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New York Illegal Worker Accident Lawyer Many undocumented immigrants come to the United States to work hard and earn a living to support their loved ones. Many end up doing construction work in New York. However, due to their undocumented status, these workers are...
$2,600,000 Settlement for Local 79 Union Worker Injured in a Demolition Accident Our client, a Local 79 union worker, was involved in a demolition of a two-story building. He was on the second story when - without warning - the floor underneath him collapsed, causing...
Rakesh Ram, a 28-year-old construction worker, was killed in a random forklift accident in Queens. The fatal work accident took place in the Long Island City section of Queens on Review Avenue near 35th Street, a busy commercial block. Ram was using the forklift...
Boom Lift and Aerial Lift Accidents Boom lifts, which can reach heights of over 17 stories, can be as dangerous as they are helpful. If owners, general contractors, employers, operators, and those on the ground are not cautious and vigilant, tragedy can strike....
Causes of Ladder Accidents While ladder use may seem straightforward, there are key failures in ladder setup and use that can lead to an accident. To prevent serious injury, the American Ladder Institute provides a comprehensive list of ladder safety guidelines, and...
$3,250,000 Settlement for a Plumber Who Fell From an Unsecured Ladder Our client was subcontracted as a plumber for the construction of a new building in Manhattan. He was instructed to work from an unsecured ladder and fell, resulting in permanent injuries to his...
Workers’ Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions If you’re visiting this page, it’s possible that you have been injured on the job or know a loved one who has been injured while working. You may also know that workers’ compensation in New York can provide benefits...
Victor Irizarry, a 30-year-old worker, tragically died on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 while on his Long Island work site of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. Irizarry, who was an employee of Suffolk Excavating, was working on a residential work site in Fort Salonga, Long...
Work Injury Claims: Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Employees injured in work accidents may not know they can obtain compensation for their injuries to help cover their medical costs, lost wages, and other expenses. In fact, there are two different ways that...
Employee Rights After a Work Injury Sustaining an injury while at work is a confusing and stressful experience. Although work injuries can happen in any profession, they are especially common in industries like construction, where job duties can be hazardous to worker...
