Construction Site Supervisor Negligence

Negligence on Construction Sites

The supervisor of a construction site (also known as a foreman, forewoman, or site supervisor) holds the responsibility of seeing that the workplace and its workers are kept safe. They need to be aware of proper safety regulations as well as the proper procedures to be followed to prevent injury while performing tasks. They must ensure that safety rules are followed at all times by anyone on site and that the site itself complies with the requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

If a supervisor is fails to exercise proper caution or care in his or her duties toward the site, this constitutes negligence. This may occur by failing to enforce safety regulations, failing to take action to correct hazardous conditions, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on the job. Failing to provide necessary safety resources is another of the countless ways in which a negligent supervisor may contribute to construction accidents. In certain circumstances, you will be able to pursue compensation beyond that standard workers' compensation award. Talk to a New York construction accident lawyer about the specifics of your case in order to determine your legal options.

Construction Accident Attorney in New York

At Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnel & Ryan LLP, we appreciate that recovering from or adjusting to your serious injury is a very difficult process. It can be made even more trying when your work and people you know personally are involved. In approaching your case, we are sensitive to these issues and will devise the most appropriate yet strategic approach for pursuing the compensation you deserve. When your health and quality of life have been compromised by the actions of another, we are passionate about you receiving all the help you need. Our firm will answer the phone to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will aggressively pursue the maximum possible compensation.

Contact a New York construction accident attorney if the negligence of your supervisor has resulting in an injury.