Construction Accident Lawyer in New York

New York State Labor Laws and Construction Accidents

The labor laws in New York State give special protection to workers who are injured in construction accidents. This can include demolition, renovation, alteration, or repair of structures or buildings. When workers are injured due to violations of labor law sections 200, 240, or 241, they may be entitled to recover damages regardless of who was responsible for the accident.

• Section 200 – This part of the labor law requires owners and contractors to take reasonable care to protect workers and provide safe workplaces that are fully under their control. If a worker is seriously injured due to an unsafe workplace, they will likely be entitled to compensation.
• Section 240 – This is a statute that protects the rights of workers injured in high falls or after being struck by a falling object. It is also known as the 'scaffold law,' and under this law, parties such as the general contractor, project owner, project manager, and building owner may all be held responsible.
• Section 241 – This law delineates specific actions that must be carried out on a job site, and specific equipment that must be provided, all in the name of safety. If these actions or equipment are neglected by those in charge, an injured worker will have a strong chance of recovering full damages after their accident.

A New York construction accident lawyer is available to discuss your legal options if you have sustained serious injury in a construction accident.

Legal Aid in Your Construction Accident Case

Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnel & Ryan LLP has spent over 5 decades protecting the rights of those injured in accidents, including those involving construction and other job sites. In that time, we have secured very successful results for many of our clients, with $500,000 and $1 million settlements not being out of the ordinary. If you have been injured in a construction accident due to the violation of strict labor laws, then you deserve to receive the maximum compensation allowed by law. Our firm will work on your behalf with the goal of obtaining that compensation for your pain and suffering.

If you have been seriously injured in a construction accident, you are protected by New York labor laws. Contact a New York construction accident attorney who can help you fight for injury compensation from those responsible.