Respected New York Construction Accident Attorneys
Handling Injury Cases Resulting from Falling Objects
An object increases its rate of acceleration by more than 20mph every second that it falls. What does that mean? It means that an object as small as a bolt, falling from a significant height, can cause extremely serious injuries. This is why there are strict safety rules and regulations that must be followed on construction sites. At Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C., in New York City, we are committed to holding owners, contractors, and sub-contractors responsible for lapses in safety that result in workers being injured by falling objects.
Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C.
Serving Injured Construction Workers Since 1965
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While most workers know that they can receive workers' compensation for injuries caused by falling objects, many do not know that they can pursue litigation against an owner, contractor or subcontractor that is not their employer. This is called a third party claim. We have successfully pursued numerous third party claims involving injuries caused by falling objects. Some of the objects that commonly cause serious injuries include:
- Tools such as hammers, sledge hammers, and power tools
- Bricks and cinder blocks
- Metal fittings and pieces of metal railings
- Rebar or other metal bars
- Pieces of metal, sheet metal, and duct work
- Support beams
- Wires or cables
Falling objects can cause a wide range of injuries, including head and brain injuries from being hit on the head, back injuries, broken bones, and even death. Our firm has more than forty years of experience handling litigation emanating from falling object accidents. We know that these cases can and often do result in career ending injuries, and we are committed to maximizing the compensation our clients receive.
Our firm handles all workplace injury cases on a contingency basis and we provide a free initial consultation. We do not charge attorney's fees, if we do not collect compensation for our client's injuries.
Contact our New York Construction Accident Lawyers
If you or a family member has been injured by a falling object at a construction site, please contact Arye, Lustig & Sassower at our Manhattan offices. To set up an appointment, call our office toll free at 800.340.4992.
