Ladder & Scaffolding Accidents in Brooklyn
There is a high degree of danger involved in construction work, especially when the work is being executed at significant heights. New York labor law section 240 requires commercial building owners or agents to provide special protection and safety to employees at construction sites. The protections are strongest for workers performing work at elevated heights, such as on scaffoldings and ladders. When the owners or general contractors fail to follow the law and do not provide adequate protections, such as personal safety equipment like gloves, electrical surge protectors, hardhats and general safety equipment, such as scaffolds, hoists, slings, braces and ropes, construction workers can sustain serious injuries and even wrongful death.
Construction Accidents ∙ Elevated Work Site Injuries
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If you or a loved one has been injured at a construction site due to faulty equipment or as a result of inadequate protection of any kind, contact our experienced attorneys at the James Greenberg & Associates, P.C. law firm in New York City.
New York Construction Accident Lawyers
In New York, building owners and general contractors have absolute liability for gravity-related injuries sustained by construction workers. Recent court verdicts have even determined that pushing and pulling activities involve gravity.
At James Greenberg & Associates, P.C., we have the experience and legal know-how needed to seek compensation for you and your family after a serious construction accident. We can represent victims of spinal fractures, limb injuries, head and brain injuries, amputation, electrocution and other injuries resulting in disability or death. Common construction work involving heights and gravity include:
- Erection
- Demolition
- Painting
- Pointing
Contact us for an appointment at the James Greenberg & Associates, P.C. law firm. Our lawyers can help you obtain the financial compensation you are entitled to through a personal injury or wrongful death claim, so that you can move forward with your life.
