Scaffold Law (Labor Law 240) Claims New York
New York Scaffold Law 240(1) Explained: Alteration vs. Routine Maintenance
Introduction to the Scaffold Law in New YorkNew York is one of the only states in the country with a law specifically designed to protect construction workers from gravity-related...
The 1- and 2-Family Homeowner Exemption in NY Labor Law 240: When Can Injured Workers Sue?
Introduction to the Homeowner ExemptionN.Y. Lab. Law § 240(1) is famous for holding property owners strictly liable when a construction worker falls from a height. However, the st...
Falling Objects and Hoisting Accidents Under NY Labor Law 240: A Guide for Construction Workers
Introduction to the Falling Object Prong of Labor Law 240When people hear about New York's "Scaffold Law," they instantly picture a worker falling from a ladder or a collapsed pla...