Construction Site Accidents

New York Construction Accident Lawyers

New York City always seems to be under construction. Building sites, excavations, and street detours are a permanent feature of New York life. All this activity comes with a price—accidents to construction workers and members of the public. By their very nature, construction sites are dangerous. Heights, heavy equipment, and open flames are everyday aspects of construction work. When these hazards mix with negligent behavior, serious injuries can occur.

Obtaining large verdicts and settlements for injured construction workers and passersby

At Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley, our attorneys help people who have been injured in construction site accidents seek payment for their injuries. Injured workers and passersby may be able to obtain compensation for past and future medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We have obtained many large verdicts and settlements for injured workers and others. To find out whether we can help you, contact our Manhattan law firm to schedule a free initial consultation.

Accidents on construction sites

If you have been injured on a construction site by the negligence of a third party, such as a subcontractor, a materials supplier, or truck driver, we can help. Our clients have included people injured by:

• Fires and explosions
• Falling debris
• Building collapses
• Ladder accidents
• Roof accidents
• Wall collapse
• Shoring accidents
• Scaffolding accidents
• Crane accidents

Accidents such as these can be caused by defective machinery, negligent operation of tools, or failure to post warning signs, fences, and guards.

Scaffolding Law

New York construction workers are protected by Section 240 of New York State’s labor law, often referred to as the Scaffolding Law. Simply put, the law requires employers to protect workers from falling. It allows construction workers to file claims for compensation that would be impossible in other states, where they are limited to Worker’s Compensation and third party claims. Even if employers are in full compliance with OSHA, they can be liable for falls from scaffolding, ladders, and catwalks.

Third party construction claims

If you are injured by the negligence of a third party who is not your employer while on a construction site, we can help. Poor training, incorrect assembly, misconduct, and failure to follow standard procedures all contribute to many construction accidents each year. Subcontractors, delivery drivers, security guards, and materials suppliers may be held liable in the event their negligence causes injuries.

To learn how the lawyers at Shandell, Blitz, Blitz & Ashley can help you seek compensation for any construction accident, contact us for a free initial consultation.