New York City Construction Site Accident Attorneys / New York Workplace Injury Lawyers
In New York City, the Law Firm of Ginarte, Gonzalez, & Winograd, LLP, maintains an office in lower Manhattan to assist accident victims in all five NYC boroughs and downstate New York. We focus on representing victims of construction site accidents, including victims of construction tool malfunctions at New York construction site, and workers hurt in falls from ladders or roofs, or other jobsite accidents.
If you or a loved one has been severely injured in any type of New York construction site accident, please call us for immediate attention at 1-888-GINARTE.
About New York City, NY
New York City, New York remains the most populous city in the United States with 8,175,133 residents (2010 U.S. Census). NYC is made up of five boroughs, each borough is coextensive with one of the five counties that make up New York City: The Bronx (Bronx County), Brooklyn (Kings County), Manhattan (New York County), Queens (Queens County) and Staten Island (Richmond County).
Many people think of Manhattan when they think of New York City. Manhattan is New York City’s most popular tourist destination and Midtown Manhattan, from 42nd Street to 59th Street east of 5th Avenue, is the commercial heart of New York City.
The financial, insurance, health care, and real estate industries form the basis of New York’s economy; the economy of New York City is the biggest regional economy in the United States and the second largest city economy in the world. New York City is also an important center for many other industries including manufacturing.
Given the number of large commercial construction projects ongoing in New York City, such as the rebuilding at and near Ground Zero, major public transportation projects, and the volume of construction activity related to residential and commercial renovation, the construction industry is assured a future in NYC.
New York City, New York Hospitals and Medical Centers
If you have been hurt in a construction site accident, seek medical care immediately. There are184 hospitals and medical centers in the New York metropolitan area, which includes Long Island, Westchester County, and northern New Jersey. Area hospitals and medical centers include:
- Lenox Hill Hospital, 100 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10075 phone: (212) 434-2000.
- NYU Langone Medical Center and School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Phone: (212) 263-7300.
- New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032. Phone: (212) 305-2500.
- New York-Presbyterian University Hospital at Cornell, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065-4870. Phone: (212) 746–5454.
- Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L Levy Place, New York, NY 10029-6574, Phone: (212) 241–6500.
- Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467-2401. Phone: (718) 920–4321.
- Hackensack University Medical Center. 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601-1912. Phone: (201) 996–2000.
Resources for Construction Workers in New York City, New York
The safety of construction workers is ensured by rigid state and federal regulations such as New York Labor Laws and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Workers may file a complaint to have OSHA inspect their workplace if they believe that their employer is not following OSHA standards or that there are serious hazards. NYC OSHA offices include:
- Queens District Office of the Manhattan Area Office, 45-17 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362, phone: (718) 279-9060
- Long Island Area Office, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 208, Westbury, New York 11590, phone: (516) 334-3344
- Manhattan Area Office, 201 Varick Street RM. 908, New York, NY 10014, phone: (212) 620-3200
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board protects the rights of employees and employers by ensuring the proper delivery of benefits to those who are injured or ill, and by promoting compliance with the law. District offices serving NYC include:
- District Office serving Kings and Richmond Counties-111 Livingston Street – 22nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, phone (800) 877-1373
- District Office serving Bronx and New York Counties-215 W. 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 phone: (800) 877-1373
- District Office serving Queens County-168-46 91st Avenue – 3rd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432, phone: (800) 877-1373
The New York State Laborers’ Union represents members employed in the construction industry and other fields throughout the state. Members are organized into more than 35 local unions and 5 district councils. Also see this list of NYC construction unions.
The NYC Department of Buildings ensures the safety and lawful use of over 975,000 buildings and properties by enforcing the City’s Building Code, Electrical Code, Zoning Resolution, New York State Labor Law and New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. They issue construction permits, inspect properties, and more.
Our NYC, New York Location
The law firm of Ginarte, Gonzalez, & Winograd, LLP, has an office conveniently located at 225 Broadway in New York City. We provide representation of clients in all kinds of construction site injuries, including cases arising from New York on-the-job accidents, industrial injuries, and wrongful death claims for dependents and other related claims. We can guide you through the complicated rules of the Worker’s Compensation hearing panels, disability claims, and even third-party claims.
If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident caused by someone else, please call us for immediate attention at 1-888-GINARTE.
