Construction Accidents

If you ask most people working in construction, they will tell you they enjoy their job. You work in a profession that is key to the economy. Day after day, you watch your hard work turn into completed projects. Who else can point to a building or road and say, “I built that?”

Construction workers are the backbone of America, so when you are injured, the attorneys at Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC are proud to step up and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Our personal injury lawyers know that construction accident injuries are often severe and substantial. The physical, emotional, and financial toll can be devastating. The pain and trauma can be immense. Our construction accident lawyers will help you understand your rights and legal options. We will ensure the negligent parties involved are held accountable. And we will fight for the compensation you deserve – past, present, and future.

We have Albany NY personal injury lawyers dedicated to construction accidents. If you or someone you love have been injured in a construction accident, let our personal injury lawyers help you.

Give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Can You Sue for a Construction Accident in New York?

It depends, but often yes.  

The laws in New York that are designed to protect construction workers are complex. Often, construction accident victims are confused about what steps to take after an accident. You may think that workers’ compensation is your only option. That is not always the case, and you should not deal with your construction injury claim alone. Let us help you find the cause of your construction accident, so the responsible parties can be identified and held accountable.

Potential responsible third parties include:

• Architects
• Contractors
• Construction site owners
• Engineers
• Equipment manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers of defective products
• Property owners
• Subcontractors

You should contact an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. Do not wait.

Insurance companies will predictably contact you soon after the accident. Expect a call from an agent or claims adjuster. They will ask you to provide a recorded statement. Do not do this until you have legal representation.

You may also be offered a quick lump-sum settlement. That money is not likely the fair value of your injuries. You want an attorney to help you recover for all your damages – past, present, and future pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. Call us for a free consultation and valuation of your claim.

Why Choose MCLC as Your Construction Accident Lawyers?

As a construction worker, we value your profession, and we make it our personal mission to earn your respect with our industry experience and exhaustive preparation. Whenever you need us, we will be at your side – on site, in the field, at the negotiation table, or in the courtroom.

Our attorneys have a long history of representing the construction industry through a myriad of legal issues. We routinely represent clients in matters arising out of Labor Law section 200, 240 and 241 claims, including matters arising from and caused by:

• Building and structural collapse
• Confined space accidents
• Crane incidents
• Defective tools and equipment
• Electrical accidents and electrocution
• Engineering and design failures
• Equipment malfunction
• Exposure to toxic chemicals and environmental hazards
• Falling objects and debris
• Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and buildings
• Fires and explosions
• Forklift incidents
• Heavy machinery accidents
• Improper cleanup and maintenance
• Inadequate training
• Lack of and/or insufficient protective equipment
• Lack of proper supervision
• OSHA violations
• Safety code violations
• Scaffolding failures
• Slip and falls
• Structural degradation
• Structural failures
• Trip and falls
• Work vehicle accidents

With our vast industry experience from both sides of the table, we can uncover what other firms cannot see, advocating for you from start to finish. And, while our credentials speak to one side of our success, it is our down-to-earth approach and straightforward communication style that has built long-lasting relationships with our clients.

As your construction accident lawyer, we know all the laws that pertain to your case, particularly Labor Law sections 200, 240 and 241. We research the laws and prior case outcomes that reveal relevant legal strategies. We exhaustively document and investigate all your accident damages, including your full medical costs. We work closely with our clients, listening to your side of the story, and negotiate tirelessly on your behalf. Finally, we understand the strategies that help clients win cases, both in and out of court.

Any lawyer can claim to have all of these qualities, but a truly qualified attorney will have:

• A record of winning settlements and verdicts on behalf of their client
• Awards and accolades from clients, their community, and their peers
• A history of transparent and authentic client testimonials
• A reputation in good standing with the local community and the state bar

MCLC possesses all these credentials and more.

We are a firm of attorneys experienced in the complexity of construction accidents. We have decades of combined experienced handling personal injury and construction accident claims. We are litigators – that’s what we do.

Our peers and professional community have awarded us year after year for our skill and capabilities and our clients consistently provide us with positive feedback.

We are frequent and effective communicators. You will hear from us often. You will know the status of your accident claim throughout settlement negotiations and the litigation process. We are your advocate, by your side every step of the way.

Last, remember that all your questions are valid, and we will answer them for you. We will provide you with every bit of information you need to make an informed decision.

Let us help you and your family. Just give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

What Does OSHA Say About Construction Accidents?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created by Congress in 1970 to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing safety standards and by providing training, outreach, and education. According to OSHA, the following are the top 10 most frequently cited standards by Federal OSHA, leading to safety violations and injured workers:

1. Fall Protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
2. Hazard Communication Standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
3. Respiratory Protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
4. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
5. Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
6. Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
7. Powered Industrial Trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
8. Fall Protection–Training Requirements (29 CFR 1926.503) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
9. Eye and Face Protection (29 CFR 1926.102) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
10. Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements (29 CFR 1910.212) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]

What is the Difference Between Workers’ Compensation Benefits and a Construction Lawsuit?

If you are injured on a construction site, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who is at fault. New York’s workers’ compensation laws provide you partial payment for lost wages and payment for your medical expenses. These payments may diminish over time and even cease.

If you are injured on a construction site due to the negligence of a third party, you can bring a lawsuit against that party. Specifically, we must prove that the accident occurred because the third party violated one of New York’s construction site safety laws, specifically:

• New York Labor Law Section 240(1): This law is commonly referred to as the “Scaffolding Law”. It allows construction workers to sue property owners and contractors if a worker falls from heights due to inadequate safety practices. This includes personal injuries sustained by falling on the property, and being struck by falling objects, debris, and other construction materials. The law contains special provisions for workers injured by or on scaffolds, ladders, hoists, stays, slings, hangers, pulleys, irons, ropes, blocks, braces and other similar devices.

• New York Labor Law Section 241(6): This law allows construction workers to sue property owners and general contractors for specific violations of New York’s Industrial Code. Architects, sub-contractors and manufacturers of equipment may also be held responsible under Section 241(6).

• New York Labor Law Section 200: This law allows construction workers to sue any person or entity that failed to take reasonable safety precautions at worksites.

Where Do We Represent Construction Accident Victims?

Our Albany NY personal injury lawyers represent construction accident victims in every city, county, state and federal court in every county across New York State, including:

• Albany County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Allegany County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Bronx County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Broome County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Capital District Construction Accident Attorneys
• Cattaraugus County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Cayuga County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Chautauqua County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Chemung County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Chenango County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Clinton County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Columbia County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Cortland County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Delaware County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Dutchess County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Erie County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Essex County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Franklin County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Fulton County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Genesee County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Greene County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Guilderland Construction Accident Attorneys
• Hamilton County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Herkimer County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Jefferson County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Kings County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Lewis County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Livingston County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Madison County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Monroe County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Montgomery County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Nassau County Construction Accident Attorneys
• New York County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Niagara County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Oneida County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Onondaga County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Ontario County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Orange County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Orleans County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Oswego County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Otsego County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Putnam County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Queens County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Rensselaer County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Richmond County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Rockland County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Saint Lawrence County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Saratoga County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Schenectady County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Schoharie County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Schuyler County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Seneca County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Steuben County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Suffolk County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Sullivan County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Tech Valley Construction Accident Attorneys
• Tioga County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Tompkins County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Ulster County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Upstate New York Construction Accident Attorneys
• Warren County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Washington County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Wayne County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Westchester County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Wyoming County Construction Accident Attorneys
• Yates County Construction Accident Attorneys

Contact Us

If you or a loved one have been injured in a construction accident, you need a lawyer. Don’t wait any longer. Call the personal injury attorneys of Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC for a free, confidential consultation, and let us help you get the full and just compensation you deserve.

To discuss your case, call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.