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Frequently Asked Questions about Construction Accidents

Q: How do I take steps to assert my rights to a safe workplace?

A: If you feel that your workplace is unsafe, your first action should be to make your supervisor aware of the danger, then follow up in writing. If you are still unsuccessful in getting the safety hazard corrected, you can file a complaint at the nearest OSHA office. You can refer to OSHA's website at http://www.osha.gov.

Q: If I'm injured while working on a construction site, can I get more than just workers' compensation?

A: Your financial recovery against your employer may be affected by Workers' Compensation laws, but remember that other parties may be legally responsible for your injuries, including third-party contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers. Your recovery from those parties will not be affected by Workers' Compensation laws.

According to OSHA statistics, nearly 4,500 construction workers are injured on scaffolding every year from causes ranging from employer negligence to inadequate safety precautions. Contact us today to learn about your rights.

Construction Accident Information Center

New York Scaffold, Ladder , Roof Fall and Construction Accident Lawyers

The injuries suffered from a construction site accident can be severe and may lead to a permanent disability that prevents the injured worker from being able to return to work. Many construction workers do not know that in New York, there are SPECIFIC LAWS THAT PROTECT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS (NYS Labor Law Sections 200, 240 and 241) who fall from any “height,” or are injured by an object falling from a “height,” or when the worker is not provided with the proper safety equipment. Designed to protect construction workers due to the dangers inherent in this type of work, these laws often permit a settlement IN ADDITION to Workers’ Comp and even though the injured worker was significantly to blame in the accident.

As part of our personal injury practice, we give special attention to individuals injured in scaffold, ladder, roof and construction accidents. We regularly retain a team of construction engineers, mechanical engineers, private investigators, and other experts as needed to prove our clients’ cases under the NY Labor Laws. Scaffold accidents and other construction site accidents often involve separate issues of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, personal injury, and even wrongful death laws.

Ellis Law P.C. has helped thousands of injured individuals involved in many types of personal injury matters. We have the experience and the resources to support personal injury accident victims and their families throughout the State. Our firm President, Attorney Dennis Gerard Ellis, was himself a victim of a personal injury accident many years ago and is able to relate to and understand the unique physical, emotional and financial suffering that personal injury victims are forced to endure.

Ellis Law P.C. is equipped to assist workers injured in scaffold, ladder, roof falls and any type of construction accident anywhere in New York State, including the Counties of Albany, Bronx, New York, Dutchess, Schenectady, Sullivan, Kings, Queens, Rensselaer, Westchester, Erie, Orange, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Richmond, Columbia, Saratoga, Greene, Fulton and ALL OTHER NY COUNTIES, including clients from Albany, Poughkeespie, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Syracuse, Monticello, Staten Island, Rochester, Smithtown, Ramapo, Queens, Oyster Bay, Islip, Huntington, North Hempstead, Greece, Cheektowaga, Amsterdam, Yonkers, Brookhaven, Babylon, Amherst, Kingston, Newburgh and ALL OTHER NY CITIES/TOWNS.

Contact Ellis Law P.C. to find out more about our personal injury practice, specifically as it relates to scaffold, ladder or roof falls or other construction accidents, or to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case. For immediate assistance call the Injury Answerline® toll-free today at 1-800-LAW-7777 (1-800-352-9937 Toll-Free Nationwide). You may also feel free to submit a free Injury Answerline® case evaluation request by filling in the form on the right hand side of this page to find out if you have a right to bring a claim for damages IN ADDITION to your claim for Workers’ Compensation benefits or if you need help with your Workers’ Comp claim.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Construction Accidents Resource Links

OSHA - Employee Workplace Rights
From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. What to do if you question the safety of your workplace. Lists addresses and phone numbers for more information.

OSHA - Construction Scaffolding
Overview, press releases, links, OSHA standards and regulations, and a "Scaffolding eTool", which provides illustrated safety checklists for specific types of scaffolds and identifies hazards.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.

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* This site and any links to it are intended to present information and advertise our services solely to New York residents where our in-house attorneys practice. Outside co-counsel employed on certain cases with consent of client. Nothing contained in this site should be construed as legal advice, for which you should consult an attorney. Nor does your review of this website, sending of email, contacting us, or submission of a request form constitute the formation of an attorney-client relationship between you and our firm. There are certain time limits ("Statute of Limitations") in every case beyond which your right to bring a claim in connection with your accident will be lost forever. Since no attorney/client relationship exists between you and our firm, we cannot protect your interests if the time limit for your case is about to expire, until such time as you formally sign a representation agreement with us.

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