If you were injured on or around a construction site in New York State, you may have special protections and claims beyond the normal workers' compensation case. New York State Labor Law Sections 200 and 240(1) gives special rights to those injured on or around construction sites. These rights may allow you to sue a "third party," such as another contractor or property owner, for pain and suffering in addition to collecting workers' compensation. Many times, injuries that result from falls from scaffolding and/or ladders have these special protections. Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP has helped our clients receive millions of dollars from construction accident lawsuits.

These special laws were instituted by the New York State legislature to promote safety in the dangerous construction injury. Unfortunately, some shady employers continue to cut corners and expose construction workers to unneeded risks. It is almost a weekly occurrence that the newspapers report another death on a New York construction site. These important laws require contractors and owners to provide certain safety equipment. Failure to provide such equipment might expose them to liability beyond workers' compensation. Because these laws are complex and technical, you will need to consult a law firm like Turley, Redmond & Rosasco, LLP to find out if you have a case. Because our attorneys see accidents like this everyday, we can normally tell over the telephone whether you have a separate "third party" case. If you or a loved one was injured on or around a construction site, call one of our attorneys toll free at 1-877-NY-DBLAW today to see if you have a case.

Because of our vigilant screening of all construction accident cases, one of our clients recently received a $3.2 million settlement involving a back injury on a construction site. Prior to speaking to Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP, that client had been pursuing only a workers' compensation claim. Since there are strict time limitations on filing certain construction accident claims, call us today to speak to an attorney. You'll be glad you did.