Injuries Caused By Holes In Construction Site Flooring

Construction or demolition sites can be very dangerous places to work, and every possible precaution must be taken to ensure the safety of all workers. Holes or gaps in flooring through which a worker can fall can create significant hazards for everyone on the job site, and can result in horrific falls that can sometimes be fatal.

For more than 50 years, the New York City law firm of Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C., has been working to protect the interests of construction workers. We have the skills to represent workers who have suffered significant injuries due to holes in NYC construction site flooring.

Strong Representation In All Types Of Construction Site Injury Claims

Our firm’s substantial background in construction cases puts us in a uniquely strong position to provide the representation you need. When negligent or unlawful practices create hazards that lead to serious injuries, we are prepared to see that responsible parties are held accountable.

Our construction accident lawyers represent victims in a variety of unsafe flooring cases, including those involving:

Unmarked or unprotected holes in flooring
Failure to provide sufficient warning of holes or gaps in flooring
Insufficient or improperly secured temporary flooring
Gaps in the walking surface of a catwalk or scaffolding

Contact Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to holes in the flooring of a construction or demolition site, contact our office to discuss your case. We offer a free initial consultation. We accept all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not pay attorney’s fees unless we are successful.

Call us locally at 212-732-4992, call us toll free at 800-574-4LAW or complete our contact form to get started. If you are unable to come to us, we will travel to you.

Case Results

Since 1965, we’ve recovered over $1 BILLION
on behalf of our clients. read more

$2.1 million
settlement

for 33-year old electrician who fell from ladder while attempting to fit heavy cable into crown box when cable sprung back and struck him, causing him to suffer left shoulder injury with impingement.

$1.6 million
settlement

for 38-year old electrician who slipped and fell on debris on stairway with resulting cervical herniated disc and aggravation of pre-existing arthritic changes.

$2.55 million
settlement

for 42-year old electrician who fell into an uncovered, unprotected hole and suffered a severe low back injury with herniated disc(s) that required surgery at L4-5 and L5-S1 levels.

$1.75 million
settlement

for 26-year old construction worker who fell through opening in roof and fractured his wrist, requiring surgery with open reduction and internal fixation, external fixation device, and eventual fusion.

$2.5 million
settlement

for 38-year old female electrician (with history of prior neck injury) who tripped on uneven Masonite protective floor covering, and suffered neck injury with herniated discs requiring cervical fusion.