I am a window washer for commercial buildings. The rope to the rigging on which I was standing broke, even though I was hurt, fortunately my safety belt saved me from possibly tragic injuries. Do I have a claim? You should first claim Worker's Compensation benefits. Most reputable employers will assist their injured employees to … Continue reading Window Washer Liability
Category: Labor Law
I am an ironworker. When I was attaching a header beam above an opening for a window, I fell off a ladder. I broke my arm and hurt my back. What claims do I have? In a prior post, we had discussed claims under New York Labor Law. You have a worker’s compensation claim for … Continue reading Labor Law Protects Injured Workers
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
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
I was injured in a construction accident when I was electrically shocked at a job site. I was unable to work for more than six months, and have received nothing from my employer. Can I receive compensation for my injuries? Yes. If you were injured in a construction accident, you likely have more than one … Continue reading Construction Accident Workers Compensation New York