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
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Injured by an unguarded table saw on a New York construction site? Learn how Labor Law § 241(6) protects construction workers and what claims may be available to you.
A defective dumpster Labor Law claim may arise when a laborer is injured by faulty equipment on a New York job site. I was a laborer on a job site employed mostly to clean up the worksite after the various trades are done with their work for the day. During the day, I collect debris … Continue reading Labor Law Protects Laborer Against Defective Dumpster
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
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
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 assaulted at work. A recently hired co-worker lost control of himself and punched me. Do I have a claim against my employer for hiring someone unstable? When a client is physically assaulted by a co-worker on the job, they face a complex legal landscape spanning both statutory administrative systems and common-law tort actions. … Continue reading I Was Assaulted at Work. Can I Sue My Employer or Co-Worker?
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