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.
Tag: New York Construction Accident
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 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
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. But you have asked a very complicated question which will be answered in two … Continue reading Construction Site Claims – Part 1
I was hurt in an accident on the job last year. Can I get reimbursed for my travel expenses to my doctor's office? Yes, you can be reimbursed for your travel (and medical) expenses. In order to get reimbursed, you should submit a C-257 form to the compensation carrier and the Compensation Board. (You can … Continue reading Reimbursement of Travel and Medical Expense