NY Accident Attorney Representing Victims of Construction Site Accidents in NYC, Long Island, Westchester & Upstate New York

Our New York personal injury law firm represests construction workers sewriously injured in Construction Site Accidents in NYC, Long Island, Westchester & Upstate New York. If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a New York construction site accident, contact us to learn how we can help recover the monetary compensation you or your family menber is entitled to.

Dangerous Working Conditions Cause Serious Construction Site Accidents

Construction Site Accidents occur too frequently as a result of dangerous working conditions, often caused by contractors and sub-contractors who disregard safety rules, and the safety concerns of the construction workers. Injuries can result from the use of tools and machinery, a worker falling from a ladder or scaffolding, objects falling from heights, as well as many other work site hazards. Ladders and scaffolds must be proper for the intended use, and must be properly set up on a firm, stable surface. There are countless other hazards and threats on a construction site, which can cause serious injuries or even death.

Workers’ Compensation Law

The New York Workers’ Compensation Law provides insurance coverage for the injured construction workers’ hospital and medical treatment, as well as for lost earnings, subject to maximum amounts provided by law. The Workers’ Compensation Law also restricts the injured construction worker’s right to bring a lawsuit against his or her employer. In addition, the payments made by the Workers’ Compensation insurance company are a lien against the workers’ recovery in a lawsuit for personal injuries.

New York Labor Law

Fortunately, the New York Labor Law seeks to level the playing field, by providing significant legal protection for construction workers injured on the job. The New York Labor Law holds property owners and contractors responsible for many injuries caused at construction sites. Site owners, general contractors ans in some instances, sub-contractors, may be held responsible for ensuring the site is safe for workers, and for injuries sustained by construction workers.

Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, and NY Personal Injury Lawyer to Protect the Injured Worker’s Legal Rights

Due to the complexity of the Workers’ Compensation Law, the Labor Law, and general principles of negligence, it is often advisable for the injured construction worker to hire both a Workers’ Compensation lawyer, as well as a NY personal injury lawyer to protect all of the injured worker’s legal rights. The Law Offices of Michael W. Goldstein is an experienced NY personal injury law firm which can represent the injured worker in seeking monetary compensation for injuries sustained at a construction site. We recommend that the injured workers’ entitlement to Workers’ Compensation benefits be protected by a NY law firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation Law. If the client needs a referral to a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, we can assist.