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# What is your legal right if you fall from a height on a construction site?
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Anyone who falls from a height while working on a construction site can be severely injured or even die. Falls are the number one reason behind fatalities. However, there are a couple of laws to govern the right of workers, and one is the Labor Law of New York 240(1), which allow workers to file a claim or sue the property owner. Your [**Construction Injury Lawyers in Nyc**](https://www.godoskygentile.com/work-accidents/), from Godosky & Gentile, are the best lawyers to hire to get protection from falling from construction sites.

Falling from a height can cause grave injuries. According to federal law, employers provide complete protection to all who are working at six feet in height or 10 inches below any surface. By landing on the wrong part of tbe body, a sharp object on a hard surface can have drastic results for an employee.

The injured workers after the fall can face

• Traumatic brain and spine injuries
• Broken Bones
• Organ damage
• Loss of eyes
• Loss of limbs

Any injury from a fall means you need full-time nursing care, medical treatment, and even psychological treatment which means a lot of expenses. Your lawyer can help you determine the overall costs incurred on the treatment and will file a case on your behalf.
