CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT
Got into a Construction Accident? Contact our 911PersonalInjury team — we’re here to ensure you get the compensation and care you deserve.
INJURED ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE?
911PI CAN HELP
The construction industry employs around 528,000 people in New York, making up about one in 18 workers.
Construction accidents can occur for various reasons. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the top four causes of fatal accidents in construction are:
These categories account for more than half of all construction fatalities, but many other types of accidents can occur. The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny can represent you for various construction-related incidents, including:
Construction sites present unique risks, including:
These unsafe conditions may indicate negligence, which is crucial for a successful injury claim. Our construction accident attorneys offer free consultations to discuss your options.
Construction accidents can occur for various reasons. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the top four causes of fatal accidents in construction are:
- Falls: Over one-third of construction deaths result from falls from heights.
- Struck-By: About 11.1% of fatal accidents occur when workers are hit by objects.
- Electrocutions: Approximately 8.5% of fatalities are due to electric shock.
- Caught-In/Between: Around 5.5% of workers die from being trapped in crush accidents.
These categories account for more than half of all construction fatalities, but many other types of accidents can occur. The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny can represent you for various construction-related incidents, including:
- Scaffolding collapses or falls
- Ironworker accidents
- Ladder accidents
- Trench cave-ins
- Unsafe property conditions
- Supervisor negligence
- Truck and heavy equipment accidents
- Nail gun incidents
- Lifting injuries
- Explosions
- Building collapses
- Injuries to undocumented workers
Construction sites present unique risks, including:
- Property defects
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Insufficient protection from falling materials
- Lax fall prevention measures
- Inadequate shielding from power sources
- Trip hazards
- Open trenches
- Poor containment of toxic chemicals
These unsafe conditions may indicate negligence, which is crucial for a successful injury claim. Our construction accident attorneys offer free consultations to discuss your options.
Don't navigate construction accident claims alone—contact us for expert legal support today!
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT?
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT?
Construction projects often involve numerous workers performing various tasks simultaneously, all aiming toward a common goal. While different parties manage specific aspects of construction, certain individuals and entities are responsible for ensuring that workers have the necessary tools and safety equipment to perform their jobs safely.
Under New York law, employers cannot simply send workers to a construction site without taking appropriate measures to safeguard their well-being. Contractors and employers in New York City are obligated to:
- Assess construction sites for potential hazards.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan.
- Provide protective equipment to prevent falls and other injuries.
- Educate employees on the proper use of tools and machinery.
- Fractures and broken bones
- Burns
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord trauma
- Visual impairment or blindness
- Hearing loss
- Amputated limbs
- Organ damage
- Respiratory diseases
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Poisoning
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychological distress
- Paralysis
- Coma
- Death
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No matter what you think about who’s at fault or the circumstances of the accident, contact us at 911PI for a consultation. Statistics show that about 75% of our clients initially believed that their case wasn’t eligible for compensation, or that the compensation would be so minimal that it wouldn’t be worth pursuing.
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