Aggressively Pursuing the Compensation Brooklyn Scaffolding Accident Victims Deserve
Brooklyn has seen more than its fair share of construction projects in recent years, all of which involve the potential for scaffolding accidents or ladder falls that may cause serious injury to those working on site.
December 19, 2011
Brooklyn has seen more than its fair share of construction projects in recent years. While the scope of these developments varies in size from small restoration and maintenance projects costing only thousands of dollars to the multibillion-dollar Atlantic Yards project in Prospect Heights, they all involve the potential for scaffolding accidents or ladder falls that may cause serious injury to those working on site.At Simon Eisenberg & Baum, our Brooklyn construction accident lawyers help injured construction workers and families obtain compensation for damages they've suffered in connection with Brooklyn scaffolding accidents. Whatever the situation or cause, we have the experience to quickly assess your case, explain your options and move forward with the course of action that's right for you.
In some cases, this means helping clients apply for and obtain workers' compensation benefits, including death benefits for families. In others, it means filing personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits against negligent contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers and other parties and aggressively pursuing the compensation our clients deserve in court.
A Focus on Ladder Accident and Scaffolding Accident Lawsuits
Ladder and scaffolding fall injuries are involved in a disproportionately high number of construction accident lawsuits. Defective or poorly maintained equipment is one of the two main reasons for this; the negligence of other individuals and companies is the other. In either case, safety violations can impose strict liability on the responsible party or parties.
The strict liability statute in question is New York Labor Law 240(1), which was enacted specifically to protect people who work at elevated heights. Our attorneys have represented many people in lawsuits that involved violations of New York Labor Law 240, as well as violations of other state and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that serve a similar purpose.
Contact Simon Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, for a Free Consultation
To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Brooklyn personal injury attorney, contact us online or call our New York City law offices directly at 212-353-8700. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.
We handle Brooklyn construction accident and construction site injury lawsuits on a contingent fee basis, which means that you will not be responsible for any legal fees unless our attorneys obtain a settlement or verdict award on your behalf.
Simon Eisenberg & Baum is a respected New York City firm dedicated to helping the injured and those harmed by unfair employment practices. Our personal injury lawyers in New York City have extensive experience handling complex litigation involving car accidents, construction accidents, workplace discrimination and other sensitive legal issues. Visit their Web site http://www.sebinjury.com/Brooklyn/ for more information or call them at 888-246-6083 to discuss you legal options.