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🚨Involved in a scaffolding accident in New York? Contact Liga de Justicia Injury Attorneys. Get personal attention and results in your scaffolding accident.

Our personal injury law firm helps construction workers involved in scaffolding accidents. And the families of those who have lost their lives in them.

Any construction, restoration, or repair project on a building larger than a doghouse will likely use scaffolding. Even maintenance of exterior walls and window cleaning jobs requires scaffolds.

When workers get hurt in scaffolding accidents, they should get workers’ compensation. They deserve these benefits right away, without any delays.

A construction company can be liable if it disregards safety rules when putting up or using scaffolding. Sometimes, another subcontractor may be sued for the worker’s injuries or death.

Our experienced scaffolding accident lawyers will listen to your case and explain your legal options. If you’ve been hurt in a scaffolding accident, contact our construction accident attorneys right away.

Injured in a Scaffolding Accident in New York?
Our Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help.

For more than 36 years, Liga De Justicia Injury Lawyers has been dedicated exclusively to providing legal advice to the Hispanic community of New York and Long Island for accidents, workers’ compensation and in negligent or wrongful death cases.

Our law firm stands out for its strong approaches in all types of litigation. And vast experience in state or federal trials.
We are proud to be a bilingual law firm that maintains a close personal relationship with its clients. We always treat them as family and always give the best advice.
Our client’s interests are our priority. Our goal is to ensure that our customers receive the maximum possible compensation for their injuries.
We work on contingency. If we don’t win, you don’t pay a dime.

Let’s discuss your accident in a free and confidential consultation. Your jefe will never find out. Your immigration status doesn’t matter. Let us show you what we can do for you.

✔︎ No Fee Unless We WIN For YOU
✔︎ Bilingual English & Spanish
✔︎ Call today for a FREE Consultation with a New York Scaffolding Accident Attorney Near You

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Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury Claims in Scaffolding Accidents

If a construction company breaks safety rules when setting up or using scaffolding, they may be held responsible. That contractor or subcontractor may be found responsible for the workers’ injuries.

Among the injured workers, some may work for the guilty party and others won’t, but they were injured anyway.

➜ This is where you should ask yourself a key question regarding your work accident claim. You must:

present a workers’ comp claim or
initiate a personal injury lawsuit
or both

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If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a scaffolding accident, call us today. Liga De Justicia Injury Lawyers in New York and Long Island.

MANHATTAN

321 Broadway, Suite 400
New York, NY 10007

HAUPPAUGE

825 Veterans Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788

BRENTWOOD

1819C Brentwood Road
Brentwood, NY 11717

RIVERHEAD

180 Old Country Road
Riverhead, NY 11901

HAMPTON BAYS

39 W. Montauk Hwy.
Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Liga De Justicia Injury Lawyers: Work Accident Case Results

Let’s review some examples of awards and settlements involving broken bone injuries achieved by our accident attorneys.

$2,500,000 CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT. Day laborer suffered numerous fractures and underwent a splenectomy to repair internal injuries.
$1,390,000 CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT Westbury, NY – Nassau County. Insurance Initially Offered: $350,000. Undocumented day laborer with broken back.
$950,000 TRUCK ACCIDENT Stony Brook, NY. Back injuries, depression & PTSD, back surgeries two years after accident. Initial settlement offer: $150,000.
$400,000 CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT East Hampton, NY – Suffolk County. Undocumented day laborer with fractured wrist. Initial offer made by insurance company: $100,000.
$215,000 CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT Queens, NY – Queens county. Workplace elbow injury. Insurance initial offer: $25,000.

Bill Ferro • Attorney • Founder

I am very pleased with the way everyone treated me in the Liga De Justicia/FKM family, they kept me up to date with everything, and when I would call them for anything, they would always take the time to help me. Thank you for a job well done.

R. FernandezBay Shore, NY

The attorneys at Liga De Justicia made the process of my case very easy. Bill Ferro, along with his staff, took the time and steps necessary to make everything work in my favor, and in addition to being honest, they always kept me informed of any changes. I was delighted with the efficient and professional way they worked, the attorneys, paralegals and secretaries all made me feel confident and at home.

Marilu MontanoHauppauge, NY

How Workers’ Compensation Applies to Scaffolding Accidents

Injured workers usually resort to workers compensation insurance.

When an occupational accident causes injury, workers’ compensation benefits should cover:

✅ a worker’s total medical expenses and costs and
✅ a portion of lost income.

All you have to do is:

✓ File a claim with the employer in less than 30 days
✓ Prove your earnings with a payroll check, a direct bank deposit from your employer, etc.
✓ Undergo the famous IME or independent medical examination with one of their doctors
✓ And wait for workers’ comp to process your case and approve your claim

If a worker dies on the job, workers’ comp insurance gives monetary benefits to the family. This support goes to dependents like the worker’s spouse and children.

If an employee hurt in a work-related accident is receiving benefits, they cannot sue their employer for more money.

➜ Sometimes the accident is caused by:

✓ the actions or inactions of a day laborer that works for another sub-contractor,
✓ a faulty machinery due to lack of maintenance,
✓ or a combination of factors.

And your personal injury lawyer can file a claim against their insurance company.💰

Filing a Personal Injury Claim for a Scaffolding Accident in New York: What You Need to Know

⚠️ In New York, you cannot file a personal injury claim for damages against your employer.

➡️ But… scaffold accidents are not always the employer’s fault.

It’s common on construction sites to have several crews hired by different sub-contractors. And often, in a construction, the injuries fault lies with one or more of those subcontractors. ✅

The appropriate legal action is to file a personal injury claim against that third party.

If someone other than the employer caused the injury, a separate claim can be made. The worker or their family can pursue a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

➜ A personal injury claim could seek compensation above and beyond what workers’ compensation insurance provides. This includes pain and suffering, lost income, punitive damages, and additional losses.

This option is common in scaffolding accidents. It happens when a different company sets up the scaffolding, not the worker’s primary employer.

➜ A work accident lawyer will help you decide which type of claim is the most appropriate in your case. Always consult with a lawyer specialized in the subject.

💼 You may be entitled to more than just workers’ comp.
🧾 Let us evaluate your case at no cost to you.
📲 Speak to a lawyer who truly understands your rights.

How Our New York Scaffolding Accident Lawyers Help Injured Workers

Many New York areas have numerous multi-story and high-rise buildings. Some examples are Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Haupauge, Patchogue, and Islip.

Constructions workers, painters, window cleaners, and maintenance workers routinely work on and around scaffolding. They are at risk of serious or fatal injuries if the scaffolding is improperly supported or collapses.

➜ We have represented many injured workers in scaffolding accidents. And we’ve found that few people are familiar with workers’ compensation’s limits. Or with the option available to some to pursue third-party personal injury claims and get more compensation.

We are here to help those workers obtain justice for job injuries that put them in the hospital and out of work.

We can help you win your construction accident case.
No upfront fees—you don’t pay a dime unless we win
A history of millions recovered for construction accident victims.
Bilingual attorneys (English & Spanish)
FREE, confidential Consultation

🚑 Common Injuries in Scaffold Accidents

Scaffold accidents often involve people or objects falling from high up. Because of this, when accidents happen, the injuries that follow tend to be serious or even deadly. Common scaffold accident injuries include:

🩻 Spinal cord injury
🧠 Traumatic brain injury
♿ Paralysis
🦴 Broken bones
🫁 Organ damage
✂️ Lacerations

Scaffolding Law in New York

⚖️ Section 240 of the New York Labor Law, also known as the “Scaffolding Law.” It rules the use of scaffolding, staging and other devices used at construction sites.

The law sets a requirement on general contractors, building owners, and construction companies. They must provide workers with the right equipment to prevent falls on the job.

🚷 According to NY Law, even if the worker is partially at fault, they may still recover compensation. Unless the worker is the only cause of his or her own injuries.

📊 About 65% of construction projects in the U.S. use scaffolding. Around 2.3 million workers use it, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

With that many people and that much usage, construction accidents and serious injuries happen quite often.

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⚠️ Common Causes of Scaffolding Accidents and Deaths

Scaffolding accidents typically happen when a contractor or site manager tries to cut corners to save time and money. Or when scaffolding is improperly installed or dismantled.

Unfortunately, human error is the leading cause of scaffold-related injuries and deaths.

Some of the main causes of scaffold accidents include:

1. Scaffolding Slips and Falls

Workers can slip or trip and falls on a scaffold because of things like:

Slippery surfaces
Unsafe inclines
Insufficient planking
No guardrails
No safety harness
Lack of proper training

Falls were the leading cause of construction worker fatal injuries, according to the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

2. Bad Planking

Planks are the main platform upon which workers walk on the scaffold. Bad planking refers to planks that are either unstable, unsecured, or of insufficient size.

If they’re unstable, anyone can easily slip and fall off the scaffold. All planks on the scaffold need to be properly secured when in use.

⛔️ Scaffold support or planking giving way can lead to falls and injuries to those below. This can be due to defective or damaged equipment or improper assembly.

3. Scaffold Preparation

All scaffold platform working levels require full planking or decking between the front uprights and the guardrail platforms. Poorly constructed scaffolds often have structural integrity problems. They can cause scaffolding accidents.

4. Falling Debris

Falling objects hitting either a worker on a scaffold or those below can cause injuries. 🏥

5. Overloaded Scaffolding

When a scaffold holds more weight than it should or the load is unbalanced, it can collapse or break. The load might also slip and hit someone on the scaffold or below.

6. Electrocution

Sometimes scaffolds or equipment are placed too close to power or utility lines. This can lead to electrocution accidents.

7. Poor Personnel Training

Despite being an OSHA mandate for the “jefe”, many ignore training day laborers to save time and money. In particular, when they are picked up at the train station or in a parking lot to work for the day.🚉

Injured at Work? Talk to Top Scaffolding Accident Lawyers

Injured in a scaffolding accident in New York?

Call Liga De Justicia Injury Lawyers to receive personal attention and get the compensation you deserve.

🏛 Since 1981, our accident lawyers have helped victims in New York’s Latino community. We defend their rights and help them get the most compensation after an accident on a construction site.

We will analyze your case and see if you can file a claim for personal injuries, workers’ comp insurance, or both. The consultation is free and confidential. Your employer will never know. Let us show you what we can do for you.

You can also send your questions to our experienced New York scaffolding accident attorneys online in the form above.

⚖️ You may have more than one legal option. Talk to our experienced New York scaffolding accident attorneys and find out how much your case is worth.

📍 Serving Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you.
🧑‍🔧 Whether you’re a construction worker or a bystander hurt in a scaffolding collapse, we’ll make sure your voice is heard. No papers? No problem.
📅 We’ve helped thousands in the Latino community get justice after workplace accidents. You could be next. Free consultation.

William Ferro • Attorney at Law • Founding Partner

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