New York Construction Fall Accident Lawyer

Construction Fall Claims In New York City

Construction falls can involve a worker falling from a ladder, scaffold, roof, platform, floor opening, stairway, or another elevated work area. Workers may also suffer serious injuries in same-level falls caused by debris, spills, poor lighting, uneven surfaces, or unsafe access routes.

The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. represents construction workers injured in falls throughout New York City. Our attorneys investigate the site, identify the responsible companies, preserve safety records and photographs, and determine which workers鈥� compensation and third-party claims may be available.

Call (212) 970-6500 or contact us online for a free consultation.

Types Of Construction Fall Cases We Handle

Ladder Falls
Scaffold Falls
Window Washing Falls
Other Falls (Stairs, openings, roof edges)

Common Causes Of Construction Site Falls

Falls are some of the most common causes of injuries that occur on construction sites. Tragically, many of them could have been prevented if proper safety precautions were taken. While contractors, owners, and other parties involved in a construction project have an obligation to ensure a job site is properly maintained, they sometimes fail to do so, leading to an increased risk of accidents 鈥� and catastrophic injuries.

Some common causes of fall at work accidents on construction sites can include:

Construction debris or garbage
Tools or equipment blocking passageways
Holes or depressions in the flooring
Oil, liquid, or chemical spills
Snow, ice, and weather conditions
Inadequate lighting
Misleveled elevators
Defective scaffolding
Broken ladders
Lack of protective gear

翱厂贬础鈥檚 address hazards involving unprotected sides and edges, floor holes, roofs, and other elevated work areas. The specific safeguards required depend on the work and site conditions. OSHA generally requires protection at unprotected construction edges six feet or more above a lower level.

Workers鈥� Compensation And Third-Party Fall Claims

New York workers鈥� compensation may provide medical care and partial wage-replacement benefits without requiring the worker to prove that the employer caused the accident. In most covered cases, workers鈥� compensation is the exclusive remedy against the direct employer, subject to statutory exceptions. Learn more about New York workers鈥� compensation claims.

Workers鈥� compensation does not necessarily prevent a separate claim against another responsible party. Depending on the accident, potentially responsible third parties may include a property owner, general contractor, construction manager, subcontractor, safety company, equipment company, or manufacturer.

may apply to certain elevation-related accidents involving ladders, scaffolds, hoists, ropes, slings, and other safety devices used during covered construction work. It does not automatically apply to every construction fall.

Compensation Available After A Construction Fall

Construction falls can cause broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal injuries, nerve damage, disfigurement, paralysis, permanent disability, and fatal injuries.

The available compensation depends on the claims, injuries, responsible parties, and evidence. Workers鈥� compensation may provide necessary medical treatment and a portion of lost wages. A separate third-party claim may seek damages for past and future lost earnings, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and other losses caused by the accident.

When a construction fall causes a worker鈥檚 death, surviving family members may have claims for workers鈥� compensation death benefits and, depending on the facts, a separate wrongful death claim.

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Contact A New York Construction Fall Accident Lawyer

The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. has represented injured New Yorkers for more than 35 years. If you were injured in a fall on a construction site, call (212) 970-6500 or contact us online for a free consultation.

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