FAQ About Suing for Construction-Related Injuries

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FAQ About Suing for
Construction-Related Injuries
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Can I sue an owner or contractor for injuries
after getting hurt in a construction accident
even if I am not OSHA certified?
Yes. As a construction worker, you do not have to
be OSHA certified to sue for compensation if the
owner or contractor of the job site violated
safety standards. As an employee, you have the
right to work in a safe, sanitary, and non-toxic
environment.
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Can I sue an owner or contractor for injuries
after getting hurt in a construction accident
even if they are not OSHA certified?
Yes. A contractor or a job site owner does not
have to be OSHA certified to be held responsible
for injuries suffered by workers on the job site.
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What does being OSHA Certified mean?
OSHA certification is an official certificate of
competency issued in accordance with the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. It
represents the achievement of workplace
conditions stipulated by the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration.
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While OSHA does not specifically address training
or certification requirements for workers, many
OSHA standards require employers to train
employees in specific safety and health aspects
of their jobs.
What being OSHA certified requires?
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What might happen when I file a claim for an OSHA
violation?
When you sue an owner or contractor for a
reported OSHA safety violation, any of several
remedies may occur OSHA could investigate the
violating organization Changes in company safety
practices could be mandated The negligent party
could lose their operating license
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The attorneys at Gersowitz Libo Korek P.C. have
more than 30 years of experience in aggressively
fighting for plaintiff rights and getting the
full extent of the monetary compensation
deserved.To schedule a complimentary consultation
with one of our New York construction injury
attorneys, please call 1-646-798-1535.
www.lawyertime.com
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