Common Types of Construction Accidents in New York City

Construction sites are often chaotic workplaces, which have a lot of activity taking place at once. It is also a high-risk environment, which involves workers, machinery, multiple building levels, scaffolds and slippery surfaces, etc. Construction site accidents are more common than we may think in New York City, where workers are on-the-job often on high rises and exposing themselves to significant risks.
Some of the most common types of construction site accidents are falls, scaffolding accidents, machinery malfunction, electrocution, trench collapses, fires and explosions, crane accidents and welding accidents. All these accidents have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Defective products are also responsible for numerous construction accidents in New York City.
Remember, all of these accidents are often entirely preventable. In fact, a number of these accidents occur because employers do not adhere to safety standards recommended or mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employers, general contractors, and owners, etc. are required to provide a safe workplace to employees. They are also required to equip employees with the necessary safety gear. In a construction site, such gear could include hard hats, harnesses, vests and safety goggles. Workers should also receive proper job training and safety training.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury construction accident, please do not lose any time contacting an attorney. You require an experienced lawyer who will get on the job of collecting crucial evidence and researching your case at once. You need a lawyer with a zeal for helping injured victims, and one whose goal is to secure justice and compensation for your damages, enabling you and your family and families to meet medical expenses and get on the road to recovery.
The New York personal injury attorneys with the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy track record protecting the rights of construction workers in New York City. We will conduct a thorough and independent investigation of the case and work diligently to ensure that injured workers receive the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, call us today at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a no-cost consultation. If your accident occurred in New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania we can also help you.
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