Verdicts & Settlements
$16 Million - 23 year old man falls while climbing rock wall when safety belt breaks
$14 Million - 28 year old worker injured when platform collapses while laying cable
$8 Million - 35 year old worker injured when steel plate falls on his head while renovating elevator
$4 Million - 35 year old worker dies in fall while working on construction of new building
New York Labor Law 240 Attorneys
On construction sites, workers often have to use scaffolding and ladders, sometimes at extreme heights. When scaffolding collapses, a worker falls from scaffolding or objects are dropped from heights, it can cause catastrophic injuries, including injuries to the back, neck, head and spinal cord. The worst scaffolding and ladder accidents can result in death.
In New York, Labor Law 240 is designed to protect workers who have been hurt while working on scaffolding and ladders in New York City. At the law firm of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC, our firm understands Labor Law 240 in New York and how it protects construction workers who have been injured on scaffolds and need compensation to pay for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other expenses.
Representation for Scaffolding and Ladder Accidents in New York City
Our construction accident attorneys have recovered successful verdicts and settlements for individuals who have been hurt while working on scaffolding and ladders in New York, including:
- Baker scaffolds
- Mobile scaffolds
- Suspension scaffolds
- Scissor lifts
- Pipe scaffolds
- Ladders
- Cranes
If you or someone you love has been hurt on the job, talk with our firm about your rights and options for recovery. Our lawyers will provide the honest advice and answers you need to make informed decisions about your case.
Contact Our Firm After a Scaffolding Accident in New York
If you have been injured in a scaffolding or ladder accident, contact our office in New York City to schedule a free initial consultation with Paul B. Weitz & Associates. Call us toll free at 888-897-5481 to make an appointment.
