Elevator Accidents on Construction Sites in New York City
Injured? Call Proven NYC Accident Attorneys: (212) 577-9325
Elevator accidents are common in New York City, and though elevators pose
risks to anyone who uses them, they can be particularly dangerous to workers,
constructors, and repairmen who use them on construction sites or perform
various forms of elevator work.
As a nationally recognized NYC-based
construction accident law firm, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. knows how elevators erected or used
on construction sites can pose risks of
serious injuries, death, and devastating consequences for workers and their families. With
decades of collective experience, our attorneys guide injured workers
and their loved ones through the legal pathways needed to obtain compensation
– whether it’s
workers’ compensation or civil lawsuits.
Have questions about a construction elevator accident and your legal rights?
Request a FREE consultation by calling (212) 577-9325 or
contacting us online.
Construction Elevator Accidents
As hoists, temporary lifts, and standard building elevators, any machine
or piece of equipment meant to carry people and materials can create risks
for accidents and injuries. Failures on the parts of
premises owners, contractors, and product manufacturers serve only to magnify those risks.
Having handled all types of construction-related accidents in New York
since 1983,
our legal team is prepared to assist workers after they suffer harm in incidents involving
an elevator, including those such as:
Exploring Liability & Your Options
Whether you were injured while working on or repairing an elevator, or
while using any type of construction elevator or hoist to perform job-related
duties, you may have options for recovering financial compensation for
your damages. These include any medical bills, lost wages, and lost future
earnings a serious injury or disability may have caused, as well as your
pain and suffering and other economic or non-economic damages, depending
on the case and your ability to file a
personal injury lawsuit.
In order to prevail in a civil lawsuit and recover a broader scope of damages,
victims must prove several legal elements – including fault and
liability. Though the party which can be held responsible for your harm
and losses will depend on the unique facts involved, there are some examples
of negligence, failures, and workplace safety violations which commonly
result in liability:
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The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. has been committed to fighting on behalf of
construction workers, tradesmen, and union members across NYC for many
years. We’re thankful for the trust local workers and communities
have placed in our firm, and have repaid them by working diligently to
ensure better laws and regulatory standards, and by fighting for the justice
and compensation they deserve.
Over the years,
we’ve recovered more than $500 million in
verdicts and settlements on our clients’ behalves, and in the past seven years alone have
resolved over 50 construction-related claims in excess of $1 million dollars
each. Learn how our experience and determination may be of benefit to you.
Call (212) 577-9325 to speak with a lawyer. Our firm is available 24/7, offers free consultations,
and serves all boroughs of NYC and beyond.
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