Garden City, New York, Lawyers

Experienced and Aggressive Representation in Construction Site Accidents

Serious personal injury and wrongful deaths occur at New York construction sites more frequently than one might expect. Falls and being hit by a falling object are the leading cause of fatalities and injuries in the construction industry. Owners and general contractors are obligated to keep construction sites safe. If a construction site accident occurs, an owner or contractor might be legally responsible if they were negligent. In the case of people being injured or killed by a fall or being struck by a falling object, the owner and contractor are responsible no matter who caused the accident.

At the Law Offices of Gary S. Alweiss, we are experienced in all facets of construction site accidents. For a free initial consultation, contact our offices or call us at 1-888-496-6766.

New York Construction Accidents - Attorneys with Labor Law Experience

We are well versed in the details of New York Labor Law Section 240 and New York Labor Law Section 241, known as the "safe place to work act" or the "scaffold laws". These sections have been in place since the late 1800s, and provide that if a worker is injured on the job as a result of a fall, whether from a ladder, a scaffold or any other height, or if a worker is injured as the result of being hit with a falling object on a construction site, the owner and the general contractor are responsible. This is true even if the injury was caused by the worker's negligence or refusal to use safety equipment, and it is true even if the injury was caused by the worker's impairment by drugs or alcohol.

On New York construction sites, some common causes of falls and injuries include:

• Open or uncovered holes in floor or ground
• Misuse of ladders
• Improperly constructed scaffolding
• Failure to secure tools and material
• Lack of heavy equipment training
• Construction equipment accidents
• Conditions which allow falling objects to strike workers
• Failure to use nets or canopies to catch falling objects
• Inadequate safety inspections
• Clear Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations

To learn more, visit our New York Construction Accident Information Center.

Construction Site Accident Claims Can Be Complicated - We Can Help

Given the many hazards that are part of construction work, construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to work. If a construction worker is injured in New York, in many cases he or she will be able to bring a claim against the owner or contractor in addition to a workers' compensation claim. Since workers' compensation benefits may not be enough to cover the expenses that can result from the serious injuries that construction accidents can cause, it is important to hold all the negligent parties responsible.

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If you have been injured in a construction site accident, please contact us or call our Garden City law office toll free at 1-888-496-6766.