New York City Construction Accident Cases

Construction Accident Attorney in New York City

Working on a construction site in New York is one of the most dangerous ways to earn a living. Every day, construction workers face dangers while working around and with scaffolding, ladders, power tools, trenches, forklifts, power machinery, conveyors, cranes and other dangerous equipment. Even with all the safety rules in place, there are frequent serious injury accidents that take place, as well as fatal injury cases. We have extensive knowledge and experience in all types of construction accidents as well as New York State labor law. We represent clients who have suffered an injury in ladder accidents, scaffolding accidents and other serious injury cases.

When faulty scaffolding collapses, the worker can suffer fractures, brain damage and other serious injuries; those that are using ladders that tip, are defective, unsecured or are hit by falling objects can have their lives forever changed in an instant. Explosions, tool malfunctions, cave-ins and demolition operations can lead to disfigurement, permanent disability or long term medical conditions that require extensive care and treatment, sometimes for the remaining lifetime of the victim. Any construction accident case should be addressed by a high quality and proven New York City personal injury lawyer from Hecht, Kleeger, Pintel & Damashek.

Fighting for Justice - Protecting Victims of Ladder & Scaffolding Accidents

Those who work in this industry are protected under New York Labor Law section 200, 240 and 241. You or your loved one is protected from dangerous or unsafe working conditions. There are potential remedies available to injured victims beyond workers' compensation in many cases. It is often possible to file a suit against property owners, general contractors or other third parties that contributed to the injury or death. Our legal team can evaluate your case to determine how to proceed in seeking compensation for the injuries and other damages suffered in a construction accident case.

Whether your injuries are the result of a defective ladder, collapsed scaffold, trench, equipment failure or other dangerous situation, you have protection under state law. New York Labor Law section 240 provides for special protection for workers who have fallen victim to what is termed "gravity-related accidents". These are cases in which a fall occurs through an unguarded floor opening, ladder or scaffolding. It can also be applied in cases in which a worker is injured by falling debris, tools or other items.

Those who have suffered a serious injury in a construction accident, or the close families of those who have lost their lives have the right to seek compensation for damages through a civil claim against the liable parties in many cases. Our firm is very experienced in New York labor law and will evaluate your specific case and advise you what legal action can be taken on your behalf. We are aggressive in pursuing compensation for our injured clients or the families of those who have lost their lives in construction accident cases. We are available to discuss your case 24/7.

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