Bronx Work Site Accident Lawyers

Representing Victims of Work Site Injuries in the Bronx

Each year thousands of people are injured at construction sites in the Bronx and across the State of New York. An employer is required by law to make sure that your construction site or place of work is safe and not posing a danger to you or your coworkers.

Some of the most common work site accidents are entirely preventable and occur because proper safety precautions were not followed. If you are injured at a work site or construction site due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated.

At the Law Firm of Asaro & Associates, we fight hard to get you the largest settlement in your case. You deserve a team of trail experts that will work to maximize the value of your case. Our team has over 50 years of combined experience and will give your case the focus and attention it deserves.

Common Causes of Work Site Injuries and Fatalities

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) most construction site fatalities are caused by the “Fatal Four”:

• Falls
• Struck by Object
• Electrocutions
• Caught-in/between (workers killed when caught-in or compressed by equipment or objects, and struck, caught or crushed in collapsing structure, equipment, or material)

When an employer fails to provide proper safety equipment or fails to properly train employees, the results can be deadly. Many accidents occur from simply failing to install or maintain proper guardrails or failing to secure safety harnesses.

New York Labor Laws

New York Labor Laws protect workers who are injured at work sites. Under New York Labor Law – LAB § 200, there is a general duty to protect the health and safety of employees. Failure to maintain a safe environment can result in liability.

New York has specific scaffolding laws under LAB § 240, requiring specific weight-bearing requirements, proper support, and safety features. Under this statute, multiple parties, including the employer, property owner, and general contractor, may be held liable for any injuries resulting from failure to adhere to these safety guidelines.

Section 241 of New York’s Labor Laws (LAB § 241) defines the requirements for construction, excavation, and demolition work in the State. Under this statute, reasonable and adequate protection and safety must be provided in all areas where construction, excavation or demolition work is being done.

Contact a Bronx Work Site Accident Attorney Today

Contact the Law Firm of Asaro & Associates today for a free consultation. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your case. Work site injuries are often preventable and may require a lawsuit against multiple parties. The attorneys at the Law Firm of Asaro & Associates are highly-trained trial lawyers well-versed in complex litigation.

Call our offices today to get your case started.