Toxic Exposure At NY / NJ Construction Sites

Construction sites are busy places, and workers can be exposed to anything from dusts and gases to fumes and vapors, including silica, lead, mercury and other chemicals. Among the many hazards at construction sites, toxic chemicals are one of the most dangerous.  Safety regulations in New York and New Jersey are meant to minimize the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals, but unfortunately, accidents do happen, and construction workers are exposed to toxic chemicals.

If you or a loved one has been sickened by toxic exposure at a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation for your suffering.  The Ginarte law firm is one of the largest firms in the NJ / NY metro area representing victims of toxic exposure at construction sites.   Our construction accident lawyers are ready to review your case and advise you of your options for seeking just.  Call today for a free consultation.

Call 1-888-GINARTE (1-888-446-2783), fill out our online contact form today, or visit us now at one of our seven nearby offices: Newark, New York City, Union City, Elizabeth, Clifton and Perth Amboy.  Remember, we only collect fees if you win your case. 

Sources of Toxic Exposure

Safety regulations, including mandates for protective equipment and proper handling of toxic materials, are meant to protect workers from exposure to the toxic substances. OSHA has a variety of safety regulations, including setting permissible exposure limits to protect workers against the health effects of exposure to toxic substances. New Jersey also has its own OSHA-approved standards and enforcement policies for state, county, and local government agencies, public authorities, fire departments and school districts.

Despite all the rules and regulations in place, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace is [still] a significant problem in the U.S.”   Because most chemicals are readily absorbed through the skin, any skin exposure is dangerous.

Construction workers can also breathe in toxic gases, vapors and dusts, while on the job.  This is especially true if they are working in a confined space.   Some of these chemicals cause irritation and can be detected quickly but others are much harder to detect. 

Workers at Risk of Toxic Exposure

Exposure to toxic substances at construction sites can cause a variety of injuries with both short-term and long-term effects.  Injuries include:

• Severe health problems such as cancer and asphyxiation
• Poisoning
• Severe burns
• Internal organ damage
• Brain injuries
• Respiratory problems and diseases
• Birth defects
• Injuries
• Disfigurement 

Expenses for Workers Exposed to Toxic Chemicals

Injuries from toxic exposure at construction sites vary, but even a fairly minor injury can result in medical bills and lost pay that strain on a family’s finances.  Serious injuries result even more significant financial problems and often cause mental distress.   Similarly, an injured worker may end up partially or fully disabled and thus be forced to take a lower paying job, or permanently stop working.

When a worker dies from toxic exposure, nothing can make up for the loss a family feels, but surviving family members often face financial problems in addition to their grief, which can be lessened with money.  A toxic exposure lawsuit can help a grieving family overcome from the financial burdens that unfortunately tend to follow the loss of a loved one.

It is important to talk to the Ginarte law firm to pursue all potential paths of recovery, including lawsuits against any third parties that were responsible for the toxic exposure that caused the death or injury of you or a loved one.  The attorneys are Ginarte will work hard to ensure justice is served for you and your family in your time of need. 

NY Lawsuits Over Toxic Exposure

Because New York law There are special provisions of the NY Labor Law and the NY Industrial Code, that entitle workers to safety on the job, and thus often make a safety violation that leads to exposure to toxic chemicals grounds for a construction accident lawsuit.  Under NY laws, a third party such as a property owner, general contractor, property developer, subcontractor or vendor in violation of an OSHA rule or regulation (that caused the employee to be exposed to toxic chemicals) may be responsible for compensating an injured employee for their losses.

The Ginarte law firm understands how New York labor laws work. We have decades of experience with helping people like you recover the money they need for their toxic exposure injuries. 

Toxic Exposure Claims In New Jersey

Compared to New York labors laws, those of New Jersey tend to offer less remedies for employees injured at work.  However, there are other New Jersey laws, like the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”) that may provide an injured employee relief.   Under CEPA, an OSHA violation is often a strong basis for a toxic exposure lawsuit.  Alternatively, a generalized theory of negligence can sometimes be relied on to ensure an employee exposed to toxic chemicals is compensated for any losses they suffer.  The Ginarte law firm specializes in these types of cases, and often works with experts to ensure employees injured at work are afforded all the remedies that New Jersey law provides.

Suffered Toxic Exposure in Construction? You’ve Found the Right Firm

You need a strong advocate to stand up for your rights. Trust the Ginarte law firm to work hard for you in your toxic exposure case. Don’t wait to contact us. The Ginarte law firm has seven offices in the area. Visit us today in Newark, New York City, Union City, Elizabeth, Clifton or Perth Amboy, or call 1-888-GINARTE (1-888-446-2783), or use our online form now. Remember, we only collect fees if you win your case, so you have nothing to lose!