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Our NYC construction accident law firm, with offices in Manhattan (NYC) and Westchester has decades of experience in representing construction workers who suffered on the job injuries. If you were injured because of a dangerous site condition, a dangerous work practice, or because you were not provided with adequate safety gear, then you have a lawsuit. You can collect workers compensation and bring a lawsuit. Let our construction accident law form get you what you deserve.
New York’s Labor Laws, including Labor Law 200 and Labor Law 241, allow construction workers in New York to sue if they are injured because of a dangerous condition on the work site. If you suffered an on the job injury because of a dangerous condition on the work site, call our New York City and Westchester construction accident law from today;
What Types Of Construction Accidents Can I Sue For
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- Slip, Trip and Fall on Debris
- Demolition Accidents
- Electrical Hazards
- Unsafe Ladders And Scaffolds
- Saw Accidents
Injured On A Construction Site In New York- You Are Entitled To More Than Just Workers Compensation
Can I Sue For Personal Injuries On A Construction Site If I Got Hurt Because Of A Dangerous Condition
New York State Labor Law 241
The experienced New York construction accident lawyers in our NYC construction accident law firm know that New York’s Labor Law 241 make the general contractors and property owners on commercial construction projects responsible to comply with all of New York’s Labor Laws and a violation of any of the concrete New York’s Labor Laws or a dangerous condition on site allows injured construction workers to hold the landowner or general contractor liable for the injury. New York law requires that general contractors are required to provide construction workers with a safe workplace environment and a contractor who fails to do so may be held responsible for any resulting injuries. Unfortunately, despite the state, federal, and municipal laws established to protect workers, building sites are some of the most hazardous workplaces across the nation. To assert their legal rights, construction workers who were hurt due to an unsafe condition on the job need a New York construction accident lawyer to vigorously advocate for them. The Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC is a Westchester and NYC construction accident law firm that has more than two decades of experience helping accident victims win the compensation that they deserve.
New York State Labor Law Section 200
Our NYC construction accident lawyers knot that this law imposes a legal duty on building owners and general contractors to protect the health and safety of all construction workers. Section 200 also states that an employer must adequately maintain and guard all building site equipment and machinery and provide workers with sufficient safety warnings. If a building owner or general contractor fails to meet this requirement, and a worker is injured as a result, the owner or general contractor is responsible for all of the worker’s injuries, including lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. Under the law, an injured construction worker is not required to prove that the general contractor was directly at fault in order to recovering compensation for his or her injuries. Instead, the law places the responsibility on the general contractor and building site owner to provide a safe work site and if an accident occurred because the building site owner failed to provide a safe work site and equipment in good condition, then the building owner and general contractor can be sued. Our New York construction accident lawyers have extensive experience in representing injured construction workers.
Common examples of unsafe site conditions include accidents involving slip and falls caused by dirty or debris ridden work sites, falls due to defective ladders, scaffolds, planks that are below OSHA rating, unguarded saws or saws that have defective or removed guards, electrocution accidents caused by live wires or unmarked lines. No matter how your injury occurred, the lawyers at our NYC and White Plains construction accident law firm have the experience to win your case.
For A Free Consultation With Our Construction Accident Lawfirm, Call Us:
Our Manhattan Construction Accident Law Firm: (212) 858-0503
Our Westchester Construction Accident Law Firm: (914) 574-8330
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Our Manhattan, Nyc Office
18 West 33rd Street
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New York, NY 10001
Tel :(212) 858-0503
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White Plains, NY 10601
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What Do Our Prior Clients Say About Our Construction Accident Law Firm
Mr. Joseph took my case when I didn’t know where to turn. I had a previous lawyer who was not very helpful, and I decided to find help elsewhere.
The moment I started sharing my story with Mr. Joseph on the telephone, he made me feel like someone cared. He listened. He helped. Thats all I wanted.
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~M. Hamilton
New York Construction Accident Law Firm Representing Construction Workers Injured By Dangerous Worksite Conditions
Stepping On Debris Or Slipping On Debris
Can I sue if I slipped on debris on a construction site. Our New York City construction accident lawyers know that the New York Industrial Code requires that all passageways on construction sites be kept free from accumulations of dirt and debris and from any other obstructions or conditions which could cause tripping. New York law also requires that sharp projections which could cut or puncture any construction worker must be removed or covered. This section applies in the all too common situations where nails are stepped on which are left lying around or debris, such as scrap wood or metal is left in a passageway. Another section of the same regulation requires that the parts of floors, platforms and similar areas where people work or pass by must be kept free from accumulations of dirt and debris and from scattered tools and materials and from sharp projections insofar as may be consistent with the work being performed. These provisions taken together provide firm standards which are intended to keep workers who are often carrying heavy materials or dangerous equipment from falling and getting hurt.
Demolition Accidents
Demolition workers are also constantly exposed to falling debris, objects and collapsing walls and other structures. Labor Law 241 and the New York industrial code has numerous sections which protect demolition workers from unsafe site conditions. Some of the more common unsafe site conditions that construction workers encounter while doing demolition includes debris being thrown. To prevent this hazard, the New York Industrial Code requires that safe means of disposing of debris be used, including chutes and that safety nets and sidewalk sheds be provided to protect workers who are working underneath an area where demolition is occurring.
Another common unsafe site condition is structural collapses of walls, studs, beams and other materials collapsing. To protect construction workers from being injured from collapsing structural components, the Code prohibits parts of buildings from being left unguarded in such a condition that such parts may fall, collapse or be weakened by wind, pressure or vibration. Likewise, there must be inspections during hand demolition to ensure proper bracing and shoring to prevent personal injuries caused by weakened and deteriorated floors or walls or injury from loosened material. Therefore, if you were injured because of falling debris or collapsing walls or other structures, or because there was inadequate bracing, shoring, or a lack of overhead protection, you are entitled to money for your personal injuries under Labor Law 241.
Electrical Hazards- Live Wires
One of the most important questions for a construction worker who was electrocuted on a New York construction site, is” I was electrocuted, Can I Sue” The answer is usually Yes.
The construction accident attorneys at our NYC construction accident law firm, know that a live wire on a construction site is a hazardous condition that construction workers need to be protected from. Any time a worker or their equipment comes in contact with a live wire, the result can be devastating and sometimes fatal. Often contractors cover wires before the electrical work is done by closing walls or installing drop ceilings over the wires, which exposes workers to the danger of coming into contact with a live wire and being electrocuted.
New York’s Labor laws have strict requirements that are intended to protect workers from being electrocuted. For example New York’s Industrial Code requires that before any work is started, including any construction, demolition or excavation site work, the contractor must determine the voltage levels of all energized power lines and power facilities around the work site and that all electrical sources be identified by voltage level and phase. The contractors are also required to inspect and determine if any electrical power circuit, (both exposed or concealed) is located in a position where the performance of the construction work will place any person, tool or machine into physical or electrical contact and the contractor and building site owner must post and maintain proper warning signs where any circuits exist. In addition to just warning the workers, the general contractor and building site owner is required to make sure that no workers perform work close enough to a power circuit that they may come in contact with the electrical current, unless the worker is protected against electric shock by de-energizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding the circuit with effective insulation or other means. In other words, if you were shocked at a construction site, it was the general contractors fault for allowing you to work near live current, without proper protection.
If suffered a personal injury in an electrical accident on a job site, call our construction accident law firm for a free consultation.
Eye Injuries
If you suffered an eye injury because you were not provided with eye protection or adequate eye protection then you have a lawsuit. The New York Industrial Code requires that all construction workers be provided with approved eye protection equipment which is suitable to protect the worker from the types of hazards involved in their work. Eye protection is specifically required to protect construction workers while they are employed in welding, burning or cutting operations or in chipping, cutting or grinding any material from which particles may fly, or while engaged in any other operation which may endanger the eyes… If you suffered an eye injury while performing any of these construction activities because something flew into your eye, you can sue the general contractor and building site owner, for failing to provide proper eye protection.
For a free consultation with our construction accident law firm for an eye injury on a construction site, call us.
Exposure To Dangerous Fumes Or Air Particles
Often construction workers, especially those who work in demolition have to work around hazardous fumes or substances, including gases, aesbestos, mold or other chemicals. New York’s industrial code requires that workers be provided with proper protection to protect their lungs from injury and illness. New York’s Industrial Code requires that workers who can be endangered by fumes or dangerous chemicals be provided with respirators which are suitable for the type of work being done and for the particular air contaminant that is present at the job site. Our construction injury attorneys know that merely providing a respirator is not enough, the law also requires that the contractor maintain the respirator in good repair and make sure that it remains in proper working condition. Maintenance is also an important aspect in providing for the safety of construction workers, so the New York Industrial Code requires that general contractors and building site owners provide daily inspection and cleaning of the respirator, as well as weekly disinfecting of the respirators. Respirators must also be disinfected before being transferred from one person to another. Proper storage of the respirators is also essential to preventing illness, so the New York Industrial Code requires that the respirators be stored in closed containers when they are not in use.
Protective- Clothing- Corrosive Substances And Chemical
Often construction workers are required to work with chemicals and materials that can cause burns if it gets directly on the skin, such as acids, high temperature water or even cement. To protect workers from the corrosive substances that workers are required to handle, the New York Industrial Code requires that every construction worker that has to work with or use or handle corrosive substances or chemicals be provided with appropriate protective apparel as well as approved eye protection. If you suffered a thermal or chemical burn while doing construction or demolition because you were not provided with adequate clothing to protect you from the chemicals or corrosive substances that you had to work with or work around, the general contractor and building side owner are required to compensate you for your injuries. For a free consultation on a construction injury case where you were not provided with proper protective clothing, call our construction accident law firm.
Slip, Trip And Fall Accidents On Construction Sites
Our New York Construction accident lawyers know that construction workers often have to carry heavy materials and tools, and they have to concentrate on the work they are doing and are not able to look down at the ground. So New York law recognizes that construction workers have the right to assume that the passage ways are free from slippery substances, such as snow, ice, gas, grease or other debris.
New York law requires that construction workers be provided with safe walkways to perform their work. If you were injured because you slipped on a slippery substance, such as grease or ice or tripped on debris, such as discarded materials, then you can sue for your personal injuries. Where construction companies cut corners to get the work done quicker and leave debris all over the site, they are responsible to compensate the construction worker who gets hurt because they left debris all over the worksite. These regulations apply whether you slip and fall and get hurt, or if you trip and something you are carrying falls on you.
If you were injured on a Westchester or New York City construction site because you slipped or tripped because of a dangerous condition, call our Westchester construction accident lawyers or our Manhattan construction injury attorneys. Our construction accident law firm will get you the compensation that you deserve.
Unguarded Holes And Dangerous Openings And Gaps
If you were injured because you stepped in an unguarded hole or dangerous opening, then you have a case. Whether you stepped in an opening in rebar, a piece of wood covering a hole that moved under your weight or an uncovered drain, or you fell in an elevator shaft you were not provided with a safe construction site. New York’s Industrial Code requires that all hazardous openings into which a construction worker may step or fall be guarded by a substantial cover fastened in place or by a safety railing. Our N.Y.C. construction accident lawyers know that the insurance companies claim that access to the area is necessary, but our lawyers know that a need for access is not a defense because the regulations also requires that where free access into such an opening is required by work in progress, a barrier or safety railing must guard the opening and the means of free access to the opening shall be a substantial gate and the gate must swing in a direction away from the opening and shall be kept latched except for entry and exit. The New York Courts have recognized that “hazardous opening” are any opening large enough for a person to fit into. Often in large New York City projects, there are large holes that construction workers must work around. In these circumstances, the regulation requires that where employees are required to work close to the edge of such an opening such employees shall be protected as follows: Two-inch planking, full size, or material of equivalent strength installed not more than one floor or 15 feet, whichever is less, beneath the opening; or an approved life net installed not more than five feet beneath the opening; or an approved safety belt with attached lifeline which is properly secured to a substantial fixed anchorage. The lawyers at our Westchester and Manhattan construction accident law firm know that falls through unguarded holes are an accident waiting to happen.
Call us for a free consultation with our construction accident law firm, for an accident involving an unguarded hole, opening, or elevator shaft accident.
If you were injured in a construction accident in New York City, call our Manhattan Construction Accident Law Firm for an appointment (212) 858-0503.
For an appointment with our Westchester Construction Accident Law Firm, in our White Plains office, call (914) 354-3809.
