Category Archives: General
Construction Accidents and NY Labor Law Section 200
As we’ve discussed in previous posts, New York has certain laws that grant construction workers additional protection and pathways to recovery following a workplace injury. Section 240 (the Scaffold Law) protects workers who fall off of scaffolding or are otherwise injured from an elevated surface or in “gravity-related” accidents. Section 241(6) ensures that the… Read More »
Construction Accidents and NY Labor Law Section 241(6)
We previously discussed New York Labor Law Section 240, a special law designed to protect construction workers who are injured in scaffolding or ladder accidents. Section 240’s “Scaffold Law” is one of a series of rules affording special protections for construction workers. Labor Law Section 241(6) sets certain standards for construction area safety, placing… Read More »
Construction Accidents and NY Labor Law Section 240
Construction workers face significant risks every day on the job. In 2019 alone, 1,061 construction workers were killed on the job, representing 20 percent of all work-related fatalities that year. New York law reflects the fact that construction workers face unique risks. Section 240 of the New York Labor Law, known as the “scaffold… Read More »
Can You Recover Compensation From a Slip and Fall With a Warning Sign?
If you slip and fall or trip and fall on someone else’s property, you could be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. Property owners or operators have a responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors and guests. When they shirk that responsibility, and someone gets hurt,… Read More »
What Causes Lower Back Pain After an Accident?
If you’ve been involved in a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or even pedestrian accident, there’s a good chance you’ll experience some kind of back pain. Back pain is especially common in rear-end collisions or rollover accidents, even in low-speed, low-impact accidents. Car crashes can affect the muscles, nerves, and ligaments in the back, as… Read More »
How to Get an Accident Report in NYC
After a car accident with another driver, you’ll need to report the accident to the authorities. New York law requires drivers to notify the police if there was a traffic accident in which anyone was injured. If you were hit by a negligent driver, the police investigation will be extremely helpful in pursuing your… Read More »
Study Finds New York Construction Worker Fatalities Still High
Construction is a dangerous industry, and nowhere is that more evident than in New York. Both in New York City and statewide, construction workers face a daily risk of catastrophic, if not fatal, workplace accidents. A recent report issued by New York’s occupational safety agency details the state of construction site safety as of… Read More »
What Are My Legal Options After Hip Injury in Accident?
Hip injuries can be painful and debilitating. A hip injury can cause functional limitations and chronic pain for months or years after an accident, whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, a stairway collapse, or some other incident. If you suffered a hip injury due to someone else’s negligence,… Read More »
Types of Elbow Injuries in Auto Accidents and Slips/Trips and Falls
Elbow injuries are as common as they are debilitating. Whenever we fall, especially after a slip and fall or trip and fall, we tend (or try) to catch ourselves on our hands. Landing on your hands puts extreme pressure on your hands, wrists, shoulders, and elbows, creating a high likelihood of injury to one… Read More »
Tragic Bronx Apartment Fire Highlights Necessity for Fire Safety in Multiple Dwellings
A deadly fire broke out yesterday morning in a duplex apartment building located at 337 East 181st Street in The Bronx. The fire which started in a third-floor bedroom spilled out into the hallway, but heavy smoke from the blaze reached every floor of the 19-story building, hampering escape and leaving victims of smoke… Read More »