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What to Do After a Workplace Injury If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you may be unsure of your rights and what your employer is legally required to do for you. This is a time of uncertainly for most workers. Questions inevitably surface, like “When...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...