If you have been injured in a scaffolding accident, Khavinson & Mandronico, P.C. has the expertise necessary to pursue your case and help you secure the compensation you deserve. Every year, numerous scaffolding accidents involving both construction workers and passersby occur in the New York area, resulting in serious injury or death. If you or a loved one have been injured or killed in one of these scaffolding accidents, contact Khavinson & Mandronico, P.C. so we can help you receive your maximum benefits.
Between 2018 and December 2022, 16 New York City construction workers lost their lives in accidents related to scaffolding and sidewalk sheds. Non-union workers and immigrants are particularly vulnerable to scaffolding accidents.
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Numerous types of injuries can result from a scaffolding accident, but the body parts most frequently injured during these types of accidents are the head (including the skull and brain), upper limbs, back, spine, feet, and internal organs.
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Numerous types of injuries can result from a scaffolding accident, but the body parts most frequently injured during these types of accidents are the head (including the skull and brain), upper limbs, back, spine, feet, and internal organs.
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Workers injured in New York State scaffolding accidents have two paths available to them for seeking compensation: the workersâ compensation system and liability claims.
Generally, all New York workers qualify for workersâ compensation, regardless of fault for a scaffolding accident. The workersâ compensation system is set up to pay for necessary medical care, two-thirds of lost income, and additional benefits for workers who now suffer from specific permanent disabling injuries. The workersâ compensation system also pays benefits to the families of victims who have died in fatal scaffolding accidents.
Alternatively, workers who are injured in scaffolding accidents and other âgravity-relatedâ construction accidents can pursue liability claims under New Yorkâs Scaffold Law. The law allows workers injured in scaffolding accidents to pursue compensation from general contractors and most property owners. This includes compensation for damages not covered by the workersâ compensation system, including a higher percentage of lost wages, pain & suffering compensation, and more.
Other parties, such as equipment manufacturers, may also be liable in the event of a scaffolding accident, depending on the specific circumstances. It is important to have expert legal representation who is experienced with scaffolding accidents to properly advise you and ensure you receive the maximum benefits and compensation to which you are entitled.
If you are injured in a scaffolding accident, you should immediately seek medical attention to preserve your life, protect your health, and start generating a paper trail to document your injuries. You should also begin collecting evidence, including medical records, photos, accident reports, eyewitness accounts, and more as soon as possible after suffering from a scaffolding accident. Finally, you should contact Khavinson & Mandronico, P.C. so that we can provide you with legal guidance during this difficult time and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
