Construction Accidents Attorney Serving Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse New York
Craig Z. Small - Personal Injury Lawyer
Construction sites can be dangerous, and construction site accidents often result in severe injuries. Frequently, they are fatal. Most construction accidents result from violations of federal and state safety regulations put in place to ensure safe conditions for workers. When serious construction site accidents occur, call on Craig Small for personalized service and results.
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or call us at 716.462.6618.
Our founding attorney, Craig Z. Small, has been practicing in personal injury since 1994 and wrongful death claims in Buffalo, and throughout New York. If you or a family member was involved in a construction accident, we can help. We have the experience, determination and resources needed to help construction accident victims and their families recover financially in the wake of a serious accident.
We handle cases involving:
- Scaffolding collapses
- Ladder falls or other falls from heights
- Crane, forklift and other heavy equipment accidents
- Electrical accidents
- Accidents involving defective products
- Other construction site accidents
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.
Construction Injuries from Falls and Scaffold Accidents
The workers who construct tall buildings subject themselves to perilous height-related dangers. Under New York laws, general contractors and employers are supposed to protect them with vital safety equipment such as 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 or she would also be eligible for benefits for pain and suffering, medical bills and wage loss.
Fearless Advocates After a Serious Construction Site Injury
Craig Small provides personalized 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 by assessing all potential sources of liability. This is especially important when our client has sustained a catastrophic workplace injury, such as amputation, head injury, severe burns, spinal cord injury, or multiple fractures.
For a free initial consultation to discuss an injury inflicted during a construction accident, contact Craig Small online or call us at 716.462.6618.
