Demolition is one of the most dangerous operations in the construction industry, making catastrophic accidents and injuries very likely. The potential for such risks makes it important for employers to bear the responsibility of preventing injury to their employees and others.

1. New​ ​York​ ​Demolition​ ​Accident​ ​Lawyer
Demolition is one of the most dangerous operations in the construction industry, making catastrophic
accidents and injuries very likely. The potential for such risks makes it important for employers to
bear the responsibility of preventing injury to their employees and others. Under ​New York law​,
property owners and construction companies are responsible for operating safe systems of work,
using safe and properly maintained equipment, and providing adequate personal protective
equipment,​ ​such​ ​as​ ​hard​ ​hats,​ ​gloves,​ ​boots​ ​and​ ​masks.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a demolition accident at a construction site, the ​demolition
accident attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. have the experience, knowledge and resources
to help you obtain the full compensation that you deserve. We are aggressive, yet compassionate, in
fighting for the rights of our clients who are injured in accidents caused by the negligence of other
parties.
Common​ ​Types​ ​of​ ​Demolition​ ​Site​ ​Accidents
At the New York law firm of Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., our attorneys have more than 30 years of
experience helping clients injured in various types of construction site accidents, including
demolition. We continuously build on our experience to develop strong cases that seek full
compensation for injured individuals. Some of the most common types of demolition site accidents
that​ ​we​ ​have​ ​handled​ ​include:
● Falls​ ​from​ ​scaffolding
● Falls​ ​from​ ​ladders
● Lack​ ​of​ ​overhead​ ​protection​ ​at​ ​a​ ​demolition​ ​site
● Failure​ ​of​ ​bracing​ ​and​ ​shoring​ ​tools
● Falling​ ​objects

2. ● Jackhammer​ ​injuries​ ​from​ ​defects​ ​or​ ​misuse
● Blasting​ ​accidents
● Explosive​ ​accidents
As with any other construction site accidents, demolition accidents can result in ​catastrophic injuries
or death. When a construction worker or passerby dies in these types of accidents, we will help the
family and loved ones file a wrongful death claim. Although filing a lawsuit will not undo the accident
and bring back a loved one, it can provide the grieving family with financial security while they try to
move​ ​forward​ ​with​ ​their​ ​lives.
Serious​ ​Injuries​ ​Resulting​ ​From​ ​Demolition​ ​Accidents
Demolition activities are inherently dangerous, both to workers and passersby. When a demolition
accident occurs, construction crew managers and equipment manufacturers may be held
responsible​ ​for​ ​any​ ​resulting​ ​injuries​ ​and​ ​damages.
Below​ ​are​ ​some​ ​injuries​ ​that​ ​are​ ​common​ ​to​ ​most​ ​demolition​ ​accidents:
● Head​ ​injuries,​ ​including​ ​traumatic​ ​brain​ ​injury
● Neck​ ​and​ ​back​ ​pain
● Spinal​ ​cord​ ​injuries
● Fractured​ ​or​ ​broken​ ​bones
● Bruising
● Scarring​ ​and​ ​disfigurement
● Loss​ ​of​ ​limbs
● Torn​ ​ligaments
● Death
Regardless of what type of injury you suffered in a demolition accident, you can count on the
construction accident law firm of Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. to work hard to get the compensation
that you deserve. We will help you obtain compensation for your past and future medical bills, loss of
wages, pain and suffering, and any other out of pocket expenses you incurred as a result of your
accident.
Training​ ​is​ ​Key​ ​to​ ​Demolition​ ​Site​ ​Safety
Although some accidents cannot be avoided, demolition site accidents can be significantly reduced if
workers are provided with proper training. Such training is especially important if the demolition
involves​ ​an​ ​older​ ​building.​ ​Proper​ ​training​ ​should​ ​include:
● What​ ​types​ ​of​ ​protective​ ​equipment​ ​should​ ​be​ ​used,​ ​including​ ​boots,​ ​shoes,​ ​helmets,​ ​masks,
fall​ ​protection​ ​systems​ ​and​ ​anything​ ​else​ ​that​ ​will​ ​help​ ​reduce​ ​potential​ ​hazards.
● Proper​ ​planning​ ​of​ ​how​ ​the​ ​demolition​ ​will​ ​proceed.
● Details​ ​of​ ​the​ ​right​ ​way​ ​to​ ​sure​ ​and​ ​brace​ ​an​ ​area​ ​that​ ​will​ ​be​ ​demolished.

3. This is not an exclusive list of the training that workers need in order to safely demolish a site. If the
construction management team fails to provide its employees with proper training, it may be held
liable for any resulting injury sustained by workers or passersby. At Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.,
our legal team will investigate the facts of your case and determine whether your employers followed
the training and safety protocol. If their failure led to your injuries, we will help you hold the right
parties​ ​accountable.
Do​ ​You​ ​Have​ ​a​ ​Valid​ ​Claim?
In order for you to have a valid demolition site accident claim, at least one of the following must have
occurred:
● An​ ​elevated​ ​fall​ ​caused​ ​some​ ​type​ ​of​ ​injury:​ ​​New​ ​York​ ​Labor​ ​law​ ​240​ ​(1)​ ​provides
construction​ ​workers​ ​with​ ​compensatory​ ​relief​ ​when​ ​they​ ​suffer​ ​an​ ​onsite​ ​injury​ ​from​ ​an
elevated​ ​fall.
● Violation​ ​of​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Labor​ ​Law​ ​241​ ​(6):​​ ​Under​ ​this​ ​section,​ ​general​ ​contractors​ ​and
property​ ​owners​ ​must​ ​comply​ ​with​ ​all​ ​specific​ ​safety​ ​rules​ ​of​ ​Industrial​ ​Code​ ​rule​ ​23​ ​during
the​ ​demolition​ ​of​ ​a​ ​building.​ ​These​ ​parties​ ​may​ ​be​ ​held​ ​vicariously​ ​liable​ ​if​ ​an​ ​injury​ ​results
due​ ​to​ ​the​ ​violation​ ​of​ ​rule​ ​23.
● Injury​ ​caused​ ​by​ ​a​ ​third​ ​party:​​ ​Workers​ ​may​ ​also​ ​be​ ​entitled​ ​to​ ​compensation​ ​from​ ​third
parties​ ​who​ ​caused​ ​their​ ​injury.
We will look at the specific facts of your case to determine whether you meet at least one of these
requirements. If you do, we will fight for your rights and the rights of your loved ones who have
suffered​ ​as​ ​a​ ​result​ ​of​ ​you​ ​getting​ ​injured​ ​in​ ​the​ ​accident.
Call​ ​Us​ ​Today
If you or someone you know has been the victim of an injury due to a demolition in New York or New
Jersey, you need knowledgeable and experienced attorneys on your side. The legal team at
Gersowitz​ ​Libo​ ​&​ ​Korek,​ ​P.C.​​ ​has​ ​been​ ​winning​ ​these​ ​types​ ​of​ ​cases​ ​for​ ​over​ ​30​ ​years.
In order to ensure the best possible resolution of your case, it is important to ​schedule a consultation
with a New York City demolition accident lawyer at Gersowitz Libo & Korek P.C. by calling (212)
385-4410. Our consults are free. We look forward to hear your story, answer your questions and lay
out​ ​all​ ​of​ ​your​ ​available​ ​options.