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Prominent Westchester County & New York City Construction Accident Attorneys

PictureIf you suffered a serious injury resulting from a construction accident or any other type of workplace accident, you need top construction injury lawyers to protect your interests and make sure you receive full and fair compensation. Many workers who are hurt on the job do not realize that they may be allowed to bring a personal injury action and that they are protected by the labor laws of New York. These laws apply to almost all construction trades, including repair, renovation, demolition, maintenance, painting, electrical, concrete, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry.

Among the most damaging workplace mishaps, construction accidents can be particularly severe due to the amount of dangerous equipment and hazardous materials present at many job sites. Some types of cases frequently handled by our construction accident attorneys include scaffolding accidents, labor law or OSHA violations, slip-and-fall injuries, burns, broken bones, permanent back injuries, electrocutions, wounds caused by fallen objects, illnesses due to chemical exposure, and more.

Safety Oversights Can Leave Construction Workers at Risk and Result in Life-threatening Injuries

The Law Offices of Peter DeFilippis & Associates is a staunch defender of construction workers who’ve been wrongly injured on the job throughout New York City and Westchester County. In order to protect construction workers, many laws exist that require employers to conduct regular inspections of the job sites and the materials and equipment in use, as well as to provide employees with proper protective equipment such as goggles, helmets, gloves, and more. Additionally, it is the employer’s responsibility to train employees properly in the use of potentially dangerous tools and machinery. A minor oversight in any of these duties can leave construction workers at risk and can result in serious or life-threatening injuries. If you or someone you know has been injured on a building site, contact Peter DeFilippis & Associates. Our experienced construction accident attorneys serving Westchester County, White Plains, and all of New York can help ensure that you receive the maximum settlement you deserve.

We fully understand the potentially dangerous nature of construction projects. Mr. DeFilippis, the son of a civil engineer/ general contractor, spent a great deal of his youth working in a family-owned contracting and real estate development business learning almost all aspects of the construction field. Actual hands-on field experience coupled with legal experience gives him the ability to quickly comprehend and address construction and other premises-related accidents. This background gives Mr. DeFilippis and his attorneys an advantage in representing and trying cases against defendants from the construction, real estate, and related industries.

We are Experienced with both Construction Site Injuries and the New York State Labor Laws

In light of the recent surge in tragic construction site accidents,  it’s crucial to delve into the principles that determine the accountable parties and their liabilities in these incidents. Understanding what criteria an employee needs to establish to succeed in a personal injury claim resulting from a construction-related accident is essential. It’s important to note from the outset that these cases typically fall under the jurisdiction of New York’s Labor Laws. These laws were specifically designed to safeguard individuals categorized as “employees” or “workers” within the statutes.

One of the most important rules to remember is that the Workers’ Compensation Law bars an employee who received Workers’ Compensation benefits from suing directly his co-worker or employer unless he or she sustains one of the 11 categories of “grave injury” that are set forth in Workers’ Compensation Law §11. As the term suggests, the injuries that qualify under this section are true “grave,” as they include death, amputation of leg, foot, or arm, or paraplegia, to name a few. Failing that, the injured worker must attempt to recover damages for his personal injuries from other people or entities with a connection to the worksite, such as other contractors and the premises owner.

New York’s legislature adopted a general set of statutes designed to establish basic rules and laws to ensure that workers are provided a safe work environment. These basic rules apply to building owners, contractors, and employers alike, and are codified in Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241, et seq. While §200 is more of a catch-all statute, §240(1) sets forth rules requiring owners and contractors to furnish their workers with specific safety devices to help protect them against elevation-related risks, such as ladders and scaffolds. Unlike section 200, section 241 imposes a non-delegable duty upon the contractor or owner of the site to protect the workers’ safety.

In some circumstances where certain safety statutes are violated, §241 mandates that the owner or contractor be held automatically liable for the worker’s personal and construction-related injuries – i.e., regardless of whether the owner or contractor was actively at fault.

Construction Laws Are Complex and You Will Need a Knowledgeable Lawyer to Help Evaluate the Merits of Your Case

Since the injuries resulting from construction-related accidents are typically quite serious, it is not surprising that there has been a substantial amount of litigation, and reported cases, dealing with which cases fit within this statutory scheme to result in an automatic liability finding against the defendants. Unfortunately, these rules and laws are a bit complex. Consequently, if you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a fall at a construction site, or been involved in another construction-related accident, chances are you will need to contact a lawyer to help assess the merits of your case.

We are aware that construction sites can be extremely hazardous for workers, particularly when proper safety precautions aren’t taken to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. The construction accident attorneys at  Peter DeFilippis & Associates have experience handling all types of construction accident lawsuits and have helped many workers in NYC and beyond. Find out more by contacting us for an in-depth discussion about your legal rights.

If you have been injured at or near a construction site, you need to call an attorney familiar with the unique labor laws of New York affecting construction cases. Contact us today for a free consultation to determine how we may be of legal service in connection with your construction site injury.

 

Excellent construction law attorneys ready to evaluate your construction site injury claim.