NYC Scaffold Accident LawyersFell From a Scaffold, Ladder or Roof?
Our NYC scaffold accident lawyers represent workers who fell from scaffolds, ladders, roofs or other elevated work areas, and workers struck by materials that were not properly secured. New York's Scaffold Law may protect you, depending on the facts.
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Scaffold, Ladder and Elevation-Related Accidents
A scaffold injury lawyer looks at how the fall or falling-material accident happened and what safety devices were, or were not, provided.
Scaffold Falls
Falls from supported or suspended scaffolds, including planks that shift or collapse.
Ladder Falls
Ladders that slip, tip, break, or were the wrong type for the job.
Roof & Edge Falls
Falls from roofs, floor openings, shafts and unprotected edges.
Unsecured Materials
Workers struck by loads or materials that were improperly hoisted or secured.
New York Labor Law 240, the Scaffold Law, in Plain Language
Labor Law § 240(1) requires owners and contractors to provide proper protection, such as scaffolds, ladders, harnesses and hoists, for certain elevation-related work.
When the law applies and a failure to provide proper protection caused the injury, owners and contractors may be held responsible even if they did not directly supervise the work. Courts look closely at the facts, including the type of work and how the accident occurred.
Not every scaffold or ladder accident qualifies under Labor Law 240. Eligibility depends on the specific facts, which a Labor Law 240 attorney can review with you.
New York Labor Law 241(6): Industrial Code Violations
A Labor Law 241 lawyer reviews whether specific safety rules were broken.
What it covers
Section 241(6) may apply to construction, excavation and demolition work when a specific New York Industrial Code safety rule was violated and the violation contributed to the injury.
How it is evaluated
The claim depends on identifying an Industrial Code provision that applies to the work and conditions involved. Fault and other factors may also be considered.
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Common Safety Failures in Scaffold Accident Cases
Missing Guardrails
Open sides, edges or platforms without required rails or barriers.
Unsafe Ladders
Damaged, unsecured or improperly positioned ladders.
Inadequate Harnesses
No harness, no tie-off point, or defective fall-protection gear.
Unsecured Scaffolding
Scaffolds not braced, planked, tied in or inspected properly.
Falling Materials
Loads hoisted or stored without proper securing or netting.
Improper Supervision
No competent person overseeing setup, inspection or safe work practices.
Potential Claims Against Owners and General Contractors
Under New York's Scaffold Law, property owners and general contractors may be responsible for certain elevation-related injuries, even when the injured worker was employed by a subcontractor.
Depending on the facts, other parties, such as scaffold companies or equipment suppliers, may also be involved. These claims are separate from workers' compensation through your employer.
Your Immigration Status Should Not Keep You From Calling
Many injured construction workers worry about their immigration status. That concern should not stop you from getting a confidential consultation about your rights.
How immigration status may relate to a particular claim depends on the facts, and we can discuss it privately. Se habla español.
Results for Injured NYC Workers
Over $500M recovered for clients since 1987. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Carpenter injured after falling through an unsupported floor at a Manhattan construction site.
Worker's fatal fall through a construction elevator shaft.
Carpenter fell off a roof during construction work.
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Scaffold Accident & Labor Law FAQs
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