Under the New York State Labor Law, a construction worker may recover against the worksite’s owner and general contractor if the injury was caused by defective safety equipment or if “proper protection” was not made available to the worker to provide for his or her safety. This law, therefore, enables a worker to sue for damages beyond Workers Compensation for injuries caused by worksite deficiencies including defective scaffolding, improperly secured ladder, debris littered stairways, or if the employer fails to provide safety gear such as a hard hat, respirator or safety belt.

These construction lawsuits are very technical and must be handled by attorneys with experience in the field. For example, specific construction regulations and rules must be identified and pleaded early in the suit.

Since the firm’s inception in 2001, Gregory J. Cannata & Associates has successfully handled numerous construction accident cases. We not only understand the complex and ever-changing statutory and case law, but we work with highly experienced construction safety experts who analyze each case and assist us in presenting the strongest case possible.