Construction Accidents
One of the most dangerous occupations in the country is working at a construction site. Hundreds of thousands of workers are injured and even killed in construction site accidents each year. New York construction site accidents cause more and more injuries and deaths each year.
In New York State, construction workers have little control over their job safety and equipment and are subjected every day to dangerous work conditions that could result in serious injury and death. Everyday workplace safety hazards can include:
- falls from scaffolds and other elevations, even while workers are wearing safety harnesses and lanyards;
- being struck by moving objects or falling machinery;
- electrocution;
- exposure to hazardous chemicals; and,
- injuries caused by defective or unsafe equipment.
New York State enacted the Labor Law providing workers with strong protection against workplace accidents. The law favors construction workers, but construction employers may not always work cooperatively and may only be interested in saving themselves money and not looking after the injured worker and/or his family. It is very important to select an attorney who has experience in litigating construction accident law cases. Only an experienced lawyer, like David N. Sloan, Esq.., can ensure that construction companies follow the Labor Law and ensure that you and your family get the compensation you’re entitled to.
If you have been injured, or someone you know has been seriously injured or killed due to a workplace safety accident, call The Law Offices of David N. Sloan, Esq..