Construction workers face some of the most dangerous working conditions in the country on a daily basis. Although there
are regulations, statutes, ordinances and industry standards that require employers to provide a reasonably safe working
environment, construction workers still suffer serious injuries at an alarming rate.
The large number of dangers on a construction site makes it virtually impossible to prevent all injuries from occurring.
These dangers include falls from scaffolds and other elevations, being struck by moving or falling machinery,
electrocution, health hazards resulting from exposure to asbestos and chemicals, injuries caused by defective or unsafe
equipment, and lifting and repetitive motion injuries.
If you or one of your family members have suffered injuries as the result of a construction accident, an experienced
construction accident attorney like Jordan Masiakos can help you understand your rights.
There are many different parties who may be liable when a construction worker suffers a work-related illness or injury:
• Property owners
• General, primary and sub-contractors
• Architects, engineers or other designers
• Construction managers
• Suppliers and manufacturers of equipment and materials
• Insurers
The liability of these various parties depends on the type of management and oversight system of the construction project.
The main legal question with regards to liability for construction workers' injuries concerns who maintained control and
authority over the property where the work was being done and the type of work that was being done. For example, in
larger projects, much of the work is delegated out, whether by general contractors or a construction management
organization.
It is important to name all potential liable parties at the outset of any litigation to preserve your claim against them. An
experienced construction litigation attorney like Jordan Masiakos can help you determine who the responsible parties
may be according to the specific circumstances of your case.
Safety regulations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) have been adopted by most states in
some form, and these regulations apply to work done at construction sites. The issue of who is responsible for ensuring
compliance with OSHA regulations (i.e. general contractor or sub-contractor) often turns on who was in control of the job
site or job activity when the injured employee was hurt. The legal effect of a violation of OSHA regulations will vary
depending on the state in which the injury took place. In New York if it can be shown that an OSHA regulation was
violated and an injury resulted, no additional evidence is needed to establish that the employer was negligent.
OSHA regulations are not the only legal standards to which a property owner, general contractor or sub-contractor may be
held in determining liability for a construction accident. Often the property owner or general contractor will have his or
her own set of safety rules, either generally applicable or specific to the construction project at hand, designed to protect
those performing work on the project. Violations of these regulations may serve to support a claim for a construction
accident.
If you have been injured as a result of an accident at a construction site, there are a number of things you can do to
protect yourself and your legal rights:
• Report the injury to your employer and/or construction site manager as soon as possible, and note the name and
position of the person you notified
• Get the names and contact information of anyone who may have witnessed the accident
• If possible, try to preserve any evidence related to your injury by taking photographs of the area where you were injured
(and the injuries themselves), or keeping the equipment or tool that was involved in your injury
• Get medical attention for your injuries
Your case may be won or lost based on the work done before it ever goes to trial. Contact us Now to discuss your case with
an experienced construction accident attorney like Jordan Masiakos and learn how to protect and preserve your rights.
are regulations, statutes, ordinances and industry standards that require employers to provide a reasonably safe working
environment, construction workers still suffer serious injuries at an alarming rate.
The large number of dangers on a construction site makes it virtually impossible to prevent all injuries from occurring.
These dangers include falls from scaffolds and other elevations, being struck by moving or falling machinery,
electrocution, health hazards resulting from exposure to asbestos and chemicals, injuries caused by defective or unsafe
equipment, and lifting and repetitive motion injuries.
If you or one of your family members have suffered injuries as the result of a construction accident, an experienced
construction accident attorney like Jordan Masiakos can help you understand your rights.
There are many different parties who may be liable when a construction worker suffers a work-related illness or injury:
• Property owners
• General, primary and sub-contractors
• Architects, engineers or other designers
• Construction managers
• Suppliers and manufacturers of equipment and materials
• Insurers
The liability of these various parties depends on the type of management and oversight system of the construction project.
The main legal question with regards to liability for construction workers' injuries concerns who maintained control and
authority over the property where the work was being done and the type of work that was being done. For example, in
larger projects, much of the work is delegated out, whether by general contractors or a construction management
organization.
It is important to name all potential liable parties at the outset of any litigation to preserve your claim against them. An
experienced construction litigation attorney like Jordan Masiakos can help you determine who the responsible parties
may be according to the specific circumstances of your case.
Safety regulations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) have been adopted by most states in
some form, and these regulations apply to work done at construction sites. The issue of who is responsible for ensuring
compliance with OSHA regulations (i.e. general contractor or sub-contractor) often turns on who was in control of the job
site or job activity when the injured employee was hurt. The legal effect of a violation of OSHA regulations will vary
depending on the state in which the injury took place. In New York if it can be shown that an OSHA regulation was
violated and an injury resulted, no additional evidence is needed to establish that the employer was negligent.
OSHA regulations are not the only legal standards to which a property owner, general contractor or sub-contractor may be
held in determining liability for a construction accident. Often the property owner or general contractor will have his or
her own set of safety rules, either generally applicable or specific to the construction project at hand, designed to protect
those performing work on the project. Violations of these regulations may serve to support a claim for a construction
accident.
If you have been injured as a result of an accident at a construction site, there are a number of things you can do to
protect yourself and your legal rights:
• Report the injury to your employer and/or construction site manager as soon as possible, and note the name and
position of the person you notified
• Get the names and contact information of anyone who may have witnessed the accident
• If possible, try to preserve any evidence related to your injury by taking photographs of the area where you were injured
(and the injuries themselves), or keeping the equipment or tool that was involved in your injury
• Get medical attention for your injuries
Your case may be won or lost based on the work done before it ever goes to trial. Contact us Now to discuss your case with
an experienced construction accident attorney like Jordan Masiakos and learn how to protect and preserve your rights.
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