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…
The best work accident lawyers know that their work on an individual cases can change the law going forward. One of The Platta Law Firm, PLLC’s signature cases, Wilinski v. 334 East 92nd Housing Development Fund Corp., decided by New York’s highest court…
How to Prevent Scaffolding Accidents on Construction Sites
The New York State legislature is very concerned with preventing scaffolding accidents on construction sites.
How to Look for a Work Injury Lawyer Near Me
When looking for a “work injury lawyer near me,” you want to find a lawyer well-versed in the Labor Law. Labor Law §§240 and 241(6) apply to workers engaged in construction, demolition or excavation activities.
