Construction Accident Attorney Serving New York City and Beyond
At a construction site, managers and supervisors have a legal responsibility to ensure operations run smoothly, without causing foreseeable harm to the construction workers on site. If an individual suffers harm at a construction site, the responsible party may be liable for their injuries under the legal theory of negligent supervision. New York City construction accident lawyer Nicholas Rose can help you understand and protect your legal rights if you or a loved one has been hurt in this situation. For over 13 years, Mr. Rose has vigorously advocated on behalf of accident victims, providing compassionate attention to injured individuals and their families.

Protect Your Right to Compensation through a Negligent Supervision Claim
Negligent supervision is common on construction sites when managers or those in charge decide to cut corners and accelerate production. On a construction site, failing to use reasonable care in the hiring, training, or supervising of employees can be a form of negligence. A plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit usually seeks to prove the elements of a negligent supervision claim in a similar manner to that of a negligence tort. The plaintiff must show that the defendant supervisor owed them a duty of care and breached that duty of care. This breach must have caused their injuries, and damages must have resulted.

New York law provides that common-law negligence principles apply when a construction employee or other individual is harmed at a construction site. Legally, supervisors are required to ensure the wellbeing and safety of their workers. A breach of this duty of care might be a failure to warn of dangerous conditions, or a failure to properly repair construction equipment.

Negligent supervision lawsuits may pose more complexities than a standard negligence claim. The plaintiff in a negligent supervision claim must additionally demonstrate that the supervisor exercised authority over the details of the construction project. A supervisor who held general authority, rather than direct authority over the employee, may not have owed a duty to that employee.

Another consideration in a negligent supervision case is whether the worker’s injuries were foreseeable to the supervising party. Courts will also assess whether the plaintiff should have taken precautions to prevent or reduce their injuries. In certain cases, a plaintiff may show that it would have been difficult to be aware of the risk that resulted in their injuries.

A variety of damages may be available to people who are hurt on a construction site, where heavy equipment and hazardous materials typically are present. Forms of compensation often include medical expenses, the costs of future treatment, and lost wages and earning capacity, as well as pain and suffering.

Discuss a Construction Accident Claim with a New York City Lawyer
Injury attorney Nicholas Rose has extensive experience with the complex legal issues involved in a construction accident lawsuit. He is dedicated to advocating on behalf of victims, setting forth their legal claims and pursuing compensation on their behalf. He has assisted people in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as in Suffolk, Nassau, and Westchester Counties. Call 877-313-ROSE (7673) or use our online form to arrange a free consultation with a New York City construction accident attorney.