New York Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction workers can sue for damages. Like all other work place related injuries, construction workers can sue and recover an award against other people or companies for injuries sustained in the same accident. The companies that are generally sued are the owners of the project or general contractors for failure to provide a safe workplace. To make construction work safer, state law guidelines have been instituted to benefit the injured worker and put him or her in a favorable position to sue and recover damages.
These laws require contractors, owners and their agents to provide safe scaffolds, hoists and other such structures for erecting, demolishing or repairing buildings. If an owner or general contractor fails to provide safe working conditions under these laws he should be held responsible for all injuries, especially if he exercises no supervision or control over the work being performed over the work site.
It is vital for an injured worker to consult a New York construction accident lawyer as soon as possible, especially if the injuries are serious. It is always recommend that you talk with an attorney that has experience in workers compensation law. Do not talk to anyone else or make any statements until you have consulted an attorney for your own protection.
Kleinick Law begins investigating the owners, architects, insurance companies and manufactures of equipment. General contractors and all subcontractors are required to provide a reasonable and safe work site, which warn of hazards inherent to the site and work, hire careful co-workers, co-ordinate job safety provisions and supervise and comply with all safety specifications.