Albany, NY Construction Accident Lawyer
Working in construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States today. Thousands of workers are injured or killed in construction site accidents every year as a result of faulty equipment, negligence, and unsafe working conditions. In an effort to protect construction workers, New York has instituted specific labor laws concerning work-site safety.
Section 200
Under section 200 of the New York State Labor Laws, construction sites are required to be kept in a generally safe condition to protect the lives of the site’s employees. This law also extends to the maintenance and operation of the machinery, equipment, supplies, and materials used on the site.
Section 240
Within the New York State Labor Laws, Section 240 requires all general contractors and property owners of construction sites to ensure that all scaffolding, hoists, stays, ladders, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons, ropes, and other construction devices are assembled and maintained in a way that protects all workers on the site from danger.
Contact Our Albany New York Construction Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction site accident due to negligent equipment assembly or site maintenance, consult our experienced New York accident attorneys at Smalline and Harri to determine your eligibility for compensation for your injuries. We have the skills and knowledge necessary to protect your rights as an injured worker and aggressively fight for compensation. Our New York accident attorneys are committed to using our extensive experience and helping you recover damages.