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 technicians who use them on construction sites or perform various forms of elevator work.
As a nationally recognized NYC-based construction accident law firm, The William Pager Law Firm 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 is workers’ compensation or civil lawsuits.
In This Article:
- Were You Involved in a Construction Site Elevator Accident?
- How Construction Elevator Accidents Happen?
- Who Can Be Held Liable In a Construction Elevator Accident?
- Request a Free Case Evaluation With an NYC Construction Site Elevator Injury Lawyer
Were You Involved in a Construction Site Elevator Accident?
Elevator accidents are a frequent occurrence in New York City, presenting dangers to all users. However, they can be especially hazardous for workers, constructors, and repair personnel engaged in construction site activities or various elevator-related tasks
As a distinguished NYC-based construction accident law firm, William Pager Law Firm comprehends the inherent risks associated with elevators utilized or installed at construction sites. We recognize the potential for severe injuries, fatalities, and profound repercussions for workers and their families. Drawing upon decades of combined experience, our attorneys skillfully navigate injured workers and their families through the intricate legal avenues necessary to secure compensation, be it through workers’ compensation or civil lawsuits.
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How Construction Elevator Accidents Happen?
Any machinery or equipment designed to transport both people and materials, such as hoists, temporary lifts, and standard building elevators, inherently poses potential risks for accidents and injuries. Furthermore, shortcomings on the part of premises owners, contractors, and product manufacturers only exacerbate these risks.
With a wealth of experience managing various construction-related accidents in New York since 1983, our legal team stands ready to aid workers following elevator-related incidents resulting in harm.
Related injuries in construction elevator mishaps include:
- Mechanical failure, malfunction, and collapse
- Falls from heights
- Falling objects
- Caught-in accidents
- Crushing injuries
- Electrocution, electric shock, and burn injuries
- Accidental amputations
Who Can Be Held Liable In a Construction Elevator Accident?
If you sustained injuries while working on or repairing an elevator, or while utilizing any form of construction elevator or hoist for job-related tasks, you may have avenues for seeking financial compensation for your losses. These may encompass medical expenses, lost wages, and future earnings diminished by a severe injury or disability. Additionally, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, as well as other economic or non-economic damages, contingent upon the circumstances of the case and your ability to pursue a personal injury lawsuit or workers’ compensation claim.
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 that commonly result in liability:
- Negligent elevator construction, maintenance, or operation
- Defective elevators; unsafe design or manufacturing
- Failures to perform periodic inspections as required by NY Code
- Excessive weight; overloaded elevators and lifts
- NY Labor Law violations, including Labor Law 200, Labor Law 240, Labor Law 241
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Request a Free Case Evaluation with an NYC Construction Site Elevator Injury Lawyer
The William Pager Law Firm has been committed to fighting on behalf of construction workers, tradesmen, and union members across NYC for many years. We are 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.
Contact a construction site elevator falls and accidents attorney in NYC; we have recovered more than half a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements on our clients’ behalves. In the past five years alone, we have recovered over 50 verdicts and settlements of a million dollars or more. Learn how our experience and determination may be of benefit to you.
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Why Choose The William Pager Law Firm?
For over 23 years, The William Pager Law Firm has distinguished itself through a steadfast commitment to actively listen to and thoroughly understand the experiences of our clients. Our dedication to aggressively seeking just and appropriate compensation for those injured in New York is unwavering.
- Empathetic Listening: We prioritize your recovery, ensuring empathetic listening and maintaining clear, consistent communication to effectively advocate on your behalf.
- Pressure Alleviation: Trust us to lift the burden off your shoulders. We meticulously gather every detail of your case and skillfully negotiate with insurance companies, so you can focus on healing.
- Strategic Advocacy: Our approach to your case and representation is never casual but always intentional and strategic, tailored to meet your needs through our extensive experience.
- Unyielding Commitment: Our drive doesn’t fade with fatigue; we persevere until we achieve the desired outcome.
Concentrate on your recovery; let The William Pager Law Firm handle the rest, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.