Recent Construction Accident Settlements
$800,000 settlement to our client who is a construction worker and sustained a shoulder injury when struck by a car at a construction site
Confidential 7-figure settlement for a union laborer who broke a bone in his foot at a NYC construction site.
*Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Construction Injuries and New York Labor Laws:
What Plaintiffs Need to Know
New York has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the country. Labor Law §240, also known as the Scaffold Law, imposes strict liability on property owners and contractors for height-related accidents. This means if you fall from a ladder or scaffold, you may have a strong claim regardless of your own negligence.
Labor Law §200 and §241(6) also provide protections for unsafe conditions and safety violations. Injured workers can pursue third-party lawsuits beyond workers’ compensation to recover damages for pain and suffering.
Recent Update: Workers’ compensation minimum weekly benefits increased from $150 to $275 in 2024 and will continue to rise, improving financial support for injured workers.
Key Steps for Plaintiffs:
- Report the injury immediately and seek medical care.
- Document unsafe conditions and gather witness statements.
- Contact an attorney to explore third-party claims.
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