Injured While Removing Asbestos?
Everyone knows the dangers of breathing asbestos. But even with a hazmat suit and mask, asbestos removal or abatement presents other dangers. Under New York's Section 240 and related labor laws, the contractor or building owner are liable for asbestos-related accidents.
The law firm of Roura & Melamed has recovered damages for injured asbestos removal workers throughout New York City. Contact us immediately to discuss your possible personal injury claims in addition to workers' comp.
Asbestos Removal Accidents
We have represented asbestos workers with a wide range of legal claims:
- Scaffolding collapse
- Falls from ladders or scaffolds
- Electrical shock/electrocution from exposed wiring
- Ceiling collapse or falling debris
- Defective safety harnesses
- Failure to provide harnesses, belts, railings, hard hats
- Falls from makeshift platforms because proper equipment was not provided
The Labor 240 law allows direct lawsuits against the general contractor or building owner for construction injuries that involve ladders, scaffolds or heights. The GC or the property owner who ordered the work must provide the tools for the job, including safety gear.
Even if you were performing asbestos abatement/removal at floor level, you may still have a claim against the owner, contractor or another subcontractor on the site. Our experienced injury lawyers have 30 years of experience with construction accident claims and we have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.
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Call us at 212-227-6821. We pursue full compensation for your medical care, lost income, permanent injuries and pain and suffering.
