Falling Objects at Construction Sites
Our White Plains construction accident lawyers have seen a substantial increase in high rise construction in Westchester County cities, as well as nearby our offices in Stamford, Connecticut and. Manhattan as well. This significant increase in high rise construction has brought about more falling object related injuries.
Our personal injury attorneys in White Plains, as well as at our branch offices in Stamford and Manhattan, will tell you that an accident arising out ofa falling object at a construction site can occur for a variety of reasons, which include:
- A construction worker dropping a tool
- A crane or scaffold slipping
- Unsecured construction materials
Over the years, our White Plains and Stamford construction accident lawyers have represented clients in all different types of falling object cases in construction (like those above), including falling chandeliers, girders, workers' tools, and unsecured construction materials.
Immediately after consultation our attorneys will begin a thorough investigation of the root cause of your accident to determine who is at fault and what New York State safety codes, or OSHA Regulations may have been violated. If the contractor or owner violated an OSHA regulation, then you may be entitled to significantly larger award.
Our White Plains and Stamford construction accident lawyers will also work with you to ensure that your medical expenses and salary are fully covered for the entire prior of time that you are out of work.
Accordingly, if you or a loved one has been injured by a falling object, do not hesitate to call our construction accident lawyers in White Plains, Stamford or Manhattan immediately. The consultation is free and our attorneys are available 24/7 to assist you.