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
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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
Tripping Hazards in job site working areas are the basis for a personal injury claim under New York Labor Law