Abogados de Accidentes de
Construcción en Amherst

Amherst experiences significant construction injury claims reflecting the town's high volume of commercial and residential construction, combined with ongoing university projects. The mix of institutional, commercial, and residential construction creates varied hazards including [scaffold falls](/accidents/scaffold-falls) at university buildings, [ladder falls](/accidents/ladder-falls) during commercial renovation, and [roof falls](/accidents/roof-falls) at residential projects. Falls account for approximately 40% of serious construction injuries in the region.

Amherst construction accident cases are filed in Erie County Supreme Court, located at 92 Franklin Street in downtown Buffalo. Erie County courts have extensive experience with Labor Law 240 cases reflecting the region's substantial construction activity. Judges are familiar with construction industry practices and consistently apply the scaffold law's strict liability standard. Cases involving the University at Buffalo may involve the State of New York as a defendant, with special procedural requirements.

Amherst construction accident settlements vary significantly based on injury severity, long-term disability, and lost wages. Serious injuries resulting in permanent disability can result in settlements exceeding $1 million, with catastrophic injuries potentially reaching $3 million or more. The town's quality construction projects often involve substantial insurance coverage, providing resources for compensating injured workers. University projects typically carry significant coverage as state entities.

Yes. Labor Law 240 applies to construction at the University at Buffalo and other educational institutions without exception. State universities are not exempt from providing safe working conditions—the State of New York, SUNY, and the UB Research Foundation can all be held liable for gravity-related injuries to construction workers. Claims against state entities have special procedural requirements including a Court of Claims filing for some claims, but the substantive protection is identical.

Labor Law 240 applies to most residential construction in New York. The law covers residential projects except for one- and two-family dwellings where the owner contracted for work and does not direct or control it. Most subdivision development, multi-family construction, major renovations, and larger residential projects are fully covered. Even single-family home construction can be covered if the homeowner actively directs the work. An attorney can evaluate whether the homeowner exemption applies to your specific situation.