Working at a construction site can put you in life-threatening situations at any point and you need to be extra-vigilant while working. But misfortune can occur anywhere as there are many possible causes of accidents at construction sites. And if needed, you can also file a lawsuit by hiring a labor law attorney in Long […]
Read MoreThe construction industry in New York is booming. But the rate of construction site accidents in New York is also rapidly increasing. Many of victims file lawsuits to get the compensation they deserve. However, according to experienced construction accident attorneys in the Bronx, they struggle to get it because of a lack of knowledge about […]
Read MoreAccidents are unavoidable and may result in minor injuries to severe ones causing death. These mishaps impact not only injured person, but the whole family suffers from it. If you have suffered an injury at your workplace due to the company’s failure to adhere to labor laws, then you must consult an attorney to get […]
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INDUSTRIAL CODE VIOLATIONS New York Courts are littered with Labor Law 241(6) claims that hinge on whether the correct industrial codes have been plead and supported with admissible evidence. For a person injured in a construction accident, industrial code violations are probably the last thing on their mind. Having a personal injury attorney familiar with Labor […]
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Construction Accident Injuries Very often, construction accidents on construction sites result in tragic injuries and even death. Confusion as to who is liable for the injury deters some victims from seeking justice. Although several subcontractors may be present on a construction site and their duties overlap; unraveling the mystery of liability can be accomplished by […]
Read MoreConstruction Site Falls When a worker gets injured by falling into a trench on a construction site, liability may be more of a hurdle than most people think. There are several facts surrounding the accident that will determine whether the contractor or property owner has liability. One of the most interesting points of contention is […]
Read MoreInjured on Construction Site Labor Law §240(1), sets forth, “All contractors and owners and their agents…shall furnish or erect, or cause to be furnished or erected for the performance of such labor scafolding, hoists, stays, ladders, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons, ropes, and other devices which shall be so constructed, placed and operated as […]
Read MoreConstruction Injury Recently, we have fielded some phone calls regarding workplace injuries. There seems to be some confusion as to when an employer can be sued. There are also several misconceptions with regards to bringing suit against property owners, general contractors and subcontractors. These questions are answered statutorily by New York Labor Law. Sections 200, […]
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