Construction Sites

Construction in New York

In America’s largest city, the construction industry is booming – no matter what street you’re on or what part of the city you’re in, there is probably one or more construction projects going on somewhere within sight. But with this constant flow of construction projects comes an equally constant flow of construction site injuries, ranging from broken bones from falls, skin or organ damage from being exposed to toxic fumes, as well as a large variety of other work-related injuries.
Although working on a construction site comes with inherent dangers and risks, that does not mean you do not deserve compensation for an injury or other ailment you received on the job. If YOU are dealing with an injury or illness specifically related to your job as a construction worker, Shalom Law can help.

Recovering from a Construction Site Injury

Construction workers are protected by multiple regulations meant to keep workers safe, but unfortunately, those regulations often ignored or ineffective—as demonstrated by your injury. But you do not have to face this injustice alone. If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site, you may be facing physical damages and also significant financial losses as a result, but there are ways to be fully compensated for what you have been through.
Workers are provided with certain legal protections under New York State law, specifically New York Labor Law (NYLL) §§ 200, 240, and 241, which protect workers and lay out ways a worker can recover from injuries relating to various aspects of construction work, including machinery, scaffolding, demolition, and excavation, among other types construction work or duties. These laws provide for all kinds of compensatory expenses, such as for:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental and emotional anguish
• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation costs
• Loss of working capacity
• And/or long-term care

To prove liability under these laws, however, and to determine the right compensation an injured worker is entitled to can be a complicated process. This is especially true because multiple parties can be liable for the accident or injury that occurred, including but not limited to contractors, subcontractors, construction site owners, engineers, equipment manufacturers, and any other party who was involved in the construction project. This is made further complicated because the construction site owners themselves usually hold multiple types of insurance.

¬¬Shalom Law: Premier Personal Injury Attorneys

When filing a construction site accident lawsuit, it is crucial to have the help of an experienced attorney who understands the intricacies of the NYLL as well as the complexities of the construction industry, because knowledge of both can impact how much you may receive in damages for your injuries.

Accordingly, if you have been injured on a construction site here in New York City or the surrounding area, we encourage you to contact Shalom Law today at (718) 971-9474 to discuss what happened to you and what you can do about it.