Construction Accidents
Construction sites are inherently dangerous environments. Workers are often exposed to elevated heights, heavy machinery, falling objects, electrical hazards, and unsafe working conditions. Even when safety protocols exist, accidents still occur due to negligence, poor supervision, or violations of safety regulations.
Common construction accidents include falls from scaffolds or ladders, struck-by accidents involving falling tools or debris, machinery and equipment failures, electrical accidents, trench collapses, and structural failures.
New York provides some of the strongest legal protections for construction workers in the country. Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241 impose specific duties on property owners, contractors, and employers to maintain safe work environments.
Labor Law §240, often referred to as the “Scaffold Law,” applies to elevation-related injuries such as falls from heights or being struck by falling objects. Labor Law §241 addresses construction site safety rules, while Labor Law §200 covers general negligence and unsafe work conditions.
A knowledgeable construction accident attorney can determine whether these laws apply to your case and pursue claims against responsible parties.
While workers’ compensation provides benefits for many injured construction workers, it does not cover pain and suffering or full wage loss. In many cases, injured workers may pursue third-party claims against negligent contractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, or other parties.
Identifying third-party liability is critical to maximizing compensation in serious construction accident cases.
In some cases, yes. Third-party claims may be available depending on who caused the accident.