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 high price - construction workers and members of the public are too frequently injured or killed on or near construction sites.
To talk with a lawyer about your construction accident and whether we can help you, contact our Manhattan law firm to schedule a free initial consultation.
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. Over the past 30 years, we have obtained many large verdicts and settlements for injured workers and others.
Serious accidents on construction sites
By their very nature, construction sites are dangerous. Heights, cranes, heavy equipment, and open flames are everyday aspects of construction work. When these hazards mix with negligent behavior, serious injuries or death can occur.
If you suffered a work injury or have been injured near a construction site by the negligence of a third party - such as a subcontractor, a materials supplier, or a truck driver - we can help. Our clients have included people injured in construction accidents involving:
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Falling debris and tools
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Building collapses
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Ladder falls and accidents
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Roof accidents
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Wall collapse
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Shoring accidents
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Crane accidents
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Scaffolding falls and collapses
Accidents such as these can be caused by defective tools and machinery, defects in scaffolding and ladders, equipment malfunction, electrocution, negligent operation of tools, reckless behavior, unsafe working conditions, OSHA violations, 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 construction workers from falls from scaffolding, ladders and other heights.
This law 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 standards, they can be liable for falls from scaffolding, ladders, and catwalks.
Third-party construction accident 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 that 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.
