Unsafe and Faulty Ladders on Construction Sites
Helping Construction Workers Since 1981
Whenever you leave the safety of the ground by climbing a ladder, you face inherent risks. These risks must be carefully managed and alleviated by employers on residential and commercial construction sites. Employers that fail, face the possibility of a lawsuit by injured workers who deserve 1) a safe work environment and 2) compensation in the event of injuries.
The New York construction accident attorneys of The Orlow Firm have worked with hundreds of construction workers in our combined 60 plus years of personal injury experience. Have you been injured due to:
- A damaged or defective ladder?
- The lack of an available ladder that is appropriate for the task you are required to perform?
- Unstable or uneven ground?
- A broken rung?
- Contact with a power line?
- An accident occurring while the ladder is being raised, lowered or moved?
Contact The Orlow Firm at 866-959-7202 for committed legal representation backed by decades of experience and a long track record of success.
Often, injured workers feel that their rights to compensation following construction site injuries are limited to worker's compensation benefits. Often, though, workers can pursue additional compensation through a third-party claim.
Third-party claims are filed against parties other than your employer, like owners, contractors and subcontractors who may be responsible or partially responsible for the accident. Third-party claims are not filed instead of a workers' compensation claim. Rather, they are filed in addition to a workers' compensation claim. Third-party claims almost invariably involve significantly more compensation than a workers' compensation claim. New York Labor Law 240 places strict liability on contractors and owners for injuries caused by faulty ladders or scaffolding. This law allows for construction workers injured by unsafe or faulty ladders to obtain full compensation for their injuries.
Contact Us
Contact the New York City construction accident lawyers of The Orlow Firm. We offer free initial consultations and operate three offices across New York City for your convenience. We can go to you if you cannot come to us. To contact us, call 866-959-7202.
