Construction workers in New York are exposed to many dangers on a regular basis. It is estimated that there are about 40,000 construction sites that exist in New York City alone. Many new safety measures have been introduced locally by the NYC Department of Buildings and nationally recognized organizations, such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), to try and reduce the number of accidents. Even with new safety measures in place, construction sites still sometimes fail to meet the basic expectation to keep everyone safe. Employers, general contractors, and building owners might decide to cut corners and save money for short-term gain rather than focus on the long-term safety and wellbeing of their workers.
Poorly maintained construction sites are also hazards for pedestrians and innocent bystanders. As a result, you can suffer serious injuries or death, impacting the rest of your life for you or a loved one.
The rules and regulations that apply in construction accidents are more commonly known as Labor Law Section § 200, Labor Law Section § 240 otherwise known as the “Scaffold Law”, and Labor Law Section § 241. Each section has a unique set of rules and regulations. They act as a roadmap for attorneys to use for your case.
Don’t be a victim of someone else’s lack of care for your safety and well-being. If you have been injured in a construction accident or as a worker on the job at a construction site, give us a call today and let us help you.
