Abogados de Accidentes de
Construcción en Long Beach

Barrier island construction presents unique hazards including unstable sandy soil that can shift during construction, exposure to ocean winds that affect [scaffold stability](/accidents/scaffold-falls) and crane operations, salt air that corrodes equipment and structural elements, flood zone work requirements, and the challenges of building in areas with limited access and staging space. However, Labor Law 240 protection applies regardless of these special conditions—property owners must account for foreseeable hazards when providing safety equipment.

Yes. Boardwalk construction and maintenance is fully covered by Labor Law 240. Workers on Long Beach's boardwalk—whether performing new construction, routine maintenance, or Sandy recovery work—have full protection under the scaffold law. The city's ownership of the boardwalk doesn't change the legal protections, though claims against the City of Long Beach may have special procedural requirements including a 90-day Notice of Claim deadline.

Long Beach construction accident cases are filed in Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola. Nassau County courts have extensive experience with Labor Law 240 cases reflecting the county's substantial construction activity. Cases involving city-owned property like the boardwalk or municipal facilities require filing a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. An attorney can ensure all procedural requirements are met while pursuing maximum recovery.

Yes. Sandy recovery construction work is covered by Labor Law 240 like any other construction project. The involvement of federal funding through FEMA, state rebuilding programs, or insurance claims doesn't affect your right to compensation for workplace injuries. The same strict liability standard applies to Sandy recovery projects as to any other construction. Multiple funding sources may actually increase available insurance coverage.

Workers on oceanfront high-rise buildings face significant fall hazards from substantial heights, plus exposure to wind conditions that make [scaffold work](/accidents/scaffold-falls) and [aerial lift operations](/accidents/aerial-lift-falls) more dangerous. Salt air accelerates equipment corrosion, potentially causing failures of safety equipment. Ocean spray can create slippery conditions on scaffolds and work platforms. Labor Law 240 requires property owners to provide adequate fall protection accounting for all these foreseeable conditions.