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: Worker’s Compensation
I am a painter. I fell while I was on a ladder painting an office. What claims do I have? Worker's Compensation Claim I assume that you already have sought medical attention for your injuries. In the hospital, a doctor asks a patient the history of how the person received their injuries. As soon as … Continue reading Injured Painter Covered by Labor Law
I fell from a scaffold while cleaning an air compressor mounted on the roof of a building. What are my options for getting my bills covered while I recover from my injuries? Worker's Compensation Claim The first claim you should make is for Workers Compensation Benefits. You have 30 days from the date of your … Continue reading Labor Law Protects Cleaners
I fell at a site while installing new wiring. I work as an electrician. The building owner hired my company to install new wiring. I fell off a ladder when I was snaking cable through a wall. What claims do I have? The first claim you have is Worker's Compensation. The Compensation carrier will cover … Continue reading Electrician Injured While Installing Wiring Covered Under Labor Law
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
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
I work in a factory. I was injured when I exited the elevator in the factory. The elevator car was mislevel with the floor and I fell exiting the elevator walking onto the floor. Do I have a claim for my injuries? Yes, you may have multiple claims. The first claim you have is for … Continue reading Factory Safety
Falling construction material on a job site laborer is responsibility of the owner and general contractor. The owner and general contractor are absolutely liable to the laborer.
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