Scaffold and Ladder Accidents

Workers engaged in construction, alteration, repair or cleaning of a building or structure (other than single or two-family residences) injured by falling from a ladder or scaffold, or being hit by objects falling from an elevated worksite, are given special legal rights to sue the building owner and its agents and contractors.

Building owners and their agents and contractors must supply and operate safety equipment to prevent workers from injuries caused by falls from elevated workplaces. Failure to do so results in absolute liability, even if the worker's own fault contributes to the accident. Unlike worker's compensation, these rights include recovery for full wages and benefits, medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. You may recover regular worker's compensation benefits and in addition, make claim for full damages under the Scaffold Law. The damages recovered are often very substantial. Of course, you will have to repay a portion of the compensation benefits if you make a full recovery under the Scaffold Law, but even so, you can collect for many items not covered by compensation.

Many workers who suffer injuries on constructions sites may also be able to sue a building owner or contractor even if the accident did not involve a fall from a ladder or scaffold.

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.

Disclaimer

The above is not legal advice. That can only come from a qualified attorney who is familiar with all the facts and circumstances of a particular, specific case and the relevant law. See Terms of Use. The construction information offered by New York Construction Accident Lawyer and contained herein, regarding New York construction statutes and New York construction claimants' rights is general in scope. No construction New York attorney client relationship with our New York Construction Accident Attorneys is hereby formed nor is the negligent death information herein intended as formal legal advice. Please contact a New York personal injury construction accident lawyer regarding your specific inquiry.