bringing third-party claims against parties such as subcontractors or vendors who may have created a dangerous situation on the job site that led to your injury. Our record of success has been featured in New York’s Top Verdicts & Settlements and New York’s Top Personal Injury Litigators.

Discuss Your Claim With a Work Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured in a steam pipe accident or while working as a steamfitter, our attorneys can help you pursue all appropriate compensation. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 212-268-3222 or contact us online.