Construction Accidents

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In New York, Worker’s Compensation benefits only provide a portion of the compensation that a construction worker can claim and receive. In addition to Worker’s Compensation, the victim of a construction accident may also be entitled to file a claim for pain and suffering and other economic damages caused by the accident. It is extremely important to hire a skilled construction accident lawyer who knows the legislation and knows exactly what a New York worker is entitled to claim.

In New York, special protection for construction workers is contemplated by legislation under the New York Labor Law, Sections 200, 240, and 241 (6). These rules require owners and contractors to comply with non-delegable obligations on workers, which means that they could be held liable even if they hire other companies to perform the construction or to keep the site under construction safe. In fact, according to the Labor Law, an owner can be found guilty even if the contracted work is carried out on the property without his knowledge. To vigorously defend your rights, you should seek the advice of a construction accident attorney in the Bronx, Queens, or the New York metropolitan area.

Who is responsible for the safety of the workplace?

Section 240 (1) attributes responsibility for the safety of the work site to the owners and contractors involved in the construction, demolition, repair, alteration, painting, cleaning, or masonry in a building or structure. Section 240 is often referred to as the Scaffolding Act, which states absolutely responsible (100%) to a landlord or contractor for accidents involving worker falls, or materials and equipment, regardless of any worker’s failure, if it is proven not to. the appropriate safety equipment was provided and that this was the “immediate” cause of the accident.

What are the types of construction accidents in which the owner has the responsibility?

These types of accidents include falls from ladders, scaffolding, and buildings. Accidents involving falls from cranes, elevators, and materials or equipment that should have been properly insured will also be included in this category. The proper security of the equipment includes: ladders, scaffolding, harnesses, barricades, screens, and railings.

What are the types of construction accidents in which the owner has the responsibility?

The New York Labor Law requires owners and contractors to provide workers with adequate protection that will prevent accidents involving tipping ladders, collapsing scaffolds, or other protective devices that fail. Owners and contractors have been found 100% responsible for not providing workers with adequate and safe lifelines, or secure tie-down points. Owners and contractors are also responsible for covering dangerous openings, where a worker is exposed and in danger of falling. The protection of the New York Labor Law extends to the proper and safe operation of machinery and equipment such as cranes, elevators, excavators and more.

The New York Labor Law, Sections 200 and 241 (6) also requires owners and contractors to provide protection to workers involved in construction, demolition, and other construction-related activities. These sections of the law cover many different types of accidents that could occur on the job site such as trips and falls on rubble or ramps, and slips and falls in corridors. They also require owners and contractors to comply with specific standards such as weight requirements for handrails surrounding scaffolding, or placing covers over dangerous openings to protect workers from falls from height. There are countless other applications.

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