New York City Scaffolding, Ladder, and Crane Accident Attorneys
The U.S. Department of Labor views construction as one of the most dangerous industries in the country. New York also recognizes the inherent dangers associated with high elevation construction work and passed statutes that specifically address scaffolding, ladders, cranes, and other equipment. At Segan, Nemerov & Singer, P.C., our scaffolding accident attorneys in New York City have decades of experience successfully handling scaffolding, ladder, and crane accident cases.
Legal support for high-risk accidents
When hoisted onto a scaffold, a construction worker works at staggering heights, taking daily risks that are unimaginable to the rest of us. It is only fair that building owners and contractors create the safest construction environments possible. When they fail to do, the law should hold them accountable. This was the legal perspective that New York legislators had in mind when passing New York Labor Law §240, nicknamed the Scaffold Law, and §241, which specifies construction safety guidelines.
Because of New York's labor laws, building owners and general contractors are less likely to skimp on safety regulations when cutting costs. These laws make New York’s construction environments some of the safest in the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks New York as one of the nation’s lowest construction injury states. New York laws also provide a legal basis for workers and their attorneys to bring accident claims.
Ladders and cranes—perils of the construction industry
In addition to scaffolds, workers can fall to their death or suffer severe injury while working on ladders. Poorly designed or maintained ladders that fail to meet safety standards make workers prone to falling.
Cranes attempting to lift imbalanced or oversized loads often collapse or topple over, severely injuring or killing crane operators. Properly functioning equipment, adequate training, and safety restrictions can prevent many crane accidents from occurring. Even so, in the event of accidents, New York City crane accident attorneys can investigate to determine causes, uncover statute violations, and pursue lawsuits on behalf of injured victims and families who lose loved ones.
Put an experienced New York City scaffolding accident lawyer on your side
If you or a family member suffers serious injury in a construction accident, contact our scaffolding, ladder, and crane accident lawyers in New York City. For a free consultation to discuss your claim, call us at 646.719.0891 or 212.696.9100 or contact Segan, Nemerov & Singer, PC online.
