NYC Falling Object Accident LawyersStruck by Something From Above?
Our NYC falling object accident lawyers represent construction workers struck by tools, building materials, debris or equipment that fell from an elevated location. We investigate how the object fell and who was responsible for securing it.
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Falling Object Incidents on Construction Sites
A struck-by-falling-object injury often starts with something that should have been secured.
Dropped Tools
Hand and power tools dropped from scaffolds, lifts or upper floors.
Unsecured Materials
Lumber, pipe, rebar or sheet materials that shift, slide or fall.
Falling Masonry
Brick, block, stone or façade pieces dislodged during work.
Crane or Hoist Loads
Loads that slip from rigging or are dropped while being lifted.
Debris From Upper Floors
Demolition or construction debris thrown or falling from above.
Injuries From Falling Objects
Even a small object can cause serious harm when it falls from height. Injuries we see include:
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Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries, including concussions
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Neck, back and spinal cord injuries
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Shoulder, arm and hand fractures
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Facial and eye injuries
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Crush injuries and, in the most serious cases, wrongful death
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Safety Practices That May Have Prevented the Accident
Overhead construction injury cases often turn on whether basic protections were in place.
Overhead Protection
Netting, sidewalk sheds, toe boards and debris barriers.
Tool Tethering
Lanyards and tethers that keep tools from falling.
Proper Rigging & Hoisting
Correct slings, tag lines and load-securing practices.
Secured Storage
Materials stored away from edges and properly tied down.
Barricaded Zones
Keeping workers out of areas below active overhead work.
How New York Labor Law May Apply to Falling Object Injuries
New York Labor Law § 240(1) may apply when an object falls because it was not properly hoisted or secured during certain construction work. Section 241(6) may apply when a specific Industrial Code provision, such as rules on overhead protection, was violated.
Whether either provision applies depends on the facts, including what was falling, why, and the work being performed. A construction falling debris lawyer can review this with you.
Potential Defendants and Sources of Evidence
Who may be responsible
Depending on the facts: property owners, general contractors, subcontractors working overhead, crane or rigging companies, and equipment suppliers.
Evidence we look for
Site photos and video, incident reports, crane and hoist logs, daily reports, safety plans, witness accounts, and the object itself when it can be preserved.
What to Do After a Falling Object Injury
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Get medical care right away, even if you feel okay. Head injuries can be delayed.
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Report the accident to your supervisor and employer in writing.
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If you can, photograph the area, the object and where it fell from.
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Write down names of coworkers and anyone who saw what happened.
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Avoid giving recorded statements to insurers before getting legal advice.
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Call a falling object lawyer for a free case review.
Results for Injured NYC Workers
Over $500M recovered for clients since 1987. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Truck driver crushed when vehicles being lifted by a magnetic crane fell onto him.
Worker killed after a small piece of steel detached from a metal sheet during pile-driving work.
Worker injured by falling construction debris in a freight elevator.
What Our Clients Say
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"The Dearie Law Firm fulfilled my case with great professionalism, kindness and decency. My particular attorney was always available, and answered all my concerns promptly and wisely."
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Falling Object Accident FAQs
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