If you are a construction worker, you understand the dangers of scattered debris that can cause you to slip, or unstable scaffolding that can cause a severe fall. Slipping and falling can even be deadly if you work several stories off the ground.
Whether you are a construction company employee, independent contractor, or pedestrian who happened to be injured while passing a work zone, our skilled attorneys can examine the details of your Williamsville construction site slip and fall accident and pursue compensation from all at-fault parties.
How Do Injured Construction Workers Get Compensation?
Almost all New York employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance to compensate employees injured in a work-related accident such as a slip and fall. With limited exceptions, New York Workers’ Compensation Law § 29(6)makes this the only remedy employees have; they cannot sue their employer or even a co-worker for negligence.
However, if the employer fails to carry workers’ compensation insurance, is not required to carry it, or intentionally injures an employee, the employee can take legal action. They can also pursue civil claims against third parties that cause injuries. Some examples of third parties who could be responsible for a Williamsville construction site slip and fall accident include:
- The property owner
- The manufacturer of a tool a worker is using if the tool is defective, and contributes to their injuries
- Any individual who intentionally performs a violent act
- The site manager
Our experienced team can take the lead in thoroughly investigating a slip and fall accident on a construction site to determine its cause, who is responsible, and what legal options exist for compensation.
For a free legal consultation with a slip and fall lawyer serving Williamsville, call (716) 300-5885
Proving Negligence for a Work Zone Slip and Fall
New York’s Labor Code was established to protect workers by anticipating dangers and prescribing rules to combat them. New York Labor Law § 241-a requires employers to install sturdy planking when workers are constructing or demolishing a building and working in stairwells or elevator shafts. This rule would prevent workers from falling down a shaft with nothing to break the fall. Employers who fail to comply can be held guilty of negligence if a slip and fall accident occurs because they acted below the standards demanded by the New York Labor Code.
To be liable for negligence in a personal injury suit, injured parties must prove that the defendants owed them a duty of care, breached that duty, and that this breach was the direct cause of their injuries. Our Williamsville attorneys are experienced in construction site slip and fall accidents and will use their knowledge to help injured workers or passersby hold at-fault parties responsible for the damage they cause.
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Call Our Attorneys After a Williamsville Construction Site Slip and Fall Accident
Construction site accidents are often catastrophic. You should not have to pay for medical care if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. Our dedicated team can review the details of your accident to determine what legal options you have for seeking compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, physical and emotional suffering, disfigurement, and more.
When you suffer harm in a Williamsville construction site slip and fall accident, do not delay seeking legal guidance. Reach out to Richmond Vona, LLC, to speak with a trusted member of our firm.
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