Is my case covered under the scaffold law?

Is my case covered under the scaffold law? New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 are commonly called the "scaffold law" and the "Safe Place to Work Law". These sections provide that if a worker is injured on the job as a result of falling from a height or being hit with something that falls from a height, the owner and contractor may be liable.

I have been injured. When do I call an attorney?

Conditions change continuously on a construction site. If you have been injured it is imperative that you contact an attorney as soon as you are able. At Cannon Law we have many years of experience in investigating accident scenes across New York and the Southern tier. We will get to the site as soon as possible in order to ensure that any evidence of neglect is well documented.

Construction Accidents

Construction law covers an array of situations and job descriptions. Some of the most common construction site injuries happen in the following ways:

• Falls from a scaffolding, ladder, roof of building or any raised surface
• Struck by falling objects or equipment
• Trench cave-in
• Injured during a highway, street or road accident
• Injured by a defective piece of equipment
• Struck by a vehicle
• Exposure to a harmful substance or working environments
• Fires and explosions

What injuries and illnesses fall under construction law?

The injuries that you may sustain as a construction worker are numerous. From falling from a height, from exposure to toxic dust during a renovation project, to being hit by a car while doing road construction, your life as a construction worker is risky.

• Head Injury
• Spinal Cord Damage
• Back Injury
• Coma
• Paralysis
• Loss of Limb/Amputation
• Burn Injury
• Hearing/Vision Loss
• Asbestos Exposure
• Natural Gas Exposure
• Toxic Mold Exposure
• Toxic Chemical Exposure