In the United States construction is a very large industry. It is also a high risk industry. It ranks third in the rate of injury caused deaths, following mining and agriculture. For every 100,000 workers 15 die due to injury. Some construction site hazards that result in death or serious injury are:
- Falling from a high location
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Getting hit by falling items
We know, from our many clients, as experienced New York City construction accident lawyers, the extreme difficulties that have to be faced when you are injured and cannot work to support your family, and when you are in such agony that you cannot even sit. Let Buttafuoco & Associates, the New York construction accident lawyers handle the litigation; you concentrate on getting better and trying to rebuild your life. But you will always know what is happening with your case, and we want to know what is happening with you, so that we always have updated information vital to your case. You will be advised and consulted, every step of the way.
Serious personal injury and wrongful deaths happen in New York construction accidents more often than people realize. Accidents on a construction sites can be the result of many problems, including inadequate safety inspections, someone else's negligence, poor equipment and OSHA violations. Owners and general contractors are obligated to keep construction sites safe. We are experienced in all facets of New York construction site accidents, especially in determining the complex liability situations involved when there are many different contractors on a job-site. We understand the complexities of New York construction laws as well as issues of owner, agent and contractor liability.
New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241, are known as the "safe place to work" or the "scaffold" laws. These sections have been law since the late 1800s, and they state that if a worker is injured in a New York construction accident as a result of falling from a height or as the result of being hit with something that falls from a height, the owner and the contractor are responsible. This is true whether or not the worker was at fault or refused to use safety equipment. These laws exist to make certain that all workers have a safe place to work especially on construction sites, which are already dangerous because of what's going on there.
If a construction worker is injured, in many cases a claim can be brought against the owner or contractor as well as a workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation benefits may not be enough to cover the expenses that can result from the serious injuries that New York construction accidents can cause, it is important to hold all the negligent parties responsible.
Whether you are a worker severely injured on the job, or an innocent passer-by injured in a New York construction site accident, the Buttafuoco & Associates firm of New York City construction accident lawyers has the experience and expertise to handle your case and will get you the maximum monetary reward you are entitled to. Whether you were injured by a welding rod, a nail gun, heavy equipment, a chemical leak or an explosion, or by falling from a height, we have the legal skill and expertise to win for you.
A complete and thorough site investigation and expert review must be done before insurance company representatives and careless site inspectors change the conditions that caused you to be seriously injured. We know what needs to be done immediately to effectively bring your case and we will do it.
We are experienced New York City construction accident lawyers and trial experts with the skill and experience to get the maximum available money damages for you. Buttafuoco & Associates is a firm of with a history of success and a multitude of satisfied clients. Put our experience, reputation and success to work for you.
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