If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident in New York, concerns about legal fees should not deter you from pursuing justice. Most reputable construction accident law firms operate on a contingency fee basis—meaning there are no upfront costs. Your attorney is paid only if your case is successful, aligning their interests with yours and …
Legal Rights After a Construction Site Accident in New York
Injured workers after a construction site accident have legal rights that provide critical support. These rights may include workers’ compensation benefits, the ability to pursue a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against a negligent third party, and protections under state and federal safety regulations. New York Labor Laws—particularly Sections 200, 240, and 241—offer strong legal safeguards for construction workers. …
What to Do After a Construction Accident
The steps that an injured worker takes immediately following a construction site accident can significantly impact his or her ability to recover disability payments and other compensation. The New York construction accident attorneys at Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C. advise injured workers on what steps they should take in the aftermath of a construction accident. Our lawyers also …
Construction Site Dangers and Pedestrian Injuries
There are more than 250,000 construction sites in the United States on any given day. A substantial number of those sites are in and around New York, where pedestrian foot traffic is a fact of city life. Contractors owe a duty of care to keep those pedestrians safe around construction sites. NYC’s Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C. represents …
Who Can Be Held Liable for Construction Accidents?
Construction sites are filled with hazards—sharp tools, heavy materials, temporary structures, and the constant buzz of people and machinery moving around on ground and overhead. To prevent severe and deadly accidents, employees are required to wear specific safety gear and follow certain procedures and protocols, while employers are responsible for providing safe equipment, properly educating and training their staff, and …
New York Construction Accident Deaths Reach “Epidemic” Proportions
New York construction accident statistics show a steep increase in serious injuries and fatalities, while safety inspections decline. The New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health called the 71 New York State construction worker deaths in 2016 “an epidemic of construction fatalities.” The numbers reflect a workplace culture that is not as dedicated to safety as it should be. …
