New York Construction Accident Claims
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Common causes of accidental injuries on construction sites include:
- Falling objects, such as materials being hoisted or stored unsecured on a higher floor
- Falls from heights caused by ladder or scaffold failure
- Falls through floors on construction sites
- General contractor or subcontractor negligence
- Accidents occurring when structures or machinery are being assembled or dismantled
- Accidents involving the dismantling of conveyor systems
- Crane accidents
- Malfunctioning pulley systems
New York Labor Law 241 (6) reads as follows: "All areas in which construction, excavation or demolition work is being performed shall be so constructed, shored, equipped, guarded, arranged, operated and conducted as to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to the persons employed therein or lawfully frequenting such places."
Immigrant workers in particular are often victims in other ways besides simply the physical injuries caused by a construction accident. Workers from other countries, whether documented or undocumented, are sometimes intimidated by their employer from bringing a case against the property owner or general contractor. Language and cultural barriers may also prevent an immigrant worker from understanding how to obtain compensation after a construction site accident.
Many workers are intimidated by the process required to obtain compensation after a construction accident. They often do not know where to go for medical treatment. They do not understand their rights.
If you were injured at a construction site in New York City, the Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel welcomes the opportunity to evaluate your case. Initial consultations are free. If we take your case, we will handle it on a contingency basis. In other words, attorneys' fees will not apply unless we help you obtain compensation.
Get the Advocacy You Need After a Construction Accident in New York
To work with a lawyer who will handle your case personally and work hard on your behalf after a New York City accidental injury, contact the Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel. Schedule a consultation by phone or e-mail.
