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Category: Construction Accidents

Construction falling object accident
Construction Accidents

Falling Object Accident

A construction worker’s supervisor instructed him to take down, approximately, twenty 4 x 4 planks from a ceiling, during the construction of the new WTC. Each plank was about 60-70 Lbs. One of these planks fell and struck him in the rib cage, causing him injuries.

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Ladder fall accident attorney in NYC
Construction Accidents

Ladder Fall Accident Lawyer

The Platta Law Firm, PLLC specializes in handling construction accidents. This includes accidents where owners and general contractors fail to keep their workers safe. In this case, The Platta Law Firm sued the owners and general contractor.

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Electrocution accidents lawyer in nyc
Construction Accidents

Electrocuted Accident

Construction workers face a number of unique dangers including being involved in accidents in which they are electrocuted. These accidents occur even though there are rules and regulations designed to protect workers from electrical hazards.

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Construction site injuries
Construction Accidents

Construction Site Injuries

Falling from unsecure ladders is one of the most common types of construction accidents in New York City. In some cases, these kinds of accidents can cause severe injuries to the workers involved. Sometimes they could even be catastrophic or fatal.

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Roofing accident nyc
Construction Accidents

Roofing Accident

A roofing accident occurred at a city school while a worker was descending an extension ladder that was inadequately tied to the roof’s bulkhead. The roofer suffered severe injuries to his legs and back with required surgeries to repair.

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Construction fall accident lawyer nyc
Construction Accidents

Construction Fall

When gravity-related risks are considered in construction work, Labor Law § 240(1) is there to protect construction workers. Two of such risks include: falling from a high place, like a scaffold; and objects falling down and hitting people below.

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Manhattan construction accident attorney
Construction Accidents

Manhattan Construction Accident Attorney

The state of New York has a very important law that protects construction workers from the risks related to gravity. If you fell or a falling object hit you, you need an experienced attorney to take on your case.

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New york city scaffolding accidents
Construction Accidents

NYC Scaffolding Accident

Scaffolds are all over the city of New York, and construction workers, working on them, face many risks related to gravity. Many construction workers have fell from heights, or have been struck by falling objects from the scaffolds above them.

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New York City Workplace Accident Lawyer
Construction Accidents

New York City Workplace Accident Lawyer

There are many types of workplace related accidents. If you find yourself involved in such an accident, then you need a lawyer with much experience in determining when to bring a lawsuit, and/or who should be liable for your workplace accident.

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Falling injuries lawyer in new york
Construction Accidents

Falling Injury

Construction workers in New York City face gravity related risks on a daily basis. These risks include falling from a height or being struck by a falling object. Fortunately, there is a law in place that protect construction workers involved in accidents like this.

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