Niagara Falls and Buffalo Work Injury Attorneys
While many people in our area make their living in the construction industry, construction sites pose dangers to workers and others. Workers often lift heavy objects, perform work at great heights and operate heavy equipment, exposing themselves to the possibility of severe injury and death.
At the Buffalo, New York, law firm of Gelber & O'Connell, LLC, we are committed to helping construction accident victims get the full compensation to which they are entitled, including compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer, call us today at 716-568-7039 or toll free at 877-484-4524.
We represent construction workers, window washers, heating and air conditioning contractors, electricians, plumbers and other labor employees involving injuries such as back injuries, neck injuries, broken bones, paraplegia and quadriplegia. We are familiar with all Department of Labor and OSHA laws, and we work hard to hold negligent employers accountable for legal violations that result in injuries.
Employers Are Responsible for Employee Safety
New York statutes impose a number of obligations on owners and general contractors at construction sites. They are responsible for providing construction workers with safe places to work. This includes making sure that equipment is safe to use and that regulations are followed regarding working at heights and issuing clear warnings about hazardous materials and work areas.
New York labor law section 240 imposes absolute liability on employers to install and/or provide safety devices to give proper protection to construction workers. Section 241 requires that the owner and general contractor, for any work done at a construction, excavation or demolition site, provide reasonable and adequate safety protection for those who frequent the premises.
When an accident occurs that results in an injury, we hold negligent parties responsible. For example, an on-site supervisor is responsible for the safety of the employees he or she supervises. Liability can also fall on other contractors at a construction site or the shoulders of the manufacturers of defective equipment.
Your Case Is Our Cause
At Gelber & O'Connell, LLC, our Buffalo construction accidents attorneys have extensive experience helping those who have suffered injuries on construction sites. For a free consultation with a dedicated attorney, please contact us today.
