There are thousands of construction sites at any given time in New York City. Unfortunately, there are also thousands of injuries to construction workers in New York every year. The very nature of construction work requires the handling of dangerous equipment and hazardous materials.
Construction Injuries: Why so High?
Many laws exist requiring employers to make regular safety inspections at job sites and to provide their workers with the proper protective gear. The law also requires that employers train their workers how to safely and properly use all tools and machinery. Employers sometimes neglect to perform these mandatory steps, and as a result, construction workers are put at risk for serious and life threatening injuries.
Many Types of Workplace Accidents
Construction sites are not the only workplace where injuries are common. At Goidel & Siegel, we can handle any type of workplace accident injury, including:
- Back and neck injuries
- Burns
- Construction accidents
- Defective equipment / machinery
- Electrocution
- Elevator accidents
- Falls from ladders and scaffolds
- Industrial accidents
- Product liability
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Roof crush
- Toxic chemical injuries
The recovery from a workplace or construction injury can be a long, painful, and costly process. If you or someone you know has been injured at a construction job site, or has been injured in any workplace accident, Goidel & Siegel are the best personal injury attorneys to call. We have been litigating workplace accidents for almost 2 decades, and are experts in getting the most compensation for your injuries.