I Was Injured in a Building in New York – Can I Sue the Owner?
Walk into any building in New York, and you’ll likely find hundreds of people scurrying about, working, shopping, eating, and playing. With so many people jam-packed into a building, it’s all too easy for its owners to overlook dangerous conditions that could cause someone to have a nasty accident. If you were hurt in a […]
Leading Causes of Construction Accidents
Construction sites are notorious for being hazardous workplaces with a high risk of accidents and injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, it is critical that you understand your legal rights and options. Common Causes of Construction Accidents Poor Communication Human Error Lack of Proper Equipment Insufficient Training Preventing […]
Proving Your Case in a Construction Accident Lawsuit in Brooklyn, NY
Construction accidents can be financially and physically devastating. This can be made even more difficult if you are not compensated for your injuries. However, in order to recover damages from a personal injury lawsuit under New York labor law, Brooklyn construction workers must be able to provide evidence to prove their case. It can be […]
Location of Construction Accident is a Factor to Worker’s Lawsuit
By Adam Hill, posted in Construction Accidents on Monday, December 24, 2018. Construction workers injured on the job may not be limited to worker’s compensation benefits and can bring a lawsuit against the property owner and/or general contractor depending on the location of construction accidents. Falls from ladders and scaffolds or being struck by falling […]
