New York City Slippery Conditions Injury Attorney
Every winter, New York experiences at least one major and many minor snowfalls, creating hazards for drivers, pedestrians and workers. Construction workers are especially vulnerable to snow and ice at the work site. The surfaces where they work often make it difficult to see ice buildup and make slipping and falling more likely.
If you have slipped on the ice at a construction site, you may be able to recover damages and compensation for your injuries and loses. It is important to consult with an experienced lawyer with construction injury experience to learn about your rights.
Experienced Lawyers to Guide You Through the Legal Process
At the New York law firm of Antin, Ehrlich & Epstein, LLP Attorneys at Law, our principal attorneys have more than 25 years of legal experience. Their focus on construction accident injuries gives them the knowledge they need to develop strong cases for clients, including clients injured in slip-and-fall accidents at the work site. We investigate thoroughly to identify the liable party and consult with safety experts and construction specialists to obtain a clear understanding of the events that caused the injury to our client.
Selecting the Best Strategy
Handling these types of cases for many years allows our attorneys to determine quickly the best strategy for each client. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, we may be able to seek damages under New York Labor Law 240(1) and 241(6) that allow us to sue the property owner or the general contractor. Clients rely on our legal team to use approach that is most likely to result in full and fair compensation after a slip and fall on ice at a construction site.
Causes of Slip and Falls on Ice
Typical cases of this type involve a new building that has not yet been roofed in. Ice on scaffolding is another common cause of slip-and-fall accidents. Renovating a building with no heat can also lead to icy floor conditions, even if the building roof is intact. Leaking pipes that result in frozen water on the floor can cause accidents.
Contact a New York Injury Lawyer
We offer complimentary consultations and charge no legal fees unless we recover compensation for our injured clients. To learn more about our cases, call us at 888-563-4213 toll free or contact us online to schedule an appointment with a New York attorney after a slip and fall on ice at a construction site.
