New York Construction Accident Lawyers
Construction Accidents and New York Labor Laws
Construction sites can be dangerous places. Workers face a variety of hazards, from falling objects and electrical wires to scaffolding collapses and trench cave-ins. In New York, Labor Law Section 200 protects construction workers from these dangers by imposing strict safety standards on construction companies.
What is Labor Law Section 200?
Labor Law Section 200 is a New York law that protects the safety of construction workers. The law requires construction companies to provide workers with safety devices such as scaffolding, guardrails, and safety nets. It also requires construction companies to develop and implement safety plans to prevent accidents.
Who is Protected by Labor Law Section 200?
Labor Law Section 200 protects a wide range of construction workers, including:
- Bricklayers
- Carpenters
- Electricians
- Ironworkers
- Laborers
- Painters
- Plumbers
- Roofers
- Sheet metal workers
- Welders
What if I am Injured in a Construction Accident?
If you are injured in a construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries under Labor Law Section 200. To file a claim, you must be able to show that your injuries were caused by a violation of Labor Law Section 200. This means that you must show that the construction company failed to provide you with the required safety devices or failed to implement a safety plan.
How Can a Lawyer Help?
An experienced construction accident lawyer can help you investigate your accident and determine if you have a case under Labor Law Section 200. They can also help you collect evidence and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf.
Contact Us Today
If you have been injured in a construction accident, contact Berkowitz & Weitz Law, P.C today for a free consultation. We will review your case and advise you of your legal rights.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How does Berkowitz & Weitz ensure that clients receive the full measure of benefits, including union benefits and workers’ compensation benefits, if injured on the job?
If a client is a member of a trade union, the firm ensures that they receive all lost union benefits such as welfare benefits, pension benefits, and vacation pay. Additionally, the firm assists clients in obtaining all entitled workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job, aiming to make sure that clients are fully compensated for their injuries and losses.
What steps are taken to prove liability and substantiate damages in construction accident cases under Section 200?
Berkowitz & Weitz hires safety experts to establish liability and various experts such as doctors, life-care experts, and economists to substantiate medical damages, pain and suffering, lost earnings, and other economic damages to ensure that the injured party is fully compensated after a construction accident in the Bronx.
How does Berkowitz & Weitz handle Bronx construction accident cases, including case selection, preparation, and support services?
Berkowitz & Weitz is selective in accepting Bronx construction accident cases to ensure proper time, attention, and resources for each case. They provide free consultations to determine if a case falls under the unsafe workplace rules of the New York Labor Law. If a case is accepted, the firm hires safety experts to prove liability and medical experts to substantiate damages.
What are the types of construction accidents covered under Section 200 of the New York Labor Law?
Some of the types of construction accidents covered under Section 200 of the New York Labor Law include:
- slip/trip-and-fall accidents
- falls into holes and pits
- scaffold accidents
- dangerous machinery accidents
- failures to provide safety equipment
- falling object accidents
- dangerous chemical accidents
- electrocution accidents
- and ladder accidents.
Under what conditions can an injured worker directly sue their employer for a construction accident if the employer fails to maintain proper workers’ compensation insurance?
An injured worker can sue their employer directly for a construction accident if the employer failed to maintain proper workers’ compensation insurance, which breaches the “exclusive remedy” provision, allowing the injured worker to seek legal action against the employer.
What is the “exclusive remedy” provision in the Workers’ Compensation Law and how does it affect injured workers’ ability to sue their employers for negligence?
The “exclusive remedy” provision in the Workers’ Compensation Law states that injured workers cannot directly sue their employers for negligence but must rely exclusively on workers’ compensation, unless the employer failed to maintain proper workers’ compensation insurance.
What are the specific circumstances in which an injured worker’s employer can be held responsible under Labor Law 200?
An injured worker’s employer can be held responsible under Labor Law 200 if the employer failed to maintain proper workers’ compensation insurance, allowing the injured worker to sue the employer directly.
Who is protected under Section 200 of the New York Labor Law in terms of employer responsibility for construction accidents?
An injured worker’s employer cannot generally be held responsible for a construction accident under Labor Law 200 except in certain specific circumstances.