Construction Accidents Throughout Western and Central New York
Craig Z. Small - Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse Personal Injury Lawyer
Construction sites can be dangerous, and construction site accidents often result in severe injuries. Often, they are fatal. Most construction accidents result from violations of federal and state safety regulations put in place to ensure safe conditions for workers.
Attorney Craig Z. Small has over 14 years of experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims. If you or a family member was involved in a construction accident, we can help. For a free consultation, contact our firm online or call us at 716.847.2600.
The law requires general contractors to protect construction workers by implementing adequate safety measures.
In addition, under Section 240 of the Labor Law, a general contractor or landowner may also be responsible for a fall from a height (e.g., scaffold, ladder, or roof) that occurs on a commercial construction site.
The Small Law Firm provides personal attention and compassionate representation. We get to know our clients by developing a relationship based on trust and respect. Rather than recommend a quick, easy settlement, we fight hard to maximize compensation for their injuries.
Construction injuries from falls and scaffold accidents
The workers who construct tall buildings subject themselves to perilous height-related dangers. General contractors and employers are supposed to protect them with vital safety equipment like harnesses and scaffolds.
Because height poses such a basic danger and falls are common, New York's Labor Law Section 240(1) has specifically singled out such risks. When a scaffold collapses or a harness fails, an injured worker is eligible to recover compensation beyond basic workers' compensation benefits. He would also be eligible for benefits for pain and suffering, medical bills, and wage loss.
For a free initial consultation to discuss an injury inflicted during a construction accident, contact The Small Law Firm online or call us at 716.847.2600.
