The construction industry is one of the most dangerous ones you can work in. This is particularly the case here in New York, where many of the projects that get underway are on multi-story dwellings or skyscrapers. There are often so many projects to work on that...
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When can you file a civil suit along with a workers’ comp claim?
If you get hurt on the job, you know that workers' compensation will take care of you. Coverage is mandatory in New York for all employers, and its benefits protect full-time and part-time workers. Unless your employer has failed to pay their premiums, you can make a...
Common misconceptions about New York construction injuries
Construction is one of the most dangerous career paths in New York, so the state has taken steps and enacted natural laws to help keep these workers safe. Despite regulatory efforts, construction workers still get hurt and die every year in New York. Learning a bit...
What happens when construction equipment causes harm?
Many professionals rely on equipment to perform the duties of their jobs. New York construction sites may involve scores of workers performing tasks with a variety of equipment. Everything from power saws to jackhammers to nail guns may serve the vital purposes of...
What Are NY’s Rules On Gravity?
A gravity-related accident can have dire consequences on a construction site. Such accidents often occur when general contractors, owners, or site managers fail to provide the protections necessary to keep workers safe. Workers need the proper safety equipment to...
Feeling gravity’s pull: a New York labor law protecting workers
For some people, a unique New York labor law geared toward protecting workers and, essentially, serving as insurance, remains a bit of a head-scratcher. Certain sections of a state labor law -- dubbed as the “Scaffold Law” – hold building owners and contractors...
Property owner or general contractor: who is responsible for construction site accidents?
These days, it seems like construction sites are as common a sight in New York City as tourists. The city that never sleeps also never stops growing and changing to reflect the needs and desires of its residents. While the prevalence of construction sites in New York...
Can I file a personal injury claim on top of workers’ comp?
Workplace injuries can significantly affect a construction worker’s life. Construction workers have to complete their duties in potentially dangerous situations and locations, putting them at high risk for a severe injury. If you work on a construction site and...
Common misconceptions about New York Construction Injuries
Construction workers with job site injuries may find that the legal framework for providing workers’ compensation is much more complicated and challenging to assess than other forms of workers’ compensation. These laws are even more complicated when it comes to...
Helping injured construction workers get justice
New York City construction workers are the literal backbone of the city. From digging the subway trenches to scaling the highest skyscrapers, these brave and industrious workers lay the foundations and build the framework for all of our buildings, architecture and...
