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Construction Falls: Deadly. Preventable.
Non-union construction workers can turn to an experienced New York personal injury attorney to help pursue compensation after a serious construction fall.
November 19, 2011 /Government PR News/ -- Every day, four construction workers are killed in construction accidents in the U.S. The majority of fatal construction accidents are caused by construction falls, including falls from scaffolding, ladders and other structures.
What happens when a worker is injured or killed outside of the union structure that affords protection to other construction workers? How can a non-union worker recover compensation after a construction fall accident? And how can we prevent these deadly falls from occurring?
Financial Recovery for New York's Non-Union Construction Workers
Many construction workers and their families do not have a union to turn to after a construction fall causes serious injuries or death. Thankfully, there are other New York City construction accident lawyers who can help laborers bring personal injury claims against the companies or people responsible for their injuries.
Depending on the facts of your case and who caused your injury, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages and more. In New York, if you fall because of someone else's negligence on a construction site, you will likely not need to go through an extensive trial to prove your case -- you will only need to have a trial on how much money you should receive for your injuries.
Even undocumented workers have the right to recover compensation under New York law!
Common Construction Falls
Construction falls can cause any type of injury, from broken bones to spinal cord injury and wrongful death. Falls can occur in a number of places on a construction site. Common construction fall accidents include:
- Falling off scaffolds
- Falling off ladders
- Falling off roofs and other building structures
- Falling from cranes
- Falling through holes in floors
- Falling through elevator shafts
Preventing Construction Falls
Many studies on construction accidents have proven that using safety nets, control line systems, guardrails, restraint systems, sound scaffolding, floor hole covers, body harnesses and other safety equipment can prevent construction falls. By preventing unstable working surfaces and teaching workers how to use fall protection equipment, a company can keep construction workers safe.
There are also specific laws in place to prevent construction accidents. Failure to follow OSHA standards that are meant to prevent workplace accidents is against the law. If your contractor or subcontractor does not provide a safe working environment, do not hesitate to contact authorities to prevent the safety violations from injuring you or your fellow construction workers. And if you are injured because of an unsafe work environment, do not hesitate to contact a construction accident attorney.
Article provided by Roy S. Hiller
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