Category: Construction Accidents

The city is rife with construction work all around. A large part of that work is dedicated to pipelines that can, from time to time, cause hazardous explosions. Without proper adherence to safety regulations, both workers, residents, and pedestrians alike, are in serious danger. Learn what causes these accidents and how to take appropriate legal action.

It’s normal to have questions after any accident, especially when it’s related to construction. Any workplace injury on a construction site can have devastating consequences, including physical injuries and financial vulnerability. Thankfully, New York State laws protect workers, and our law firm ensures that every injury or fatality is compensated for.

Over the past couple years, the pandemic has created chaos on supply chains around the world. Building materials are in short supply and prices have

New York has some of the strongest labor laws when it comes to construction work. Personal injury cases here can generate awards far higher than similar cases around the country. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, ranging from scaffold law to the mere nature of injuries.

Coworkers will often know the most about a construction project’s day-to-day operations. This can serve as crucial testimony if the defendant refuses to acknowledge negligence, such as lack of safety tools and protocol. However, not every coworker may take on your side. Learn why.

From on-site pictures to witness statements, there are various types of evidence that can help you win in a construction accident lawsuit. You are ultimately responsible for proving that someone else was negligent and responsible for your injuries. Attaining these documents will be a key factor in determining the outcome of your case.

Thanks to advancements in construction and technology, we barely acknowledge a building’s chemical foundation. However, much of the material used can be defined as dangerous and hazardous if overused or not properly installed. In fact, most material deemed too dangerous to use have only been discovered in the last forty years. Learn more about our buildings’ infrastructure and the materials used.

Our client was the victim of a catastrophic construction fall. The cause of this life-changing accident was a mishandling and negligent supervision over a temporary staircase, improperly placed. Learn about one of the biggest construction cases in New York City this year, and what leads up to these kinds of accidents.

A construction worker was injured when the floor sealant he was using ignited, resulting in an explosion which caused him multiple burns that required skin grafts. The Platta Law Firm won a $1,650,000 settlement in this case for our client.

One of the most common injuries that make construction workers call attorneys is when they hurt their backs. 20% of all injuries that are related to the workplace have to do with back injuries. Another 30% of back injuries result from car accidents.