Construction accidents are one of the most common work related personal injuries. They are especially problematic because they tend to result in more severe injury. There are many construction accidents happening every year that require the employee to seek medical attention. This may lead to financial instability because the worker may miss wages of several days or even several months. For more information, visit http://www.cooper-law.com/ or email at whc@cooper-law.com. You can also call him at 914-357-8911/ 212-385-1954/ 718-619-4215 or Fax at (914) 428-4126.

1. Common construction
accidents and what to do if you
were injured
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2. Construction accidents are one of the most common work related
personal injuries. They are especially problematic because they
tend to result in more severe injury. There are many
construction accidents happening every year that require the
employee to seek medical attention. This may lead to financial
instability because the worker may miss wages of several days
or even several months.

3. Common Construction Accidents

4. Slip and fall accidents
The worker may slip or trip over discarded equipment or debris
and suffer injury. Trips and slips are a common hazard on a
building site, and if the employer has failed to take the
necessary steps you will be able to make a claim for
compensation.

5. Falling debris
The debris falling from a height lands on the
workers on lower levels. Depending on the
item that is dropped and the height it is falling
these accidents can cause severe injuries.

6. Falling from height
In a construction site many workers are working at several
floors high. If the fall is due to poorly constructed support or a
defective roof you may be able to make a claim for
compensation. This comes under unsafe worker equipment.

7. Machinery
If you are using power tools on a construction site these can
lead to injury either through defects in the machinery,
inadequate training or failure to provide the correct safety
equipment.

8. Working with Ladders
When someone is carrying equipment which is too heavy on a
ladder, they may fall from the ladder. Also serious injuries
occur when someone had failed to secure a ladder to the next
level.

9. A construction site is a dangerous place to work, but your
employer must take safety precautions, to keep you safe. If
they fail to do their duty to protect you and you suffer injury,
you can make a claim for compensation for your pain and
suffering, loss of earnings and any other expenses.

10. Construction site accidents Lawyer White
Plains
• When you are severely injured while performing your job
duties on a construction site or where you work, you may be
wondering if you have any legal rights.
• Under New York Statutes, if your accident was the result of
someone else’s negligence, whether it was caused by an
employer, driver, landowner or other responsible party, you
can pursue compensation for your injuries.

11. • You may be feeling overwhelmed after sustaining your injury,
but Cooper law firm White Plains, NY will help you through
this confusing time

12. Contact
Personal Injury Lawyers White Plains, NY
Marvin A. Cooper, P.C.
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