Falls From Elevated Work Surfaces in New York, NY

Falls from Elevated Work Surfaces

At David Resnick & Associates, P.C., we represent NY workers injured on construction sites in ManhattanQueensBrooklynStaten Island, the Bronx and all of New York City. Our personal injury law firm handles cases across a variety of construction site accidents, including falls from elevated work surfaces.

At David Resnick & Associates, P.C., we offer a free initial evaluation of your claim, and our New York construction accident attorneys will negotiate a prompt, fair, and just settlement or fight aggressively to ensure that you receive full maximum compensation in accordance with the law. Call 212-279-2000 today for a free consultation or contact us online.

Elevated work surfaces, such as scaffolding and roofs, are inherently dangerous. When NYC workers are performing tasks at heights, they are more likely to lose their balance and suffer a construction site fall in NYC. Elevated work surfaces most commonly associated with injuries include:

  • Mobile equipment – such as forklifts
  • Ladders
  • Roofs
  • Scaffolding
  • Loading docks

Elevated falls can occur for a variety of reasons in addition to the simple height factor. Some of the causes of elevated falls include:

  • Obstructions on walkways
  • Lack of safety instructions
  • Surface that isn’t slip resistance or lacks sufficient treads
  • Uneven surface
  • Lack of handrails
  • Defective equipment

Injuries associated with elevated falls are typically severe, and may involve trauma to the head, neck, or spine. Workers’ compensation offers benefits to assist injured New York construction workers, but serious injuries often exceed the limits of the workers’ compensation system. If you have been hurt badly enough that work is no longer an option, you and your family may need more extensive help.

As a general rule, the law prohibits employees from suing their employers in a New York construction injury lawsuit. However, there is often more than one responsible party when a construction accident occurs. Other manufacturers or contractors may have played a role, such as the company that made the elevated work surface or equipment used while on the surface. Elevated fall accident claims are rarely simple – because there are so many factors involved – so it’s essential to work with an experienced construction accident lawyer in New York City.
Our personal injury attorneys can evaluate your situation and determine if you have a case against a third party that is not your employer. Elevated fall accident claims can result in payment of compensation for your injuries that includes:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Additional wage loss benefits beyond what workers’ compensation will pay
  • Medical bills
  • Loss of relationship – This assigns a monetary cost to the activities and services you are no longer able to provide to your immediate family due to your injuries.

Contact Our Construction Accident Attorneys About Your Fall Injury in NYC

If you have been injured in an elevated fall accident while on a job site in New York City, please contact David Resnick & Associates, P.C. Even if you are already receiving benefits, it may be to your advantage to consult an experienced New York City personal injury lawyer to ensure that you are receiving the maximum benefits available under the law.

At David Resnick & Associates, P.C., we offer a free initial evaluation of your claim, and our New York job accident attorneys will negotiate a prompt, fair and just settlement or fight aggressively to ensure that you receive full maximum compensation in accordance with the law. Call 212-279-2000 today for a free consultation or contact us online.

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