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Our client, who was part of Laborers Local 78 union, fell while performing demolition work at a New York construction site. He received $2.5 million.

$1,400,000 Settlement for Union Ironworker Who Suffered Leg Injury Due to Falling Beam Our client, a 32-year-old union ironworker, was employed by a company tasked with erecting steel framing for a new school gymnasium. As Plaintiff assisted in guiding a horizontal...

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...

Frequently Asked Questions About Construction AccidentsWhat Every Worker Needs to Know Even in these economically challenging times, New York City is a constant hotbed of construction activity. Whether it's new construction, renovation or demolition projects, not a...

Ladder Falls in the Workplace Falling from a ladder is one of the most common work accidents, especially in the construction industry. Unfortunately, when a worker falls from even a short ladder, the incident can lead to serious injuries, including but not limited to...

Proposal to Prevent Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents In 2014, 17 bicyclists and pedestrians were killed after being hit by trucks in New York City, with total of at least 110 people killed throughout the country. Many more were seriously injured. Tragedies such as...

Truck Accident PreventionOn the road, many have experienced the uncertainty associated with driving next to a large truck. Drivers of smaller passenger vehicles may wonder: "Can they see me?" "Is it safe to pass?" "Am I too close?" Trucks can be intimidating.Trucks...

Scaffolding and OSHA Regulations Learn About NYC's Scaffolding Law New York's Labor Law §240, sometimes referred to as the scaffolding law, is a statute that protects construction workers who suffer height related - - or gravity related - - injuries. The statute...

New York Ladder and Stair Accident Prevention Guide Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among construction workers. Ladders and stairways are critical for navigating job sites — yet, if poorly constructed, inadequately maintained or misused, they can become...

Falls in the Construction Industry Falls are the number one killer of construction workers. Since 2011, an average of 275 construction trades workers (laborers rather than supervisors or inspectors) have died in on-the-job falls. Sadly, that number is trending...