Highland Lawyer Represents Victims of Serious Workplace Falls

Experienced Dutchess County attorney pursues compensation for clients throughout the area

If you have been hurt in a job-related fall, it’s time to speak to a New York attorney with a long track record successfully representing others who have been injured in the same way. At Peter M. Cordovano, P.C., I have been handling workers’ compensation claims for individuals in the construction industry and others who have required medical treatment after falling from a height or slipping on an unsafe walking surface. From my office in Highland, I provide knowledgeable counsel and determined advocacy to clients from Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia, Putnam and Orange Counties. 

Causes of falls at construction sites and other locations

More than 400 construction workers died in falls during 2022. In most cases, these construction accidents involved labor that was being done on a roof or on a part of a structure high above the ground. Some these falls were the result of poor equipment, such as broken ladders and faulty safety harnesses. In other cases, contractors failed to provide the protection necessary to guard against a serious fall. Misplaced tools, building materials and other debris on the ground can also trigger a slip and fall that results in substantial injuries. As an attorney with substantial experience winning compensation for victims of falls, I can gather the necessary facts and build a persuasive case for the legal relief you deserve. 

Types of injuries resulting from falls

Even when someone falls only a short distance, they can suffer a lasting injury, such as broken bones, soft tissue damage or a torn ligament. The higher someone is above the ground, the greater the likelihood of severe harm, which might include a traumatic brain injury, paralysis resulting from a shock to the spinal cord or even death. If you’ve been hurt in a fall on the job, I have the experience and understanding of complex medical issues to identify what would be appropriate compensation.

Legal considerations in cases where someone has fallen

Insurance companies and potentially liable parties sometimes try to blame victims for their falls. They might try to say that the victim was not doing their job at the time they were hurt or that they were impaired by drugs or alcohol. My firm pushes back aggressively against unwarranted accusations meant to deny fall victims the workers’ compensation benefits they need to cover their healthcare costs and to replace income lost while they cannot work. I can also advise about third-party liability and bringing a personal injury lawsuit if someone besides the claimant or their employer were responsible for the fall. 

Safety regulations and best practices to prevent falls

Safety regulations exist to prevent falls from height and scaffold injuries on construction sites, but there is sometimes reluctance among contractors and property owners to comply with government rules and industry standards. While workers’ compensation claims do not require proof of fault on anyone’s part, a failure to use best practices to prevent a fall — such as proper signage, guardrails, slip-resistant surfaces or protective equipment — could open the door to legal action against an individual or business. 

Contact a New York lawyer about compensation for a work-related fall 

Peter M. Cordovano, P.C. in Highland handles claims related to falls where workers have been seriously injured. For a free consultation about the circumstances in your case and your legal options, please call 845-640-3846 or contact me online.