{"id":635,"date":"2024-12-17T16:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T23:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njnylawyers.com\/?p=635"},"modified":"2024-12-18T11:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T18:22:22","slug":"who-is-at-fault-in-a-new-york-city-scaffolding-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njnylawyers.com\/es\/blog\/who-is-at-fault-in-a-new-york-city-scaffolding-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfQui\u00e9n tiene la culpa en un accidente de andamio en Nueva York?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Key Takeaway:<\/strong> In New York City, property owners and general contractors can be<\/strong> held liable for scaffolding accidents<\/strong> under the state’s strict scaffold law, even without proving negligence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victims must act swiftly, with a three-year statute of limitations for lawsuits and two years for workers\u2019 compensation claims, and seek experienced legal representation to navigate the complexities and maximize compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York City is known for tall buildings and an abundance of scaffolding attached to them while they are being built or maintained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so much material hanging over pedestrian heads and so many people working multiple stories off the ground, there are bound to be accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that does not mean you should be responsible for damages caused by scaffolding accidents.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)<\/a>, scaffold-related accidents result in roughly 60 deaths and 4,500 injuries every year. Falls from scaffolds account for about 25% of fatal falls from all working surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were injured in a New York City scaffolding accident, it is important to understand your rights and whether you are entitled to compensation for your injuries.\u00a0<\/strong>Reach out today<\/a> or call (212-256-9255<\/a>) to speak with a personal injury lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n