Helping Injured Workers Recover Damages
Have you been seriously injured in a construction accident? Could your injuries have been avoided if you had been provided with goggles, scaffolding had been constructed properly, or other workers at the job site had been more careful?
If so, we may be able to help. Attorney Richard M. Kenny, an experienced New York City personal injury trial lawyer and former construction worker, pursues personal injury claims on behalf of workers who have been injured on construction sites. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.
Evaluating All Possible Sources of Compensation
Recognizing that construction is a dangerous industry that can be made considerably less dangerous when everyone involved in a construction project takes his or her responsibilities seriously, the state of New York has adopted strong legal protections for construction workers.
- Property owners are personally responsible for many aspects of the safety of workers on their property, and they cannot delegate these responsibilities to others.
- Contractors and subcontractors are required to take measures to protect the safety of each others' employees on a job site involving multiple trades.
- Manufacturers of scaffolding, tools and machinery are responsible for making sure their products are not defective or dangerous.
If you have been involved in a construction accident, it is important to contact a lawyer right away so that, if necessary, an investigator can be sent to the site to determine exactly what happened and how it happened in order to hold the legally responsible parties accountable.
It is not unusual, after a construction accident, for records to be written or revised to make it look like the injured construction worker is only entitled to the limited benefits available through workers' compensation. That is part of the reason why time is of the essence.
A Former Construction Worker With Knowledge of the Industry
Attorney Richard M. Kenny understands the unique workplace circumstances and safety concerns affecting construction workers. He is a former member of the laborers' union who earned his law degree through night school while working construction during the day.
Mr. Kenny has a detailed understanding of New York construction law and a devotion to construction workers' rights. If you have been injured in a construction accident, you can rely on him to identify all possible sources of compensation and help you pursue a personal injury claim if legally possible. Contact us to discuss your options.
