Injuries caused by falls from Ladders
Have you been seriously injured by a fall from a ladder on a construction site? Given the dangerousness of these accidents, New York’s Labor Law Section 240 imposes strict liability on property owners, contractors, and all responsible parties for work related ladder accidents. At the Katz Law Offices, in New York City, we represent workers who suffered fall injuries, as well as the families of workers who suffered an accidental death.
Contact attorney Seth I. Katz to learn more about Section 240 claims and seeking compensation for injuries you suffered from a fall down a ladder or scaffolding. To read more about these types of cases, visit our information center on scaffolding accidents.
Accidents happen at construction sites. Your employer, the property owner, and the contractor have an obligation under state law to provide a relatively safe working environment for you. A failure to ensure a safe construction site is unacceptable. Under the law, responsible parties face liability for your injuries, even if they were not at fault.
From the moment you contact us, we will thoroughly investigate your claims. Our firm will determine whether proper safety measures were in place to protect you against falls. If your employer and other another party failed to provide safety measures to protect you, you may collect money for your injuries.
You may be entitled to collect money through both workers ' compensation and Section 240. You may obtain medical treatment and money to cover your lost income through your workers’ compensation insurance policy. If a third party is responsible for your injuries, you may file a personal injury claim under Section 240.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you will not have to pay us anything until your case is resolved successfully. This provides us with additional incentive to advocate for your rights aggressively.
To learn more about recovering money following a ladder accident, contact the Katz Law Offices for a free initial consultation. Lawyer Seth I. Katz represents people throughout the New York City area, including injured workers in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
