If a brick fell from a building and hit you in New York, you have the option of filing a personal injury claim against the party whose negligence caused the accident. These claims allow you to pursue a wider range of damages than if you only file a workers’ compensation claim. Our NYC falling object lawyers will […]
Ladder falls are one of the most common and dangerous accidents on New York construction sites. If you fell because of the failure of the ladder while carrying heavy materials and your employer failed to offer help or safety support, you may be wondering if you have any legal options. The answer is yes, you […]
If you were run over by an excavator during NYC construction, you have the right to sue third parties whose negligence caused or contributed to the accident. To file a lawsuit, you will have to establish a connection between the third party and the circumstances that led to your injuries. Our NY excavation accident lawyers will investigate […]
It was just another morning on the job. You laced up your boots, made the commute into the city, and stepped onto the scaffold like you’ve done countless times. Then, in a split second, your footing gave way, and everything went sideways. Now, you’re lying in a hospital bed or laid up at home. You […]
If you were injured by a tool dropped from an elevated height, you may have the right to recover damages through a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit. Filing a lawsuit allows you to pursue a greater range of damages than filing a claim for workers’ comp benefits, and the good news is […]
Certain building owners and their agents, construction site owners, construction company owners, and contractors have absolute liability for construction site accidents involving falling objects. If heavy material struck you on a construction site in NYC, you can sue one or more of these parties. This law applies even if you are not a NYC resident […]
Yes, NYC workers who fell from a ladder or scaffolding while painting a high ceiling are entitled to compensation. You may have several options for recovering this compensation. Falls are among the most common causes of construction site injuries, so our legal team has successfully represented many fall accident victims before. A ladder accident attorney from […]
As a construction worker, you are entitled to a safe workplace, and you have the right to take action if that right is violated. If you were injured due to a trench cave-in at a NYC construction site, our NYC excavation accident lawyers will identify who is responsible and hold them accountable for your losses. We provide […]
You are entitled to a safe work environment, which includes access to functional, well-maintained nail guns and appropriate protective gear. An unsafe workspace increases your risk of suffering nail gun injuries to the eye, head, hand, or elsewhere. If you suffered a nail gun injury when your tool misfired, our New York construction accident lawyers will determine […]
Sometimes the cause of a car accident is unclear, especially in the congested streets of NYC. If you’ve been injured while driving a car, understand that there’s still a chance to receive money for your injuries even if you were partially at fault. Under New York’s comparative negligence laws, it’s possible to be compensated for […]
