The Most Common Causes of Construction Accidents in New York

Falls From Heights

Falls remain the leading cause of construction fatalities. Inadequate scaffolding, missing guardrails, and unsecured ladders all contribute — and many implicate Labor Law §240.

Falling Objects

Tools, materials, and debris that aren't properly secured can strike workers below. The Scaffold Law also covers these gravity-related hazards.

Struck-By and Caught-Between Incidents

Vehicles, heavy equipment, and moving machinery cause devastating injuries when safety procedures break down.

Electrocution and Trench Collapses

Contact with live wires and unshored trenches round out the industry's deadliest hazards. Many of these tie to specific Industrial Code violations actionable under §241(6).

Your Rights

Injured construction workers in New York often have claims beyond workers' comp. A lawyer who knows the Labor Law can evaluate every option.