How Do We Help You Get Compensation After A Bronx Construction Site Accident?
Property owners and construction businesses are required by law to keep workers safe. They must provide you with a safe environment and proper gear and construction equipment.
Too many construction businesses fail to keep workers safe and instead have accidents. If you were injured on the job, talk with us about filing a workers’ comp claim for benefits. We’ll also explain third-party liability lawsuits. If someone other than your employer was at fault, you might have another way to demand compensation.
We Investigate Construction Accidents in the Bronx
Construction is a dangerous job, but that’s no excuse for workplace accidents. One of our Bronx construction accident lawyers will investigate the cause of the incident by gathering evidence.
We’ve tackled cases involving:
- Forklift accidents
- Transportation accidents
- Scaffold accidents
- Ladder accidents
- Slip and falls
- Falling objects
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Defective tools
- Saw accidents
- Explosions and fires
- Electric shock and electrocution
- Trench collapse
Ready to have an experienced construction accident attorney investigate? Call us at (212) 490-5700 to set up a free case evaluation.
We Uncover Bronx Labor Law Violations
New York has numerous labor laws that businesses have to follow, including laws geared toward the construction industry. As we gather evidence in your case, we look for any proof of a violation of New York labor laws or OSHA health and safety regulations. We’ll also look into whether the liable party has a history of violations.
Important New York labor laws include:
- Labor Law Section 200: General Duty to Protect: Employers have a general duty to protect their employees’ health and safety. They must provide “reasonable and adequate protection to the lives, health, and safety of all persons” they employ.
- Labor Law Section 240: NYC Scaffolding Law: There are special protections for workers who suffer gravity-related incidents, including falls from scaffolding, ladders, falling objects, ledges, and floor openings.
- Labor Law Section 241: Additional Employer Duties: There are more detailed regulations on what employers have to do to protect their employers’ health and safety on construction, demolition, and excavation sites. This includes the specific equipment employers have to provide.
We Find Out Who is Liable for Your Construction Injuries
When you’re hurt at work and ask for workers’ comp benefits, fault doesn’t matter. It’s a no-fault insurance policy. You’ll usually receive benefits unless your employer claims your recklessness or intentional misconduct caused your injuries.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t find out what happened and why. If someone other than your employer was responsible, you might have a third-party liability claim. This is a lawsuit in addition to your workers’ comp.
Possible liable parties for construction accidents include:
- General contractors
- Property owners
- Independent contractors
- Sub-contractors
- Vendors
- Engineers
- Architects
- Manufacturers
- Distributors
- Retailers
- Motorists
Don’t ignore the possibility of more compensation for construction accident injuries. Talk with a Bronx lawyer about third-party liability claims.
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