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Elevator accidents are more common than you think! A man tragically died in his own apartment building by being crushed in an elevator shaft. There are tons of violations given out every year for elevator violations. Make sure you are aware of safety.
A painter slipped and fell, while doing his work, and sustained several injuries. This accident happened during a painting job at a construction site in lower Manhattan. He filed a lawsuit against the general contractor and the building owner.
A successful wall collapse lawyer proves the landlord or contractor caused the building’s collapse or they violated the Labor Law. The law firm will hire top construction safety engineering experts to identify the reason of the building collapse.
When choosing an attorney, it is important to find a law firm who stays current and has the expertise to properly guide you and your family. This is true whether the accident results in a tragic death or a permanent and lasting injury.
A Guide to Workers Compensation Surgery
The injured worker is entitled to weekly payments when out of work due to surgery. The worker should receive the maximum rate of pay. The worker is considered temporarily totally disabled after surgery. At some point, the insurance carrier will…
A construction worker’s supervisor instructed him to take down, approximately, twenty 4 x 4 planks from a ceiling, during the construction of the new WTC. Each plank was about 60-70 Lbs. One of these planks fell and struck him in the rib cage, causing him injuries.
The Platta Law Firm, PLLC specializes in handling construction accidents. This includes accidents where owners and general contractors fail to keep their workers safe. In this case, The Platta Law Firm sued the owners and general contractor.
The injured subway rider sued the New York City Transit Authority (the MTA). The rider’s MTA injury lawyer claimed that the presence of discarded Metrocards inside the station was a “recurring condition.” Also, that it was dangerous.
Construction workers face a number of unique dangers including being involved in accidents in which they are electrocuted. These accidents occur even though there are rules and regulations designed to protect workers from electrical hazards.
In New York motor vehicle accidents the “serious injury law” prevents some injured people from recovering. Everyone must meet certain standards. That is why you need a Serious Injury Law Firm. Defendants often try to minimize the injuries of their victims.
What Construction Site Injuries in NYC Have the Highest Compensation?
Falling from unsecure ladders is one of the most common types of construction accidents in New York City. In some cases, these kinds of accidents can cause severe injuries to the workers involved. Sometimes they could even be catastrophic or fatal.
New York City Roofing Accident Lawyer
A roofing accident occurred at a city school while a worker was descending an extension ladder that was inadequately tied to the roof’s bulkhead. The roofer suffered severe injuries to his legs and back with required surgeries to repair.
