Who is Liable for Construction Site Accidents?

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Who is Liable for Construction Site Accidents?
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• When construction accidents occur, determining
  liability can become complicated because of the
  large number of persons involved in a
  construction site project.
• The number of potential liable parties depends on
  how large the project is.
• The following are some parties who may be held
  liable.

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Property owners

• Property owners must keep and maintain their
  property in a reasonably safe condition.
• If someone is injured on their property, they may
  be liable if they knew or should have known of
  the dangerous condition.

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General contractors and sub-contractors

• They have a legal duty to warn of any defects or
  hazards at the site.
• They are also responsible for hiring reasonably
  competent employees, and ensuring compliance with
  safety regulations.
• Failure to perform their duties may hold them
  liable for the accident.

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Architects and engineers

• Architects and engineers have a duty to observe
  progress and ensure compliance with plans and
  relevant code regulations.
• They can be held liable for injuries suffered by
  construction workers as a result of their failure
  to meet those standards.

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Manufacturers of defective construction machinery
or equipment

• They can be held liable for the defective designs
  and manufacturing of construction machinery and
  equipment.
• Manufacturers of construction machinery or
  equipment have a duty to design products that are
  reasonably safe for use.

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• If you have been hurt in a construction accident
  and want to speak to a construction site accident
  attorney about your options, call us.
• We can help you seek justice and obtain maximum
  compensation for your injuries.

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Street Suite 510 White Plains, NY 10601 914-
357-8911 / 718- 619 4215 whc_at_cooper-law.com
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