Construction Accidents

New York Construction and Jobsite Accident Lawyers

At Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., our attorneys have a proven track record of providing effective representation to clients injured in construction and other jobsite accidents. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience and carry on a tradition of excellence that goes back half a century.

Construction sites can be extremely dangerous environments. Hardworking people are put at risk on a daily basis, and often become injured. At Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., we are dedicated to protecting our clients' rights to the fullest. We will treat you with compassion and understanding as we vigorously pursue the maximum compensation available for your injuries.

We bring creativity as well as perseverance to the personal injury cases we handle, and do not hesitate to innovate if that's the way to get results. We work hard when you are no longer able to. Suffering a serious injury on a construction site can be the most challenging time in your professional and personal life. At Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., our job is to handle all the legal aspects while you recover physically and emotionally.

Construction sites are hazardous. The risks are numerous, from the heights at which construction workers perform their duties to the presence of dangerous machinery and equipment that can cause serious injury. This makes the need for safety extremely important.

Scaffolding, an unmarked elevator shaft, a faulty ladder, and even a nail gun can cause serious injury and may even result in a wrongful death claim. The contractors running those job sites must maintain the highest standards of safety due to the risks involved. All too often, however, construction firms take shortcuts trying to save money. Substandard equipment, inappropriate safety devices, and poorly functioning machinery are a few of the jobsite problems that we see in our cases. These are serious safety problems; they often lead to serious injuries.

Our firm frequently has clients injured in a construction accident who come to us thinking that they only have a workers' compensation claim, because the accident happened on the job. While sometimes workers compensation is the only avenue available for compensation, the possibility of pursuing a personal injury claim cannot be disregarded.

Malfunctioning equipment or tools can lead to a product liability case. Your injuries may go beyond just the temporary inability to work. With negligence comes a need for accountability, no matter who is responsible for your accident. If a contractor or subcontractor failed in their duties to keep the construction site safe, you deserve compensation above and beyond workers' comp.

We will look at the work site and any track record of safety violations by the construction contractor or subcontractor. If your injury was caused by poorly manufactured equipment or tools, we will go after the company that developed and marketed those products.

Our knowledge of New York Labor Law 240 and 241 is extremely valuable to our clients. If your injury was caused by a violation of those laws or any other industry standards, we will work to hold the negligent party accountable. For more information or to schedule a free consultation with an experienced construction accident lawyer regarding a serious injury or slip and fall accident on a jobsite, please contact us.