NEW YORK CITY CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYER

 

NEW YORK CITY CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYER

If you were hurt in a construction site accident, you need an experienced NYC construction accident lawyer to protect your right to fair compensation. Workers hurt on construction sites have looked to Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. for over 40 years. We fight hard to get justice for injured workers. Contact us at (212) 969-8296 for a free consultation.

Our work accident lawyers know how that construction accident injuries are often severe. Your life can quickly change in ways you never imagined—while medical bills start to pile up and you struggle to recover. In many cases, workers’ compensation isn’t enough to get by.

Our New York City law firm is here to help. You can call us anytime to learn more about your options for getting fair compensation. Our accident lawyers will review your case for free, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more.

EXPERIENCE COUNTS WHEN CHOOSING YOUR NEW YORK CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Getting financial compensation can be key to protecting yourself and getting the medical attention you need. Unfortunately, laws designed to protect workers are complex and you could be facing an uphill battle. At Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C., our NYC personal injury lawyers can help.

When workers are hurt on construction sites, they might think that workers’ compensation is their only option. While workers’ comp is valuable, you may be entitled to hold someone else responsible for your injuries via a third-party claim. Our lawyers focus on finding the cause of your construction accident so that the responsible party is held accountable.

NYC CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Construction is NYC’s most dangerous occupation. In 2018, 30% of all NYC work fatalities were in the private construction industry. That number—22—represents a slight increase from 2017, where 20 construction-related deaths were reported. Hundreds of additional workers suffer serious injuries in construction accidents every year.

On a nationwide scale, transportation-related incidents caused the greatest number of work fatalities. In NYC, most work-related construction deaths were caused by:

• Contact with machinery or objects
• Slips, trips and falls

In NYC, working from heights is common on construction sites—so it isn’t surprising that falls account for a higher proportion of serious injuries. The city and labor authorities have passed laws designed to protect workers from these and other dangers. Unfortunately, the people in charge often cut corners to make a bigger profit. 

At Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C., we fight to keep you from becoming a statistic. Our lawyers personally handle your case with one goal in mind: getting the full amount of compensation you deserve. Call our office today to get to know our legal team and how we can help.

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

Our experienced accident lawyers at Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. handle all types of construction accident cases, including those involving:

• Scaffolding falls
• Roof and ladder falls
• Falling objects and debris
• Equipment malfunction
• Dangerous tools and machinery
• Nail gun accidents
• Crane accidents
• Forklift accidents
• Accidents involving excavation work
• Brazing and welding accidents
• Electrocution and electric shock
• Fires and explosions
• Exposure to toxic chemicals

You might think that these types of dangers are common to all construction zones. While that’s often true, it does not minimize your right to be fairly compensated for your injuries. 

WHAT ARE COMMON CAUSES OF NYC CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS?

It’s unfortunate that construction accidents can often be traced back to the same causes. The root cause of many accidents and injuries is simple negligence. That means someone neglected their duties and you were hurt as a result. 

Frequent causes of NYC construction accidents include:

• Lack of proper protective equipment
• Failure to properly secure or install scaffolding
• Improperly maintained equipment, machinery and tools
• Lack of appropriate training for handling heavy machinery and complex equipment
• Defects in equipment and machinery on work sites
• Lack proper supervision
• Failure to communicate

NYC has enacted laws specifically designed to impose liability on the parties who control safety on construction sites. Proving the cause of the accident can impact the types of compensation available in your case.

Our accident attorneys at Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. know the details of these laws and will work to find out what happened in your case.

SECTION 240: NYC SCAFFOLDING LAW

For example, Section 240 of the New York Labor Law provides rules for using scaffolding on a construction site. The law provides:

• Scaffolding installed more than 20 feet off the ground must have a safety rail made of suitable material that is at least 34 inches high
• The safety railing must cover all sides and ends of the scaffolding, with only sufficient openings to allow delivery of necessary materials
• The scaffolding must be constructed to bear four times the maximum weight required
• The scaffolding must be properly secured to prevent swaying away from the building and the structure

Under the scaffolding law, strict liability applies. That means you don’t have to show that the owner or contractor was careless to get compensation. If our lawyers can get the evidence to show a violation of Section 240, you have the right to pursue compensation.

SECTION 200: DUTY TO PROVIDE SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS