Do You Have an Additional Claim for Damages?
Dutchess County, New York Construction Accident Lawyers
If someone other than your employer is responsible for your serious injuries, you may have a lawsuit for damages beyond workers' compensation. The Pleasant Valley law firm of Vasti & Vasti, PC has a strong record in third-party litigation on behalf of construction and industrial workers.
New York's laws are favorable to victims of construction accidents, but you still need an experienced trial lawyer to research and present your case. Contact us today for a free case evaluation. We practice in Dutchess County, Ulster County, Putnam County and throughout the entire Hudson Valley.
Third-Party Liability in Construction Accidents
Normally, you are limited to employer-paid benefits for a job site injury. However, you may have grounds to sue if your serious injuries were caused by a third party — a property owner or leaseholder, a general contractor or other subcontractor, or a product manufacturer.
Vasti & Vasti, PC has recovered damages in a wide range of construction accidents:
- Falls from ladders, roofs or other heights
- Scaffolding collapses
- Trench collapses
- Explosions
- Heavy machinery mishaps (e.g., crane accidents)
- Defective equipment injuries
- Falling or flying objects
- On-duty vehicle accidents
- Wrongful death
Section 240 of New York's Labor Law provides specific protection to construction and maintenance workers. It applies to poorly assembled scaffolding, lack of harnesses or safety nets, intentional disregard of OSHA safety rules, and other negligence leading to falling accidents or on-the-job injuries.
Our experienced lawyers work diligently to investigate the accident, hiring equipment or safety experts and engineers as necessary to establish liability. If you suffered permanent injury, we work with your doctors, vocational experts and economists to ensure that future medical care and lost earnings are covered, and we pursue damages for pain and suffering and lost quality of life.
Contact us today at 845-635-8866 to arrange a free initial consultation. We can come to you if your injuries prevent travel.
Vasti & Vasti, PC
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