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: Worker’s Compensation
I was working after my normal quit time because the job was running behind. So when I was working overtime the accident happened. I was installing framing for partition walls on the 10th floor. The electricians had not powered up the floor so the lighting was very bad. I had injured my hand because I … Continue reading Working Overtime in the Dark: Injured on a New York Construction Site Due to Poor Lighting?
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
I am a painter. I fell while I was on a ladder painting an office. What claims do I have? If you are an injured painter covered by Labor Law § 240(1) in New York, you likely have questions about your legal options. A common point of confusion for injured workers is whether a fall … 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? If you were injured in a height-related accident while performing commercial cleaning work in New York, understanding how Labor Law protects cleaners under … Continue reading Labor Law Protects Cleaners
I fell at a job site while installing new wiring. I work as an electrician. The building owner hired my company to run new wiring through the structure. I fell off an unsecured ladder while snaking cable through a wall. What legal claims do I have in New York?" If you are an electrician who … 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
Tripping Hazards in job site working areas are the basis for a personal injury claim under New York Labor Law