Construction Injuries in New York City
It is an unfortunate fact that construction accidents are so common. Each year 20 percent of all on-the-job injuries are suffered by construction workers.
The Law Office of John O’Gara, Esq., P.C., has recovered significant monetary settlements for injured clients. Many common injuries involved in litigation from construction accidents in New York City are caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of others. When this happens, it is important to contact an experienced attorney such as John O’Gara to represent you for the best possible outcome for your claim.
Common New York City construction injuries
The most common injuries that workers experience in construction accidents are:
- Injuries from falls from high elevations, such as ladders, roofs, scaffolding, etc.
- Injuries from flat surface falls where a worker slips or trips
- Injuries from electrocution
- Machinery injuries where a worker gets caught in or between the equipment
- Musculoskeletal injuries caused by being hit with objects or equipment which are improperly operated or improperly secured
- Equipment and moving object injuries
- Burn injuries
- Injuries from objects such as tools, material and debris which fall or fell onto workers
- Injuries from the collapse of a building, scaffold, ladder, wall, floor or trench
- These and other various construction site accidents can cause musculoskeletal injuries which may affect the head, neck, back, arms, hands, knees, ankles, feet and other parts of the body
New York City construction laws
New York and federal laws require construction contractors, subcontractors, and property owners to carefully inspect construction sites on a regular basis and ensure that specific safety standards and regulations are followed. When this does not happen, workers can be injured or die.
In New York City, disabled construction workers and their loved ones are often entitled to more than just workers’ compensation. A lawsuit by a construction worker against an owner or general contractor for violations of Labor Law of safety standards can cover all the financial losses caused by the work-related injury. The Law Office of John O’Gara can help you fully recover financial losses you have sustained as a result of a construction injury. This includes compensation for pain and suffering, loss of past and future wages, and medical bills, including the cost of future medical treatment.
File quickly. Under New York law, there are time limits known as statutes of limitations for filing claims. If your claim is not submitted within the time frame allowed by law you can lose your right to file.
