Construction and Scaffold Accidents

Helping Victims of Construction and Scaffold Accidents

As the Hudson Valley and New York City continually grow and undergo construction, an unfortunate side effect of this growth is injuries to our construction workers and the public in general. Construction projects, by their nature, create dangers that can result in severe injuries and wrongful death.

 

In many projects, scaffolding, ladders, and other aids are used by construction workers for them to conduct their work from heights. While necessary for the job, they pose a potential threat to any worker or persons below the heightened work area. In the event of a fall or equipment collapse, the result can cause catastrophic injuries or death.

 

Due to the severity of these injuries, the State of New York has established laws to assist injured workers and other persons on the work site, which benefits their personal injury claim. Under specific sections of the New York State Labor Law, the land owner and general contractor(s) must provide their employees with a safe work environment. 

Addressing Construction Accidents

Sadly, construction injuries often occur directly from the general contractor or the landlord not following these safety regulations. The victims of their negligence have a right to personal injury compensation as well as workers’ compensation reimbursement.

 

The primary cause of construction accidents involving height are as follows: 

- Defective scaffolding equipment

- Poor employee training

- Failure to provide workers with sufficient fall protection

- Improper installation of ladders or scaffolding

- Falling objects from the work site

- Improperly covered manholes or other recesses

- Demolition accidents

- Faulty crane placement

After such an injury or wrongful death of a loved one, you are dealing with many issues, including medical costs, lost wages, and the stress of injury or death.

We Fight for You

As experienced personal injury attorneys, we want to assist you in your fight for the compensation that you and your family deserve as a result of the failure of the contractor and landlord in not providing a safe work environment.

 

Schonberg Law Offices will be there for you through this challenging journey. We will take the necessary steps to fight on your behalf. This firm represents clients through the Hudson Valley and the Five Boroughs of New York. If you are a victim of a construction accident, we are here for you. Please call Schonberg Law Offices 24 hours at 845-928-3030 for a free consultation.

Get information or ask for professional advice – call our team at (845) 928-3030.

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