I was a roofer working on a job site. A hoist lifting up material had suddenly given way and and the building material struck me. I seriously injured my arm, shoulder and leg. What are my claims? Injured by a Hoist on a Construction Site? Your Legal Options Under New York Labor Law Material hoists … Continue reading Injured by a Hoist on a Construction Site? Your Legal Options Under New York Labor Law
Category: Construction Accidents
I hurt my leg on a construction accident. My doctor told me that I will not be able to climb ladders anymore. But climbing ladders was a big part of my job. I will be out of work and eventually out of my union when I can not take any more jobs. Do I have … Continue reading Loss of Earnings Claim
I am a construction worker. The accident occurred in a staging area Labor Law New York construction site while I was retrieving tools. The accident occurred next to the building on which we were working. The area was a space where many trades had stored their materials and tools while the job was ongoing. What … Continue reading Staging Area Labor Law New York: Are Accidents in Staging Areas Covered?
I am a construction worker. We were replacing pipe in a sewer under the roadway. A vehicle lost control and struck me. What claims do I have for my injuries? You have a Worker's Compensation claim through your employer. A prior post explains that you have to notify your employer within 30 days after the … Continue reading Car Strikes Construction Worker
I was injured near a construction site while walking on the sidewalk. Someone working at the job site dropped a tool and it struck me, causing me injuries. Do I have a claim against the construction company or just the worker that dropped the tool? You probably have a claim against both the construction company … Continue reading Respondeat Superior
Tripping Hazards in job site working areas are the basis for a personal injury claim under New York Labor Law
Labor Law section 241 claims must be based on violations of the Industrial Code
New York Labor Law scaffold case
I was hurt on a construction site accident about four years ago. My attorney has told me that I have to pay money back out of my settlement for a Worker’s Compensation lien. Do I have to pay money out of my settlement for benefits I already received? The short answer is yes you do. … Continue reading Worker’s Compensation Liens
In the first part of this series, we covered how an electrician injured on a New York construction site can obtain Workers' Compensation benefits. This post covers the second and often more valuable claim: a Labor Law construction accident New York lawsuit against the general contractor and building owner for pain and suffering. Workers' Compensation … Continue reading Labor Law Construction Accident New York