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
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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
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.
New York Labor Law scaffold case
In the first part of this post, the injured party was an electrician who was shocked. The first part of this post dealt with an electrician who was receiving no Worker's Compensation benefits. The prior post suggested that the injured worker should make a Worker's Compensation claim. He should obtain medical and lost wage benefits … Continue reading Construction Site Claims – Part 2