Construction Accident Lawyer Staten Island

Falls from scaffolding, ladders, and other elevated work surfaces are among the most serious construction accidents on Staten Island’s active residential and commercial building sites. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. reviews construction accident claims for Staten Island workers and others injured on or near a construction site, with particular attention to New York’s Labor Law provisions governing elevation-related hazards. These claims often involve the property owner, the general contractor, and one or more subcontractors, and identifying every party who owed a duty under the Labor Law is an important part of the review. If you or a family member has been hurt in a Staten Island construction accident, you can call (888) 437-7747 to request a scheduled consultation.

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New York Labor Law and Construction Accident Claims

N.Y. Labor Law § 240 requires contractors, owners, and their agents to furnish and properly place safety devices such as scaffolding, hoists, ladders, and braces so as to give proper protection to workers, with specific requirements including a safety rail for scaffolding more than twenty feet from the ground and a requirement that scaffolding bear four times the maximum weight expected to be placed on it. N.Y. Labor Law § 241 imposes additional requirements for construction, excavation, and demolition work, including flooring and shaftway-guarding requirements in subdivisions 1 through 5, and a general duty under subdivision 6 to provide reasonable and adequate protection to persons employed at or lawfully frequenting the site, with rules to carry that duty into effect made by the Commissioner. Both sections exempt owners of one- and two-family dwellings who contract for but do not direct or control the work.

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1602(8) excepts liability arising under Labor Law article 10 — which includes §§ 240 and 241 — from the Article 16 limitation on joint liability for non-economic loss, meaning a defendant found liable under these Labor Law sections is not shielded by the general fifty-percent-or-less rule in § 1601. A personal injury claim in New York arising from a construction accident is generally subject to a three-year limitations period under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5).

Staten Island Venue and Local Considerations

Civil litigation connected to a Staten Island construction accident is typically filed in Richmond County Supreme Court, 18 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301, telephone (718) 675-8700, part of the 13th Judicial District. The firm does not maintain a physical location in Staten Island. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. represents Staten Island clients from its principal office and coordinates Richmond County matters as needed.

About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Attorneys

Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He founded the firm in 1997 and attended George Mason University, where he developed a background in accounting and information systems that he applies when reviewing site-safety records, contractor agreements, and wage documentation in construction accident cases.

Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys handle personal injury matters for Staten Island clients. The firm does not offer free consultations; prospective clients may request a scheduled consultation by calling (888) 437-7747, and the firm’s intake line is staffed 24/7. The firm’s principal office, located at 4008 Williamsburg Court, Fairfax, VA 22032, receives clients by appointment. The firm does not guarantee any particular outcome in any matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is N.Y. Labor Law § 240?

Section 240 requires contractors, owners, and their agents to furnish and properly place safety devices, including scaffolding, hoists, and ladders, so as to give proper protection to workers, with specific requirements for scaffolding height, safety rails, and load capacity.

Does the property owner exemption apply to my situation?

Both N.Y. Labor Law §§ 240 and 241 exempt owners of one- and two-family dwellings who contract for but do not direct or control the work. Whether this exemption applies depends on the property type and the owner’s actual involvement in the work.

Can more than one party be responsible for a construction accident?

Yes. Depending on the facts, the property owner, general contractor, and subcontractors can each face liability under the Labor Law. N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1602(8) excepts Labor Law article 10 liability from the general Article 16 limitation on joint liability.

How long do I have to bring a claim?

A personal injury claim in New York is generally subject to a three-year limitations period under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5). Confirming your specific deadline promptly is important since exceptions can apply.

Does the firm offer a free consultation?

No. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. does not offer free consultations. You may request a scheduled consultation by calling (888) 437-7747, and the intake line is staffed 24/7.

Does the firm have a location in Staten Island?

No. The firm does not maintain a physical location in Staten Island. Its principal office is at 4008 Williamsburg Court, Fairfax, VA 22032, by appointment, and it represents Staten Island clients from that office.

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If your claim reaches beyond Staten Island, our page on construction accident claims across New York sets out what to look for at each stage.