New York City Construction Accident Attorney

At Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., our attorneys represent clients who have been injured in construction and other jobsite accidents. With more than 50 years of combined experience, we carry on a tradition of excellence that goes back half a century.

Accidents On Construction Sites

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.

New York State has certain laws which protect workers on construction projects requiring owners and general contractors to make sure the worksite is safe. Where gravity-related accidents occur, such as falls from ladders and scaffolds or where objects being hoisted or secured fall from a height and injure workers, the injuries to workers involved can be devastating. While an injured worker will have a right to workers compensation coverage for medical bills and wages, he or she will often have rights under the Labor Law of the State of New York to pursue a claim against the owner or general contractor for damages resulting from the serious injuries sustained. Retaining an attorney who has significant experience handling claims under the Labor Law is of paramount importance - that's Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C.

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. Any of the following can cause or contribute to an accident:

• Substandard equipment
• Misuse of step ladders
• Unsafe scaffolding
• Inappropriate safety devices
• Poorly functioning machinery
• Unsafe work areas

These are a few of the jobsite problems that we see in our cases. These are serious safety problems; they often lead to serious injuries.

We Are Here To Help

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.

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. We will treat you with compassion and understanding as we vigorously pursue the maximum compensation available for your injuries.

Exploring Your Options for Compensation

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 his or her 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 investigate and pursue the company that developed and marketed those products.

New York's Labor Law imposes certain strict responsibilities on owners and general contractors on jobsites involving erection, demolition, repair, alteration, painting cleaning or pointing, to ensure the safety of the workers on site. Retaining an attorney who is well familiar with all aspects of the labor law is crucial when selecting counsel to represent you after an in jury on such a project - that's Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. Our attorneys have handled countless labor law cases involving injuries to workers on construction sites. We know the law and how to navigate the complex issues involved in such a claim. If you've been injured on a worksite, call us, we can help.

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For more information or to schedule a free consultation with a New York City construction accident lawyer regarding a serious injury or slip-and-fall accident on a jobsite, please contact us.

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