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 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
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