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Thousands of workers and pedestrians sustain construction-related injuries and fatalities each year. Although construction sites must follow the legally required safety regulations and ensure a hazard-free work environment, which is mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), many fail to fulfill this responsibility. If you or a loved one have suffered from a construction-related injury,  contact one of our experienced construction accident attorneys at Pryor Law to learn more about your rights. You may be entitled to significant compensation. 

Construction accidents can occur during every phase of the construction process, whether it is during a building’s initial demolition or the final painting of a structure. Some common injuries include the following:

• Vehicle Accidents: Cranes and other large vehicles are critical in large-scale construction projects; however, vehicles that are not adequately maintained or contain defects can malfunction, posing grave dangers to site workers and pedestrians. 
• Scaffolding Accidents: Scaffolding structures are critical in many, if not most, construction projects. Improper installations or safety features can cause scaffolding to collapse or fall over, causing severe injuries to construction workers and nearby pedestrians. A common mistake many construction companies make is failing to install a safety rail on scaffolding structures more than twenty (20) in the air, a critical safety feature that saves countless workers from falling every year. 
• Dangerous or Inadequate Working Conditions: Employers are required by OSHA to provide their workers with a safe working environment. Failure to do so, such as a lack of proper supervision or training, could cause injuries or fatalities. 
• Slips, Trips, and Falls: Slip and fall incidents are among the most common construction-related fatalities in New York State. Construction workers often do their jobs at great heights, meaning one slip, trip, or fall can be life-threatening.

What forms of compensation are available to victims of New York construction accidents?

Regardless of who is at fault, several types of compensation are available to construction workers who sustain injuries on the job. Some common forms include the following:

• Worker’s compensation 
• Employers’ liability 
• Commercial general liability insurance
• Property liability insurance 

It is important to note that while worker’s compensation can help pay your wages and medical bills at first, it is often insufficient in covering the extent of your medical bills and lost wages. Moreover, worker’s compensation does not account for any pain and suffering or loss of mobility or earnings capacity you may have experienced after a construction accident. Filing a personal injury lawsuit can help recover these damages, so you can focus on your recovery stress-free.

How long do you have to file a claim after a construction accident?

Don’t wait to contact a personal injury attorney, as there is a limited time to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations for construction-related claims is only three (3) years, meaning you only have three years from the date of your injury to file a claim.

At Pryor Law, we have decades of experience handling construction accident cases, and our results speak for themselves. If you or a loved one have been injured in a New York construction-related accident and believes that someone else may be at fault, contact our construction accident attorneys at (718) 829-0222 or fill out our online form for a free, no-obligation consultation. We can help you gather the appropriate documents and evidence to validate your claim and guide you through the complex legal process. Our office is located in the Bronx, New York, and our experienced personal injury attorneys are ready to fight for you.

Pryor Law

292 City Island Ave., Bronx, NY 10464

Phone: 718-829-0222 | Email: info@pryorlaw.com