Experienced Brooklyn Lawyers Fighting For Workers Injured In Construction Accidents
The Brooklyn personal injury attorneys of Friedman Sanchez, LLP, represent construction workers and passersby injured in construction zones through negligence or willful disregard of safety measures. We have recovered construction accident verdicts and settlements for clients from all five boroughs of New York City and Long Island.
You may have grounds for a lawsuit in addition to your workers’ compensation claim. Call us today at 929-367-4330 or contact us online for a free consultation.
We handle all construction accident cases on a contingent-fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront, and any legal fee you owe comes out of your settlement or award.
What Laws Protect New York City Construction Workers?
New York’s Labor Law has several provisions that protect construction workers. These provisions ensure safety and provide rights to injured workers outside the workers’ compensation system.
Section 240(1): This law, known as the “Scaffold Law,” protects workers from elevation-related risks. It requires property owners and contractors to provide proper safety equipment. If they fail, they may be held liable for injuries.
Section 241(6): Section 241(6) requires compliance with specific safety rules at construction sites. These rules are detailed in the New York Industrial Code. Violations can lead to liability for accidents and injuries.
Section 200: This section codifies the common law duty to maintain a safe work environment. It applies to property owners and contractors. They must address and remedy any known hazards.
At Friedman Sanchez, LLP, we are committed to protecting the rights of construction workers. If you have been injured on the job, contact us to discuss your case.
We Help People Get Compensation For Falls, Scaffolding Collapses And More
Our accomplished trial lawyers have handled many construction-related accidents over the past 20-plus years, including significant recoveries for a construction worker who fell off a pickup truck and for another employee who was badly hurt when he fell into an excavation hole.
Although employees cannot generally sue their employers, New York’s Labor Law and other statutes allow construction workers to bring suit against the building owner, general contractor, other subcontractors or third parties such as equipment manufacturers.
We handle all types of construction site injuries:
- Crane accidents and heavy equipment accidents
- Building collapse and excavation cave-ins
- Falls from scaffolding or ladders
- Falls from roofs and other heights
- Fires and explosions
- Electrical shock injuries
- Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall
- Falling objects
- Machinery accidents
- Failure of harnesses and safety equipment
Property owners and contractors can be held responsible for negligent acts, tripping hazards, code violations, failure to provide personal protective equipment and other unsafe conditions contributing to construction zone accidents. A personal injury lawsuit may provide damages above and beyond workers’ comp benefits, including loss of projected earnings and damages for pain and suffering.
Undocumented Workers Have Injury Rights
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Suing Property Owners Vs. Contractors In New York City Construction Accidents
Determining who to sue after a construction accident can be complex. Depending on the details of your accident and who was responsible, you may be able to sue the property owner, general contractor and/or subcontractors.
Property owners are responsible for maintaining a reasonably safe environment. If they fail to address known hazards or are otherwise negligent, they can be liable for injuries. This responsibility extends to ensuring proper safety measures on construction sites.
General contractors oversee the entire construction project. They must ensure compliance with safety regulations. If they neglect this duty, they can be held accountable for accidents and injuries.
Subcontractors are responsible for specific tasks within the project. They must follow safety protocols relevant to their work. If their negligence leads to an accident, they may be held liable.
In some cases, you may need to sue both property owners and contractors. Each party’s liability depends on their role and the circumstances of the accident.
Contact Our Firm Today
We handle workers’ compensation claims as well as any labor law or third-party lawsuits, working closely with clients and families to ensure they are fully compensated for the long-term harm.
Call our Brooklyn office at 929-367-4330 for a free consultation or contact us online. We welcome clients from Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Long Island. Se habla español.