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Throughout New York, companies use scaffolding in the construction of buildings both large and small. Unfortunately, if you have reached this page, you or a family member was likely injured or killed in a construction accident.
As you know, scaffolding structures can be extremely dangerous, as they are often assembled and disassembled very quickly, may be poorly constructed and pose risks to construction workers. Even when properly assembled, scaffolding is extremely dangerous and puts construction workers at risk every day.
Sadly, most injuries are quite serious and are often fatal. Falls of any sort can cause injury, and falls from five stories, ten stories and higher can be deadly.
Our attorneys, with decades of experience, are sensitive to your pain. Whether you have lost a loved one or suffered an injury, we may be able to help you recover for the damages suffered in the scaffolding accident – providing for you and your family.
Our attorneys are experienced in a wide range of personal injury and medical malpractice claims and are ready to represent you with your scaffolding claim. A Long Island scaffolding accident lawyer is ready to be your advocate.
In New York, Section 240 of the New York Labor Law covers the use of scaffolding, ladders, hoists, slings, blocks, braces, and other equipment by employees. The law requires contractors, owners, and their agents (with limited exceptions), in the erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, cleaning, or pointing of a building or structure, to provide scaffolding, hoists, stays, ladders, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons, ropes, and other devices to give proper protection to the construction workers.
The law imposes strict liability, meaning those injured on scaffolding, even if negligent, can recover for the injuries suffered or for loss of life. Unless the injured party is the sole and proximate cause of his or her scaffolding injuries, the worker can still recover under the Scaffolding Law.
If you have been injured in a scaffolding accident, you should:
While safety should be the highest priority for any construction site, the reality is that mistakes happen. When scaffolding is used past its useful life, was assembled carelessly or was not inspected, injuries can occur. Even when properly assembled, scaffolding is extremely dangerous. Scaffolding accidents and collapses can occur when:
Examples of scaffolding injuries include:
The trial attorneys at Duffy & Duffy stand ready to fight for our clients. Our reputation of hard work and integrity is well-known, and if we take your case, will fight in court for your rights. If you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffolding accident or a loved one was killed while on the job, contact us today.
We will seek compensation for your medical costs, loss of income, pain, suffering, and other expenses caused by your scaffolding accident. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we earn our fee when you are paid.
Call Duffy & Duffy today at (516) 394-4200 to speak with an experienced Long Island scaffolding accident lawyer who can answer your questions about injuries, understand your pain, and help guide you to whatever solution you need.
After years of serving New York–including the Bronx, Queens and Nassau, Suffolk and Kings Counties–, we are confident our injury lawyers can assist you with your claim. We are well respected by our clients, who appreciate not only the outcomes we’ve provided but also the care in which we resolved their cases. As you can see from our successful settlements, we offer excellent results, though the outcome varies depending on the case. Regardless of your case details, you can rest assured our Long Island car accident attorneys will always fight for you as you seek compensation to pay for medical bills, vehicle repairs and more. You deserve to be made whole again after your accident, and Duffy & Duffy is here to help.
No. Our injury cases are handled on a contingent retainer. You pay nothing upfront, and we recover attorney’s fees only if your litigation is successful. We don’t bill by the hour. You don’t need to worry about running up a large attorney’s bill before you see any recovery for your injuries.
Yes. Our firm is dedicated to creating a strong relationship with our clients, beginning with keeping your information and consultation confidential.
Each case we encounter is carefully screened and evidence scrutinized to make sure the claim is meritorious and may be successful at trial. We will perform an investigation, and then our partners make a final decision on whether to take on a case.
