Liability and Control

The New York law governing liability for construction contractors and owners requires direction or control in order to find liability on the contractor's or owner's part. Those considered liable for the safety of construction workers on their sites are those owners or contractors who have the power to enforce safety standards and choose responsible subcontractors. What is most important in the determination of who is an owner or contractor is the right to insist that proper safety practices are followed, and it is the right to control work that is significant.

New York law upholds the policy that the owner and contractor are best in the position to provide safety equipment and devices for their construction site workers, and best able to ensure safe working conditions, so owner and contractor are held absolutely liable for any injuries caused by faulty safety equipment, or the absence of proper safety devices and precautions.

In all matters involving New York construction accident law it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the New York construction statute of limitations. If a loved one has been a victim of wrongful death in New York, contact us now, at (800) 456-6757 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don't delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the New York construction statute of limitations expires.

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