Construction Accident Attorneys for Albany & Saugerties
At Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, we’re proud to represent construction workers throughout New York State. If you’ve been injured in a construction accident that occurred in the Albany, Saugerties, Amsterdam, Catskill, Gloversville, Hudson, Johnstown or Capital District regions, we’re the team to turn to.
Some of the types of cases we handle involve:
- Scaffolding Accidents
- Ladder Accidents
- Construction Site Falls
- Run-Over by Operating Equipment
- Collapses, Fires and Explosions
- Welding Accidents
- Unsafe/ Dangerous Equipment Accidents
- Logging Accidents
- Elevator Accidents
- Structure Failure
- Building Collapse
- Supervisor Negligence
- Fork Lift Accidents
- Dumpster Accidents
Albany Area Construction Accident Personal Injury Cases
Each year, thousands of construction workers are injured or killed in accidents at construction sites throughout New York. Although construction companies are required under the State’s labor laws to inspect each site with safety engineers and implement safety measures, construction workers still face a greater risk of work-related injury and fatality than employees in any other U.S. industry.
New York labor laws were enacted to protect workers from construction-site work accidents. Most of these accidents are avoidable and are the result of irresponsible parties not following the laws.
If you’ve been injured in a construction accident that was the result of another individual or party’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation. It’s in your best interest to work with a construction accident attorney to pursue that compensation.
Construction Accident Injury Claims in New York State: Know the Laws
A construction worker involved in a work-related accident will often have a claim against the general contractor and/or owner of the construction site pursuant to Sections 200, 240 and 241(6) of the New York State Labor Law. Section 200 of the New York State Labor Law codifies a common law obligation to use reasonable care in the maintenance of a work site.
New York Labor Law Section 240 contains special provisions for workers injured by or on scaffolds, ladders, hoists, stays, slings, hangers, pulleys, irons, ropes, blocks, braces and other similar devices. This unique section of the State’s Labor Law, commonly known as the “Scaffolding Law,” allows injured workers to bring lawsuits against a property owner or general contractor who violates this section, rendering them strictly liable for workers injured as a result of inadequate or missing safety equipment at elevated construction work sites.
Labor Law Section 240 also protects workers from “falling objects” at a work site where an object falls and injures a worker due to a violation of the safety provisions of that section of law. In addition, Section 241(6) of the New York State Labor Law imposes a duty upon the general contractor and/or owner to comply with all provisions of the New York State Industrial Code. Architects, subcontractors and manufacturers of equipment may also be held responsible for inadequate safety precautions.
If you have suffered an injury from a construction accident like these, you may be entitled to make a claim against the property owner and contractors.
Get the Help You Need After a Construction Accident Leaves You Seriously Injured. Contact our Albany Construction Accident Attorneys!
The attorneys at Maynard O’Connor will handle all aspects of your case and guide you through this difficult time in your life. Our team serves clients throughout New York’s Capital District as well as Amsterdam, Catskill, Gloversville, Hudson and other areas of Upstate NY, with two convenient locations in Albany and Saugerties.
Let us help you recover. Give us a call at (800) 721-3553 or click here to schedule a FREE case review today.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES RELATED TO Construction ACCIDENTS
Construction Safety Equipment Protects You and Your Rights — Learn about the NYS Scaffolding Law and the employer’s and employee’s duties under it.
Common Construction Accidents & How to Avoid Them — There are countless ways a construction worker can be seriously injured on the job. Read about some common types of construction site accidents and how to prevent them.
