Long Island Construction Accident Lawyer
Worksite injuries on Long Island often fall under New York's Labor Law — and David R. Lewis knows these statutes inside and out.
Construction Injuries and New York Labor Law
Construction is dangerous work, and Long Island's active building and renovation market means worksite injuries happen far too often — falls from scaffolding, collapses, falling debris, equipment failures, and trench accidents among them. These injuries are frequently serious, sometimes life-changing.
New York gives construction workers powerful protections through the Labor Law. Sections 240, 241, and 200 can place responsibility directly on the property owners and general contractors who controlled the worksite — not just the injured worker's employer. These claims run alongside any workers' compensation benefits and can recover far more.
David R. Lewis handles construction accident claims personally. He investigates the site conditions, identifies the safety violations, and builds the Labor Law claim against the responsible parties — working directly with you, not through a chain of paralegals.
The New York Labor Law Sections That Protect You
Scaffold & Fall Protection
Covers falls from heights and falling-object injuries. Owners and contractors can be held strictly liable when proper scaffolding, harnesses, or fall protection isn't provided.
Worksite Safety Violations
Requires owners and contractors to follow specific safety rules for construction, excavation, and demolition. Violations of the industrial code can establish liability.
General Negligence
Applies to hazards the owner or contractor directly controlled or created — such as dangerous conditions they knew about or should have addressed.
This summary is for general information only and is not legal advice. Labor Law claims are fact-specific — call David Lewis to discuss the details of your worksite injury.
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