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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...
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS DEBATE WHAT 'FALLS' WITHIN LABOR LAW SECTION 240(1) The New York Law Journal On November 1, 2010, the New York Law Journal featured an article by two of Block O'Toole & Murphy's construction accident attorneys: David L. Scher and...
New York City Worker Safety Protected By Labor UnionsBenefits of Unions in New York's Construction IndustryThroughout our country's history, Americans have come together in support of basic human rights. In the labor force, unions have historically been a powerful way...
New York Scaffolding Law Reform: A Step Backward In Worker SafetyOn Sept. 17, 2008, a 37-year-old Bronx laborer was removing pipes from a warehouse ceiling when he was instructed to walk across shelving. Unbeknownst to him, the shelving was made of cardboard. It...
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...
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,...
$2,500,000 Settlement in Third-Party Lawsuit for Demolition Worker Hurt on the Job Our client was tasked with demolishing a ceiling as part of a renovation project. Unfortunately, he was not provided with a tall enough ladder or scaffold to perform the job, causing...
Worker Recovers $2,650,000 Settlement After Scaffolding Accident at Bronx Construction Site Court and County Bronx, Supreme Plaintiff Description Our client was employed as a driver and laborer for a scaffolding company based in Astoria, Queens. He was 38 years old on...
$3,250,000 for Union Laborer After Worksite Floor Collapse CASE SUMMARY A 37-year old union laborer was working in a subway tunnel when the floor on which he was standing collapsed, causing him to fall onto the track five feet below. COURT AND COUNTY Supreme Brooklyn...
Construction Accident Law in New York Construction accidents are, unfortunately, a fairly common occurrence in New York. According to the NYC Department of Buildings website, on average about 34 construction accident reports are filed monthly – and these are just the...
