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General Liability Insurance – Construction
There are several exclusions and restrictions placed in insurance agreements to limit their exposure in personal injury cases in New York State (particularly in cases brought under Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6)).
The carpenter alleged his accident occurred when struck in this hand with a falling object. Specifically, a “form” put in place to pour concrete in wall construction fell on his hand. The defendants argued that the item was not a form, but rather a component of a form.
Sometimes, a workers compensation claim can impact the ability for a negligent third party to recover from the injured worker’s employer. This article will explain the Court’s position when dealing with an undocumented alien worker.
Labor Law §240(1) and §241(6) protects construction workers from dangers that are unique to construction work including hand truck accidents. These laws ensure that construction workers in New York have greater protections under the law than…
In that case, a sheet of plywood struck a delivery worker in the head. The worker suffered injuries. The plywood had fallen to the sidewalk from a building. Following the accident, the worker filed for workers’ compensation benefits.
First, there are many reasons New York accident attorneys try to settle its client’s cases. In lieu of taking cases to trial, a settlement ensures a prompt resolution of a client’s case. In a pedestrian hit by a bus accident, It allows the client to get on…
