Construction Liability in New York City
New York City construction liability law
If you work in the construction industry, you know that your job is more dangerous than most. According to the Occupational Safety and Hazards Administration (OSHA) [www.osha.gov], the construction industry had the most fatalities of any private sector industry over the past five years. Under New York State Labor Law, it is the both the general contractor and the building owner’s responsibility to see to it that the workplace is safe and all safety rules and regulations are met.
Liability for workplace safety
If employers or responsible third parties do not properly oversee safety at a construction site, and you are injured as a result, you may have the right to file suit directly against them for violating the New York State Labor Law pertaining to construction site safety. For the injured party to recover damages for injuries suffered on site, it must be established that the incident was caused by negligence, wrongful acts, or violation of the New York State Industrial Code or Labor Law.
Those parties in construction accidents that may be held liable include the site owner, contractors, subcontractors, and/or equipment manufacturers. The construction management company may also be found liable, depending on circumstances.
Act quickly if you are injured in a construction accident
If you have been injured on a construction site, you should speak to a New York City construction attorney immediately. John O’Gara has the experience to determine construction liability and the feasibility of bringing a construction accident lawsuit. Once he determines that you have a case under New York law, he aggressively litigates your case to prove the liable parties negligent. His law office wants to make sure you receive the compensation that you deserve.
