Construction sites are bustling hubs of activity, where skilled workers bring architectural visions to life. However, this industry’s fast-paced and physically demanding nature also exposes workers to a higher risk of injury. In the event of an accident, workers’ compensation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of construction workers and providing them with […]

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Construction sites are dynamic and bustling environments, essential for the growth of cities and infrastructure. However, with their inherent complexity and hazards, construction sites pose significant risks to workers and visitors. In New York, a state renowned for its iconic skyline and ongoing development, ensuring construction site safety is paramount. This blog aims to provide […]

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Scaffolding is ever-present throughout New York because the city is always experiencing growth and new construction. While there is some risk of an accident every time a worker steps foot on a scaffold, reasonable steps should always be taken to keep workers as safe as possible. Tragically, and despite strong state laws to minimize the […]

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One of the most important steps that a construction accident victim must take to seek compensation is to demonstrate how the incident occurred. The burden, therefore, is on the plaintiff to explain to a jury the nature of the accident and the conditions that caused it to happen. Working with experienced personal injury counsel, you […]

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Construction accident claims aren’t just for workers. Here in New York City we’re surrounded by construction projects constantly. While workers are more likely to be injured than passers-by, anyone can find themselves in the path of falling scaffolding or debris. It happened recently on the Upper West Side. Debris came down near West 78th Street […]

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Owners and general contractors are responsible for the workers who work on their construction sites, at least in New York. This is thanks to Labor Law 240, which has been around since 1885. “All contractors and owners and their agents, except owners of one-and-two family dwellings who contract for but do not direct or control […]

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Usually workers compensation and personal injury cases are “either or” affairs. If you were injured on the job, then  you’d file a workers compensation claim.  Workers compensation is a sort of bargain made by employers: they agree to cover part of your wages and your medical bills and you agree not to sue them for […]

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A construction accident case is like any other legal case. You’ll have to gather evidence to support your claims that your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence.  Here are the different forms of evidence in a construction accident case, and what you must do to make that evidence as valuable as possible. Medical Records […]

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