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Who is Liable for a Construction Accident?

<br>Contractors, property owners, architects and engineers, manufacturers of construction machinery and insurers can be held liable for a construction accident.<br>If you’ve been injured in a construction accident, get in touch with lawyers at Rockland Injury Lawyers. You can call us at 845-709-8005 and 800-940-1799 or email us at jeff@rocklandinjurylaw.com or reuven@rocklandinjurylaw.com.

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Who is Liable for a Construction Accident?

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  1. Who is Liable for a Construction Accident? Ph: 845-709-8005, 800-940-1799 Email: jeff@rocklandinjurylaw.com reuven@rocklandinjurylaw.com URL: www.rocklandinjurylaw.com

  2. General Contractors and Subcontractors Must ensure that construction sites are safe for workers. Must warn workers of possible construction site hazards and hazards in the work they are performing. Must ensure that work is being performed safely. Are responsible for hiring competent employees and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

  3. Have a duty to keep and maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. Property Owners

  4. Architects and Engineers  Must meet safety standards in their designs. Must ensure that their plans are not defective. Must ensure compliance with plans and details of the construction, and perform site inspections to ensure compliance with code regulations.

  5. Manufacturers of Construction Machinery or Equipment  • Must ensure that their machinery is safe for use.

  6. Insurers • Construction companies must have adequate insurance coverage. • Property owners or managers may be required to carry premises or property liability insurance. • General contractors and subcontractors need Workers’ Compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance and employer's liability insurance.

  7. Construction Accident Attorneys at Rockland Injury Lawyers Contact the lawyers at Rockland Injury Lawyers. Call us at 845-709-8005 and 800-940-1799 Email us at jeff@rocklandinjurylaw.com or reuven@rocklandinjurylaw.com Contact Us

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