Abogados de Accidentes de
Construcción en Geneva

Geneva and the surrounding Ontario County area experience approximately 12-20 serious construction injuries annually. Campus construction, historic renovation, and wine industry development create varied hazards. [Falls](/accidents/scaffold-falls) account for approximately 40% of serious injuries, consistent with statewide patterns. The rural location of many winery construction projects can complicate emergency response.

Geneva construction accident cases are filed in Ontario County Supreme Court, located at 27 North Main Street in Canandaigua, approximately 10 miles east of Geneva. The court handles Labor Law 240 cases and applies well-established precedent protecting injured workers. Judges in Ontario County are familiar with the types of construction common in the Finger Lakes region.

Geneva construction accident settlements typically range from $100,000 to $600,000 for serious injuries. Catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or amputations can result in settlements exceeding $1.4 million. College construction projects at Hobart and William Smith typically carry substantial insurance. Winery projects vary in coverage depending on the size of the operation.

Yes. Labor Law 240 applies to winery construction, tasting room renovation, and hospitality facility development. Work at height on wine industry facilities—whether building production facilities, constructing tasting rooms, or developing event venues—requires proper fall protection. Property owners and contractors are liable for gravity-related injuries including [scaffold falls](/accidents/scaffold-falls), [ladder accidents](/accidents/ladder-falls), and struck-by incidents from [falling objects](/accidents/falling-objects).

Coverage depends on the specific circumstances. Labor Law 240 covers residential renovation except for one- and two-family dwellings where the homeowner contracted for work and does not direct or control it. If you were working for a contractor (not directly for the homeowner), you likely have coverage. Work on larger properties, historic buildings being converted to commercial use, or projects where the owner directs and controls work is typically covered. An attorney can evaluate your specific situation.