Results for "scaffolding accident"

A union worker sustained serious injuries after a scaffold collapse at an NYC construction site. The case went to trial, & the jury awarded him $6 million.

$2,825,000 Settlement for Non-Union Bricklayer with Severe Injuries After a Fall Our client, a 47-year-old, non-union bricklayer, was hired to perform renovation work at a Brooklyn building. While building walls in an elevator shaft, Plaintiff and his co-worker fell...

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...

Filing a New York Construction Accident Lawsuit Construction can be a dangerous industry, which is why it is so important for employers to make worker safety their number 1 priority. Over the course of a 45-year career, a construction worker has a 75% chance of...

New York Amputation Lawyers The devastating impact of an amputation can leave you and your loved ones reeling. No one anticipates that they will lose a limb in an accident, particularly if the accident involves someone else’s negligence. Amputation is far more...

New York Construction Site Fracture LawyerFractures can result in costly medical bills and lost wages for New York construction workers. There are many ways that a construction worker may suffer broken or fractured bones on a New York construction site. Falls from a...

New York Staging Collapse Accident LawyersWere You Injured by Construction Site Staging or Scaffolding That Collapsed? Every year, falls cause the greatest number of construction industry fatalities. These falls occur for a variety of reasons, including slippery...

Personal Injury Damages If you have recently been in an accident that was caused by somebody else, you may be injured, unable to enjoy important parts of your life or even under financial strain due to medical bills, lost wages and other expenses you aren’t sure how...