According to the NYC construction accident attorney, “The State of New York has taken the safety of construction workers very seriously by instating labor laws such as New York Statute 240(1), otherwise known as New York’s “scaffold law.” The scaffold law makes owners and contractors responsible for ensuring the safety of any workers who must perform jobs where there are gravity-related dangers and the risk of falling.”
The lawyer explains that the New York scaffold law is unique in that it places absolute liability on owners and contractors if an accident happens. It does not matter whether they had any direct supervision or control over the work at the time of the injury or not. The scaffold law also states that an owner or contractor is not able to place the blame on a subcontractor or even the worker.
Attorney Keetick L. Sanchez adds that the scaffold law applies to seven job categories. The law covers workers who are engaged in construction activities such as erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, cleaning, and pointing. an owner or contractor is required to ensure the safety of these workers by providing certain safety devices such as scaffolding, hoists, stays, ladders, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons, ropes, or other devices.
In the article, attorney Sanchez says, “The scaffold law is not limited to these specific construction workers alone. It can actually cover a broader range of workers as long as they can demonstrate that they were an integral and necessary part of the activity. If a worker can prove that he or she was working “in furtherance of” a project where the statute applied, the worker may still be covered under the scaffold law.”
Furthermore, the lawyer explains that an on-the-job injury will entitle workers to collect workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, worker’s compensation is often not sufficient to compensate for the injuries or even fatality of a fall. And workers’ compensation takes away the victim’s right to hold the at-fault party liable, leaving the possibility that others may suffer from their negligence in the future.
Suffering an accident is not enough to hold contractors and owners responsible under the scaffold law. It is up to the injured party to prove that the law was violated and that the violation contributed to the injury. This is when you need the advice and guidance of a legal professional to ensure that your rights are protected.
Lastly, the lawyer emphasizes the importance of having a skilled construction accident lawyer if they have been injured in a construction site accident. Having an experienced attorney may be able to help the victim receive the compensation that they deserve for the injuries they suffered.
About K.L. Sanchez Law Office
K.L. Sanchez Law Office is a firm founded by accident attorney Keetick L. Sanchez. The lawyer and her team of crane accident attorneys work hard to help those who are victims of construction accidents. The lawyers at K.L. Sanchez Law Office believe that a victim deserves to be compensated for the injuries they suffered. To speak with an accident lawyer, call (646) 701-7990 today.
About K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C.
Keetick L. Sanchez is a lifelong resident of New York who is dedicated to helping her clients. Ms. Sanchez represents clients in courtrooms throughout New York City.
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