New York Construction Accident Attorneys
How Does Labor Law 200 Protect Workers In New York City?
Construction workers perform some of the most dangerous work in the United
States, oftentimes while suspended hundreds of feet in the air. Because
of the risks inherent in this type of work, the NY laws in place provide
these workers with numerous legal options if they are seriously injured
on the job. One of the most well-known laws is Labor Law § 240, also
known as the Scaffold Law. However, this law is far from the only law
that injured workers can use to seek the compensation they need to cover
damages incurred from accidents while on a worksite. Another law that
was put in place to protect workers injured on the job is Labor Law §
200. If you were seriously injured in a construction accident, it’s
important that you understand what protections this law can provide.
Call our firm at (212) 577-9325 to discuss your case with a member of
the Perecman Firm today.
Workers should be able to come to work every day without worrying for their
safety, but that is unfortunately not the case. Far too many worksites
throughout New York fail to provide workers with that safety, and our
New York City construction accident attorneys at the Perecman Law Firm
have dedicated their careers to providing workers injured on unsafe worksites
with the legal representation they need to secure the compensation they
deserve. If you were injured on an unsafe worksite, contact us today to
begin discussing your legal options moving forward.
What is Labor Law § 200?
Labor Law § 200 requires all contractors and site owners to “construct,
equip, arrange, operate and conduct…” the workplace “to
provide …protection to the lives, health and safety of all persons
employed…” All types of negligence, unsafe conditions and
practices are covered.
Who Can Be Held Liable Under Labor Law § 200?
Depending on the worksite, either the site owner or contractor can be held
liable in court. The owner and contractor can be held liable for defective
conditions if they knew or should have known of them and even for unsafe
methods of work if they exercised supervisory control over them.
You should keep in mind that the ability to bring a lawsuit against the
owner and general contractor does not involve suing your employer. You
simultaneously have the right when injured at work to collect worker’s
compensation benefits from your employer to get your lost earnings while
out of work and medical bills paid while that lawsuit is ongoing. We handle
BOTH of those cases. Both cases – One law firm.
Fill out our online form to schedule a free case evaluation with a member
of our firm today.
If you were seriously injured on the job, you deserve the chance to fight
for your rights. At the Perecman Firm, our New York City construction
accident lawyers have spent decades working with injured workers. Through
our efforts, we have successfully secured more than $400 million in verdicts
and settlements for our clients, and we remain committed to providing
injured victims with the dedicated and experienced representation they
need. Call us at (212) 577-9325 to discuss your legal options with a
member of our firm today, or
send us the details of your case through our online form to set up a free case evaluation.
