Scaffold and Ladder Accidents - Other Construction Accidents
Special precautions are necessary to keep workers safe on construction sites. When general contractors, subcontractors, or equipment owners fail to abide New York State safety regulations, serious injuries and fatalities can result. When an accident is the direct result of someone's negligence, the responsible party should be held accountable.
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At the Law Offices of Richard L. Geller, PC, we are dedicated to protecting the interests of clients, union member and their family members who have become seriously injured or disabled due to unsafe working conditions. We are knowledgeable in New York's labor laws, particularly regulations pertaining to construction site safety.
New York Labor Laws (Sections 240 and 241-6): Scaffold Laws
Some of the most debilitating injuries — spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other catastrophic injuries — occur when a construction worker falls from scaffolding, ladders, or other elevated surfaces. The New York State legislature has enacted a set of laws that protect construction workers who face elevation-related risk.
- Unsafe scaffolding: When scaffolding is poorly constructed, accidents are bound to happen. New York Scaffold Law (Section 240) puts responsibility for scaffold safety on the owners of the property, general contractors, and those responsible for erecting the scaffold. Failure to follow assembly instructions, failure to secure guardrails, failure to provide support systems for workers, and other negligence can lead to serious scaffolding accidents. These dangerous conditions can result in the scaffold collapsing, or workers falling.
- Dangerous construction site conditions: Construction sites are by nature dangerous. Under New York's labor laws (Section 241-6), employers have a duty to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to workers at the site. Failure to provide adequate safety lines, hard hats, or other equipment necessary to keep workers safe violates these laws and puts workers at risk for serious injuries. Likewise, failure to provide adequate training in operating heavy equipment such as cranes or forklifts can cause accidents which result in lifelong injuries.
Unsafe Equipment ∙ Inadequate Safety Training ∙ Unsafe Working Conditions
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard L. Geller, PC have sincere compassion for clients who have suffered serious injuries or have lost a loved one. We put hard work and diligence into every case we handle. When representing clients in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit related to a construction site accident, we investigate thoroughly. We determine the cause of the accident and identify any and all responsible parties who may be held liable in order to maximize the compensation our clients recover for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
If you are suffering from a serious construction accident injury, Workers' Compensation just is not enough. Trust in our law firm to find and pursue any third party claims in order to recover the full compensation you need and deserve.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious construction site accident, contact the attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard L. Geller, PC, in Hartsdale or Bronx. Call toll free 866-608-9505.
