Upstate New York Construction Accident Attorneys
Section 240 Claims: Falls From Roofs or Roof Collapse
There are few jobs as dangerous as working on rooftops. The height, the pitch and the unsure footing leave little margin for error. New York State's Labor Law Section 240 acknowledges the inherent hazards and grants special protection to construction workers and others who work on roofs.
The Albany law firm of Hacker Murphy, LLP, has long experience with lawsuits for personal injury or wrongful death for roof-related accidents. We hold contractors and property owners accountable for medical treatment, lost income, and lasting effects of falling accidents or roof collapse.
If you or a loved one suffered a roof fall injury on the job, contact us immediately. We will explain your rights and explore all potential claims, including Section 240 lawsuits, workers' compensation and actions against third parties.
Albany Roof Fall Injury Lawyers
Section 240 of the NYS Labor Law holds general contractors and building owners strictly liable for unsafe working conditions or faulty equipment for any height-related accident. Hacker Murphy has represented construction workers, roofers, HVAC workers and others who were shingling, erecting roof trusses, installing gutters, or inspecting or repairing roofs.
We have identified safety lapses in a wide range of scenarios:
- Lack of roofing brackets or hooks
- Failure to provide safety harnesses or guardrails
- Inadequate ladders or scaffolding
- Slips on loose shingles
- Rainy or high wind conditions
- A crane that knocked a worker off the roof
- Roof collapse (including injuries to workers below)
- Objects falling from roofs
In addition to fatalities, falls from roofs commonly cause back injury or paralysis, head trauma, and broken legs, arms or ribs. When these accidents result in surgical repair, long-term disability or permanent injury, our experienced trial lawyers stand up to the insurance companies to ensure our clients are compensated fairly, especially if they can no longer work construction.
Upstate New York Fall Off Roof Attorney
Hacker Murphy, LLP, has served the Capital District, the Hudson Valley, and Central and Upstate New York for more than 20 years. Call 866-919-9031 or contact us online to arrange a free initial consultation, including evening or weekend appointments. You will work directly with a partner of the firm who understands the law, not an inexperienced associate.
