New York City Scaffolding Fall Attorneys
Construction workers must live with a certain amount of risk every day on the job. Construction sites, by their nature, are dangerous places, particularly when constructions workers are working at great heights. People working on tall buildings must be provided with proper safety equipment. When workers fall from scaffolds, ladders or from great heights, serious injury or even death is the likely result. If you, a family member or other loved one has been severely injured, or if your loved one was killed, as a result of a fall at a work site, you need a lawyer with a full understanding of the relevant labor laws.
Law Offices of David J. Hernandez & Associates represents injured construction workers and surviving family members in litigation throughout New York and New Jersey. Contact us today.
New York Law Provides Strong Protections in Scaffolding Injuries
According to New York Labor Law Section 240, all contractors and owners are strictly liable for providing adequate safety devices, such as scaffolds, necessary for the safe completion of the project. The only exception to this law applies to contractors and owners of one- and two-family dwellings. This law creates a powerful incentive for owners and contractors to take strong safety measures. More importantly, if you, a family member or other loved one has been injured in a scaffolding accident, these laws may entitle you to recover damages above and beyond workers' compensation damages.
Our law firm will thoroughly investigate the circumstances behind your accident to determine every liable party. We will be serious about maximizing your compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering. In New York, there are strict statutes of limitations in every personal injury or wrongful death claim. It is vital to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible to make sure there is enough time to investigate and prepare your case.
Contact the Brooklyn Scaffolding Injury Attorneys at Law Offices of David J. Hernandez & Associates • 718-530-0212
If you, a family member or other loved one has been involved in a scaffolding accident in New York or New Jersey, contact Law Offices of David J. Hernandez & Associates for an initial consultation. Hablamos español.
