Toxic Exposure and Construction Accidents Attorney in New York City, NY

Construction work is dangerous by nature, and accidents in the workplace are common. Work sites are filled with equipment, tools and machinery that unquestionably put workers at risk for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, scaffold accidents, crane accidents, fractures, electrocution and burns. But an unseen hazard – toxic exposure – also poses a threat to Brooklyn, New York, construction workers.

Virtually all construction sites are home to chemicals, compounds or other products that can be toxic to workers. The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration created standards and regulations, all of which have been adopted by New York’s State Plan for Public Employee Safety and Health, regarding toxins that can cause bodily harm at certain levels of exposure. The party in charge of a construction site or a particular job – whether it is the landowner, employer, general contractors or various subcontractors – is responsible for making sure that exposure to toxic materials does not exceed acceptable limits and that appropriate plans are in place when accidents happen.

Are You a Victim of Toxic Exposure on a Construction Site?

If you or a loved one was exposed to dangerous toxins on a New York construction site and someone other than the employer was to blame for the workplace injuries, you could be entitled to receive damages if the third party falls outside of the workers’ compensation system.

The Brooklyn, NY, workplace accident lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, PC, are skilled at evaluating construction accident claims and can help you determine whether the negligence of a third party caused or contributed to your injuries. We also can help if you were a non-employee who was injured while visiting a construction site. Call our firm today at 212-279-2000 or use our online contact form for a free evaluation of your case.

We serve construction accident victims in the Bronx and all of New York City, including Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Long Island.

How Toxic Exposure Injuries May Occur in Construction Zones

Federal statistics report that in 2009, 17,320 U.S. employees were exposed to chemicals or chemical products that made them sick enough to miss an average of two days of work.  In the construction industry alone, 980 workers suffered from non-fatal job injuries or workplace illnesses as a result of chemical exposure that year.

Toxins may cause temporary or permanent bodily damage to workers, either by direct contact or through dust and fumes in the air. Direct contact might cause burns, eye irritation or allergic reactions. Inhaling harmful substances could cause respiratory distress or neurological damage; such inhalation has even been linked to fatal conditions, including cancer and lung disease.

Here are some of the main culprits of toxic exposure at construction sites:

Our New York City Construction Injury Lawyers Can Help 

If you are living with the short-term or long-term effects of toxic exposure sustained on a Brooklyn or New York City construction site, it is possible that a third party, such as a contractor or even a manufacturer, is to blame. For a free consultation about your on the job injuries, contact our New York City construction accident attorneys at David Resnick and Associates, PC online or by calling 212-279-2000.