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Common Causes of Falling Object Construction Injuries In New York

Hundreds of New York construction workers are injured each year by falling objects. Dangerous falling objects on construction sites include:

• Tools
• Buckets & Containers
• Lumber and Steel
• Scraps and Debris

The consequences of these falling objects can often be serious. Some common construction injuries from falling objects
(link to article) include:

• Concussions
• Head Trauma/Brain Injury
• Neck Injury
• Back Injury
• Broken Bones
• Blindness

In some cases, New York construction accidents can be attributed to natural causes (such as weather). In many other cases, however, they can be attributed to the negligence of construction site contractors, subcontractors, or foremen. Causes of New York construction accidents that can be attributed to negligence include:

• Bad lighting or work conditions
• Improper training or allocation of tasks
• Failure to follow safety guidelines
• Overly ambitious production schedule
• Coworker negligence

If you or a loved one have suffered a construction injury from a falling object (link to article) caused by the negligence of another, you may be able to recover damages for the cost of your medical treatment, missed work, and any ongoing care or disability you have.

The first step toward recovering damages for your falling object injury is to contact a qualified Long Island accident attorney. A good lawyer can help you learn more about your case, and counsel you on how to proceed. Call the Long Island accident attorney law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene, and Levine today for a free consultation on your construction- site injury.