Category: Construction Accidents

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.

A boiler mechanic suffered an accident when he fell from a ladder after he did some work to a boiler in a basement. Who is to blame in such a case? A personal injury attorney in New York will help you to get the compensation deserved in a case like this.

In New York there is a powerful law that protects construction workers. Labor Law § 240(1) protects construction workers from gravity-related risks such as falling from heights and being struck by falling objects. A personal injury lawyer can help you.

An electrician was involved in a boom lift accident while doing his work. He injured his lower back, requiring extended treatment, including injections and surgery. His personal injury lawyer helped him filed a workers’ comp claim.

There are many reasons why New York workers file compensation claims. Slip, trips and falls constitute almost one third of all personal injuries in the workplace. The right attorney can make a difference in your case.

Have you or anyone you know been involved in a trench cave in accident in New York? This cases contain complex legal issues. You should find a law firm with the necessary experience to take on this type of cases to court and convince the jury.

If involved in an excavator accident, you need a lawyer who knows the contours of the law. These cases usually center on rarely used portions of the Industrial Code and you may need to take your case to the appellate court to get the result you deserve.

Slips, trips and fall accidents can happen at any time and anywhere. It’s a very common type of accident in construction. In this article we discuss the case of a worker who slipped, fell, and got injured, while carrying a 300 Lbs. mirror while doing his work.

Falling objects on construction sites are responsible for a large number of accidents. You need an experienced attorney who knows the law to get you the compensation you deserve.

In New York City there are so many high rise buildings that the risk of being struck by a falling object is much higher than in any other city around the country. The injuries that result from these accidents can be very serious, and even fatal in some cases.