NYC Ladder Accidents Lawyer
Experienced Manhattan Scaffolding Injury Lawyers
New York has strict labor laws and regulations that require general contractors, subcontractors, and owners to provide construction workers with proper equipment and a reasonably safe work environment. These laws and regulations specify safety measures for the use and operation of ladders and scaffolds.
Ladder and scaffolding accidents can cause serious injuries and permanent disability. When a ladder or scaffolding accident results in injury because of any party's failure to abide by these regulations, workers may have a right to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit in addition to workers' compensation.
Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C.
Serving Ladder and Scaffolding Accident Victims Since 1965
Contact us Online or Call for a Free Consultation 800.340.4992
Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C., is recognized as one of the premier law firms in New York for construction accident cases. We have handled hundreds of cases involving scaffolding and ladder accidents and falls from heights. Our firm has more than 40 years of experience representing injured construction workers.
We have a proven track record of securing successful verdicts and settlements for clients who suffered from ladder or scaffolding injuries, such as:
- Head injuries, brain damage and concussions
- Back injuries, neck injuries and spinal cord injuries, such as herniated or bulging disks, fractured spines, and paralysis
- Broken ankles, broken arms and legs, knee fractures
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Torn ligaments
- Loss of limbs and amputation
Workers' compensation benefits may not cover all of an injured employee's medical expenses and accumulated lost wages — let alone provide compensation for pain, suffering and disability.
If you were injured in a fall from a ladder or scaffold, our construction accident attorneys may be able to help you file a claim to recover damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses and any current and future lost wages not covered by workers' compensation.
Sample Ladder and Scaffolding Accident Case Results
$10.5 Million settlement (including interest) following $8.9 Million verdict (reduced to $7.6 Million on appeal) for construction accident for 31-year old electrician who was kneeling on wooden platform of Baker's scaffold that collapsed, and he fell 8 feet to the concrete floor below, with resulting comminuted fracture of his kneecap (patella) and tear of lateral meniscus. Our client required surgery with open reduction and internal fixation, a second operation to remove the hardware and for partial lateral meniscectomy, and a third operation for further partial lateral meniscectomy.
$3.1 Million settlement for construction accident for 40-year old electrician who was injured when he attempted to break the fall of his co-worker, who fell from a ladder. Our client sustained neck and shoulder injuries, with herniated discs at C4-5 and C5-6 that required cervical decompression and fusion, as well as surgery for partial rotator cuff tear.
$1.3 Million settlement for construction accident for 51-year old electrician who fell from ladder and suffered multiple herniations of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine (all without surgery), along with laceration of the palm of his hand which required sutures.
$800,000 settlement during trial for construction accident for 40-year old electrician who fell from ladder and suffered fractures of right clavicle and right wrist and low back injury (all without surgery).
Contact One of New York's Premier Construction Injury Law Firms
If you were hurt in a fall from a ladder or scaffold, contact Arye, Lustig & Sassower by e-mail or call our Manhattan offices toll free at 800.340.4992 to schedule a free initial consultation.
