Construction Accidents Information Center

Greenspan & Greenspan — White Plains, New York

Whether you were seriously injured in a scaffolding accident or have recently lost a loved one in a construction accident due to the negligence of someone else, contacting an experienced New York personal injury lawyer to protect your rights is a smart move to make.

At the law firm of Greenspan & Greenspan, we represent injured construction workers and surviving family members from throughout the New York City Metropolitan area and the Lower Hudson Valley in personal injury and wrongful death claims stemming from the negligence of others involved in construction-related accidents.

The following information is provided in order to give you a broader view of construction-related accidents and the law. For further information or to talk about an accident you or a member of your family were involved in, please contact us directly at our law offices today.

Construction Accidents - An Overview

Whether on a small project for an individual homeowner, or for a major commercial development, construction workers must deal with some of the most dangerous working conditions faced by employees in any industry. As a result, serious work-related injuries at construction sites occur with unfortunate frequency. Regulations, specifications, inspection requirements, and job safety programs all seek to prevent construction site accidents and promote safety awareness on the part of all parties involved in a construction project. But despite these important efforts to deal with the challenge of construction site safety, accidents occur and will undoubtedly continue to occur, due to both the nature of the work itself and the variety of hazards faced by construction workers. These hazards include falls from scaffolds and other elevations, being struck by moving or falling machinery, electrocution, health hazards resulting from exposure to asbestos and chemicals, injuries caused by defective or unsafe equipment, and lifting and repetitive motion injuries.

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The Construction Industry At A Glance

An understanding of the facts and trends related to construction employment and on-the-job safety will help you understand the context in which your construction injury claim will be presented and considered. This overview of the construction industry will provide you with information and statistics as to employment and job injury trends in the trade nationwide. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries as the result of an accident at a construction site, consult an attorney to learn your rights to compensation. A lawyer experienced in construction site accident litigation can help you learn what your rights are.

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Scaffold Injuries & New York's "Scaffold Law"

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has estimated that 65% of the construction industry works on scaffolds frequently, so it is not surprising that some of the most common accidents at construction sites involve scaffolds or other types of lifts, hoists, or ladders. These accidents are typically the most serious in terms of severity of injuries, which can result from construction workers' falls from defective, improperly installed, or unreasonably safe scaffold equipment; an employer's failure to ensure the use of protective equipment; and by objects falling onto workers from scaffolds, lifts, and ladders.

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Workers' Compensation

If you have been injured while working at a construction site, your financial recovery may be affected by Workers' Compensation laws, depending on your employment situation and the degree of liability on your employer's part. Following is a brief examination of the typical Workers' Compensation procedure, but remember that your attorney will determine the extent of your employer's liability. Keep in mind that parties other than your employer may be legally responsible for your injuries (such as third-party contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers) and your recovery from those parties will not be affected by Workers' Compensation laws. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries as the result of a construction accident, consult a workers' compensation attorney to learn if you qualify for compensation. A lawyer experienced in and workers' compensation can help you learn what your rights are.

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OSHA & Employee Workplace Rights

OSHA safety standards and regulations apply to work at construction projects, so it is helpful to have a general idea of your rights under OSHA as an employee at a construction job site. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries as the result of a construction accident, consult an attorney to learn about your rights regarding compensation. A lawyer experienced in construction accident and injury litigation can help you learn what your rights are.

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