New York Construction Accident Lawyer

Construction Accidents

Personal injuries on building sites are a common occurrence for its workers. We can help you with filing claims against those responsible for your injuries.

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Thousands of workers in the building trades are injured or killed in work site accidents every year. In 1995, over 17,000 workers died while working on building sites. It is an alarming fact that 1 out of every 10 construction workers is accidentally injured every year.

Here is some important information you need to know about these types of injuries or accidents:

• Building companies are responsible for inspections on every commercial or private work site
• Workers' compensation laws vary from state to state and may severely limit recovery for a construction site accident
• OSHA safety standards and regulations apply to work and workers on building sites, so it is helpful to have a general idea of your general OSHA rights.

It is possible to sue a company if you happen to be a victim of a work site accident. There is no excuse for a construction company not providing a high standard of safety in the workplace.

Personal injuries on work sites are a common occurrence for construction workers. A Personal Injury Lawyer can help you with filing claims against those responsible for your injuries.

Below are some of the kinds of accidents that can occur on building sites:

• Crane Accidents
• Scaffolding Accident
• Hazardous Gases or Liquids
• Defective Machinery
• Cave-ins are the most feared trenching hazard in the construction industry
• Workers that lost their lives in construction cave-in & trenches
• Mechanical Hazards
• Toxic Exposure
• Safety requirements for securing and rigging the material hoist
• Contractor's role & responsibilities in injury reporting & accidents

The most frequent work site injuries include:

• Back injuries
• Head injuries
• Limb injuries
• Lung injuries

Contact our New York Construction Accident Lawyers if you or anyone you know has experienced any kind of construction accident injury, or any personal injury. We can help you.