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As a firm, we have extensive experience representing injured construction workers in New York courts. In fact, our lawyers have obtained some of the largest recoveries in New York State for previous clients, including a $3,900,000 verdict on behalf of one person whose on-the-job injuries included a fractured skull and cognitive impairment— and a $4,000,000 settlement on behalf of another who sustained spinal fractures as the result of a scaffold fall.
For a free consultation — call our New York City law offices directly at 646.233.2725, or toll-free from anywhere in the Tri-State region at 866.790.8964.
All construction accident cases are handled on a contingency basis. We accept no legal fees unless we obtain compensation on your behalf.
Our practice includes:
- Scaffold collapses
- Ladder accidents
- Falls from elevated work sites
- Deadly crane collapses
- Injuries from falling tools or construction materials
- Electrocution injuries
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Trench collapses
- Accidents and injuries caused by defective equipment or tools
- Road construction accidents
Elevated Work Site Injuries
Sections 240 and 241 of New York Labor Law were enacted to protect construction workers and allow them to recover more than just workers' compensation benefits in the event they are injured in a falling accident.
Because these two statutes impose strict liability — workers who are injured in falling-type accident do not need to establish their employer was "at fault" or even that they knew about the dangerous condition. As long as it was the direct cause of the injuries, they can recover compensation.
Our attorneys can help.
Have your construction accident claim evaluated by an experienced attorney at one of New York City's most respected litigation law firms.
Call Godosky & Gentile at 866.790.8964 or contact us online today.
The Deadly Crane Collapses of 2008
While construction may be an accepted part of day-to-day life in New York City, the two deadly crane collapses of 2008 are a grim reminder of just how dangerous the process of taking down the old and putting up the new can be.
Our firm understands how these accidents occur and works closely with construction experts and engineers to meticulously prepare each case to win at trial from the outset. In one case, our lawyers we successful in achieving a $6,000,000 settlement for a 64 year-old man who suffered a head injury, fractured pelvis and internal injuries when he was struck by a crane cable while jogging near the FDR Drive.
Third-Party Negligence Claims
Employees from many different companies are present at most construction sites. Products, tools and equipment made by many different manufacturers are present as well.
When construction accidents are caused by the negligence of one company's employee, but the person injured on the job works for someone else — that victim has the right to file a third-party personal injury claim against the negligent person and their employer.
The same holds true of construction accidents caused by defective products — only in these cases, the personal injury suit is filed against the product's manufacturer.
Our experience with third-party construction accident claims is an invaluable asset and can make a real difference in the outcome of your case.
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Call 866.790.8964 Today
Our firm offers free initial consultations and flexible appointment scheduling for your convenience. We accept no legal fees for handling construction accident claims unless a verdict or settlement is obtained on your behalf. To schedule your free initial consultation to discuss your construction site accidents, please call us toll-free at 866.790.8964 or contact us online.
