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Did You Fall at a Construction Site?

New York Labor Law 241 (6) places the responsibility of maintaining adequate worksite safety on the general contractor and property owner. Property owners and general contractors are responsible for complying with specific safety rules and may be liable if violations of the rules occurred during the construction or demolition of a building or during an excavation.

Construction workers who suffered an injury after slipping and falling from an elevated area may be able to file a lawsuit under New York Labor 240(1). New York Labor Law 240(1) places absolute liability on the general contractor and property owner. Negligence is not a requirement for general contractors and property owners to be found liable under Labor Law 240(1).

Injured workers cannot file a claim against their co-workers or employers but can file a negligence lawsuit against the property owner, general contractor or other persons or entities whose negligence caused the fall at the job site.

If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury as a result of a slip and fall accident, please contact our firm to discuss your case, for a FREE consultation. Personalized service you can depend on.