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What a New York Construction Accident Settlement Actually Depends On
What decides how much a New York construction accident case settles for? Six variables do most of the work: which Labor Law section applies, how...
Who Is Liable When Multiple Contractors Share an NYC Construction Site
What parties are responsible when a worker is hurt on a shared NYC job site? More than one party may usually be held liable when...
What NYC DOB Violation Records Show About Repeat Construction Site Violations
What Do NYC DOB Violation Records Show About Repeat Construction Sites? They show that the same properties keep appearing year after year, while the heaviest-cited...
How Lost Earning Capacity Is Calculated After a Serious NYC Construction Injury
Workers’ compensation replaces a portion of what you were earning before the injury. Lost earning capacity is a different calculation entirely. It addresses not what...
Defective or Missing Guardrails: A Hidden Cause of NYC Scaffold Falls
A guardrail is not a courtesy feature on a New York construction scaffold. It is a legal requirement with specific height, strength, and installation standards,...
Can You Sue a Coworker’s Employer for Negligence on an NYC Construction Site?
On a New York City construction site where a dozen subcontractors work at once, the person whose negligence injured you often does not work for...
Amazon, UPS, and FedEx Delivery Van Accidents in Queens: Who Can Be Held Liable?
The logo on the van that hit you tells part of the story. The corporate structure behind that logo tells the rest, because in Queens...
What Staten Island Expressway Commuters Should Know About Commercial Truck Accident Claims
The Staten Island Expressway carries heavy commercial truck traffic through a narrow corridor between the Goethals Bridge and the Verrazano-Narrows. For commuters who drive it...
Crane and Heavy Equipment Accidents at NYC Construction Sites: Your Legal Rights and Options
A crane accident on a NYC construction site may support several legal claims, depending on the injured person’s role and what caused the incident. Workers...
NYC Delivery Van and Commercial Fleet Vehicle Accidents: Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and Work Vans
Who Pays When a Delivery Van Driver Causes a Crash? A NYC delivery van accident may lead to claims against the driver, the vehicle owner,...