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Electrocution Accidents on Construction Sites

Those who work on construction sites are at constant risk of electrocution. Buildings or other structures that are in the process of being built frequently have exposed wires or cabling with a large amount of electricity passing through them. There are other circumstances in which electricity can pose substantial danger to construction workers, including:

• Faulty wiring
• Power tools that are defective
• Inclement weather (leading to precipitation-related shocks)
• Contact between power lines and power tools or ladders/scaffolding

Electrocution can lead to serious injuries such as burns, brain damage, and nerve damage, and in serious cases can even cause death. In the event that you have sustained an electrocution injury on a construction site, it is urged that you contact a New York construction accident attorney at Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnel & Ryan LLP. With over 5 decades of experience in representing personal injury victims, we can give you the help and support you need to have a strong chance of obtaining the highest possible money award allowed by law in your case. Many of our clients have received settlements in the hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of dollars. Our goal is to see you recompensed for your injury to the fullest extent, so that your recovery is as swift and worry-free as possible.

New York Labor Laws

The labor laws in New York impose strict accountability upon those who own, administrate, or manage construction projects. Safety is of paramount importance on construction sites, and any instance of negligence on the part of owners or managers that leads to an accident can see those individuals held financially liable for the victim"s injuries. If you have been harmed in an electrocution or construction accident, you should know that you have rights and that the law is on your side. An attorney can help you assert your rights as a construction worker, and fight for the restitution that you are entitled to.

If you have been injured in an electrical accident while working construction, contact a New York electrocution accident lawyer for legal representation today.