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Scaffold Collapses

Scaffold Collapse: Causes and Legal Next Steps in New York Accidents related to scaffolding continue to cause serious harm year after year. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), scaffolding accidents are linked to an average of 50...

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Long Beach, NY, Worker Falls 12 Feet From Scaffolding

On July 11, 2023 shortly after 11:00 AM, the Fire Department of Long Beach, NY was notified that a male construction worker fell from scaffolding at 100 E Broadway, located at the intersection of East Broadway and Riverside Boulevard. The man, who fell approximately...

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Labor Law 240

Guide to Labor Law 240  BOM Partner David L. Scher discusses New York Labor Law 240, also known as the Scaffold Law. Labor Law Section 240 is a New York State law meant, originally, to protect construction workers who work at heights from falls or fall-related...

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Scaffold Accidents: What Are A Worker’s Legal Rights?

Scaffold Falls: What Are a Worker's Legal Rights? Scaffold accidents are a dangerous reality when it comes to construction work. Construction workers in New York City are frequently asked to work at dangerous heights and scaffolds are often the preferred method of...

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Construction Accident Lawsuits

New York Construction Accident Lawsuits Construction accident lawsuits are the way that society can hold companies accountable when they act negligently and put profits over worker safety. These lawsuits also give injured workers a critical opportunity to receive fair...

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Construction Lawsuit FAQs

New York Construction Lawsuit FAQs Construction work can be dangerous even when safety protocol is followed. The consequences can be deadly when safety is not a top priority. For example, in 2016, there were 82,760 non-fatal accidents across the construction industry,...

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Scaffolding Accident Prevention

New York Scaffold Accident Prevention GuideScaffolds are hallmark fixtures at construction sites. These temporary structures play a critical function in many types of construction work. They provide access to elevated areas and platforms for both workers and...

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Scaffolding Accidents

New York City Scaffolding Accident Lawyers Attorneys with Top Verdicts and Settlements in New York Scaffold Accident Cases Working with heavy equipment and building materials on the limited space of a scaffold can be both difficult and dangerous. Serious accidents...

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