Construction Accidents

New York City Construction Accident Lawyers

There are special laws that protect workers involved in construction and alteration of a structure or building. Workers are entitled to work in a safe environment with proper equipment. Violating construction laws and regulations can make the owner and general contractor liable.

Seeking Benefits Above and Beyond Workers’ Compensation

At the law firm of Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP, our New York City construction accident attorneys are experienced in representing workers injured in a variety of construction accidents. We are committed to helping you pursue compensation above and beyond workers’ compensation to help you secure the money you are entitled. Contact our New York City lawyers online or call 212-983-3000 for a free consultation.

Construction Site Injury Attorneys Seeking Maximum Compensation

If you are a worker who was injured in a construction accident, you may be eligible for more than just workers’ compensation benefits. You may be able to recover compensation for your pain and suffering and economic losses if the negligence of a contractor or property owner led to a construction accident such as:

  • Crane accident
  • Ladder falls
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Falls from aerial buckets
  • Falls from work platforms
  • Falls from being struck by falling objects
  • Falls into an unprotected pit
  • Slipping on icy walkways
  • Accidents related to faulty safety equipment

There are special laws that protect workers involved in construction and alteration of a structure or building, which require that workers be provided with safe ladders, scaffolds, workplaces, safety equipment, safe passage to work site, etc. Violation of some of these laws and regulations make both the owner and general contractor liable.

Our law firm’s New York City construction accident attorneys are highly informed on the OSHA requirements and the other safety requirements property owners and contractors are responsible to follow. If you or your loved one was in a construction accident, we will conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the cause of the accident. We consult with highly qualified engineers, OSHA experts and other industry experts available to prove our cases.

Contact Our Manhattan Scaffolding Collapse Attorneys for a Free Consultation

For more information or to schedule a free consultation, contact our Manhattan construction accident attorneys online or call 212-983-3000. If you unable to travel, a lawyer can meet with you at your home or the hospital to explain how we can help you pursue a full financial recovery.

We represent clients on a contingent fee basis, which means that our fee is a percentage of your recovery. We do not get paid unless we are successful in winning your case or achieving a settlement.

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