Quick Summary: Unsecured Extension Ladder Fall & Owner Liability Under NY Labor Law Under New York Labor Law § 240(1) (the "Scaffold Law"), property owners and general contractors are held strictly liable when a worker falls from an unsecured extension ladder missing rubber safety feet or a spotter on a residential construction project. First Priority: … Continue reading Fell From a Ladder on a Staten Island Site: Can You Sue the Property Owner?
Category: Absolute Liability
Wild Animals and Personal Injury Claims Explained Quick Answer: Under New York law, anyone who owns, keeps, or harbors wild animals is held to an absolute liability standard for any resulting injuries. Unlike domestic pets—where an injured party must prove the owner knew of a "vicious propensity"—wild animal owners are strictly responsible regardless of whether … Continue reading Wild Animals