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Construction Accident Attorney

Protecting construction workers injured on dangerous job sites

Construction Sites Are Deadly - Know Your Rights

Construction workers face the highest rate of workplace fatalities. You may have claims beyond workers' compensation against third parties who contributed to your accident.

Experienced Construction Accident Representation

Construction work is inherently dangerous, with workers facing risks from falls, heavy machinery, electrical hazards, and more. When safety protocols fail and workers are injured, they may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits and potentially third-party personal injury claims.

Common Construction Accidents

Falls from Heights

Scaffolding collapses, ladder accidents, roof falls, unprotected edges

Struck by Objects

Falling tools, materials, or debris from above

Electrical Accidents

Power line contact, faulty wiring, electrical burns

Caught-in/Between

Crushed by equipment, cave-ins, trench collapses

Heavy Machinery

Crane accidents, bulldozer injuries, equipment malfunctions

Chemical Exposure

Toxic fumes, asbestos, silica dust, hazardous materials

OSHA's "Fatal Four" Construction Hazards

1.

Falls (33.5% of deaths)

Inadequate fall protection, unsafe scaffolding, unguarded openings

2.

Struck by Object (11.1% of deaths)

Falling tools, unsecured materials, crane loads

3.

Electrocution (8.5% of deaths)

Power line contact, defective electrical equipment

4.

Caught-in/Between (7.3% of deaths)

Trench cave-ins, equipment rollovers, caught in machinery

Third-Party Liability in Construction Accidents

Beyond workers' compensation, you may have personal injury claims against:

Property Owners

For dangerous site conditions they created or knew about

General Contractors

For failure to maintain safe working conditions

Equipment Manufacturers

For defective machinery, tools, or safety equipment

Subcontractors

For negligent work that created hazardous conditions

Your Rights Under New York Labor Laws

Labor Law § 240 (Scaffold Law)

Absolute liability for falls from heights due to inadequate safety devices

Labor Law § 241(6)

Protection from unsafe site conditions that violate specific safety codes

Labor Law § 200

General duty to provide safe working conditions

Severe Construction Injuries We Handle

Traumatic Brain Injuries

From falls and struck-by accidents

Spinal Cord Injuries

Paralysis from falls and equipment accidents

Crush Injuries & Amputations

From heavy machinery and equipment

Severe Burns

Electrical burns and chemical exposure

Multiple Fractures

Complex breaks requiring surgery and rehabilitation

Maximum Compensation for Construction Workers

Construction accidents often involve multiple liable parties. We investigate every angle to ensure you receive workers' compensation benefits plus full compensation from third parties.

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Construction Safety Facts

1 in 10

Workers injured annually

991

Construction deaths in 2019

60%

Fatal Four causes of death