Gravity-Related Accidents: The Most Frequent Cause of Injury
In my experience, the most common types of construction accidents involve falls or things falling on workers. These types of accidents are often categorized as gravity-related, which means they’re governed by Labor Law Section 240, also known as the scaffolding law in New York. Whether it’s a worker falling off scaffolding or a heavy object falling on someone, these accidents are covered by strict liability laws.
Back and Neck Injuries: The Most Frequent Types of Injuries
Back and neck injuries are also among the most frequent in construction accidents. I’ve handled numerous cases where workers fell from heights or had heavy objects land on them, leading to devastating back and neck injuries. These injuries can have lifelong consequences, and when construction companies fail to provide proper safety measures, the workers often suffer unnecessarily.
Fatal Accidents: Falls from Heights Are the Leading Cause of Death
When it comes to fatalities, falling from heights is the most common cause. This includes falls from scaffolding, ladders, or buildings. Without the proper safety equipment, such as harnesses or secured scaffolding, workers are at a much higher risk of fatal injuries. It’s critical that employers follow the strict safety protocols outlined in laws like Section 240 to prevent these tragic accidents.
Holding Negligent Parties Accountable for Fatal Construction Accidents
If you have suffered injuries in a construction accident in New York, the dedicated personal injury accident lawyers at Cohen & Cohen are prepared to stand up for your rights. Reach out to us at (718) 550-5738 to schedule a free consultation. For every construction accident case, our legal team collaborates with medical specialists, industry professionals, and accident reconstruction experts to build strong cases that account for both your immediate injuries and potential long-term effects. Every construction accident case we take is managed on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe us nothing unless we secure compensation for you. Get started today by calling our office or submitting a request through our online contact form. Nosotros hablamos español and Мы говорим по русски.
Why Choose Cohen
Personal injury matters have many facets. Our New York personal injury lawyers know that building a strong case from the outset is critical. We are able to leverage our strength in negotiations. However, when litigation is necessary, we have a solid track record in every level of litigation, a record of success in pretrial legal arguments, a strong reputation for obtaining meaningful verdicts, and an appellate practice that helps our clients save money when the opposing party challenges a verdict. We address medical lien issues to help our clients retain more money after a verdict or settlement. We do not rest on our past success stories; we strive to exceed the expectations of clients in every case we handle.