CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

Under the labor laws of the State of New York, the Legislature has offered many statutory protections to construction workers, which is a reflection of the legislatures desire to place the responsibility of providing a safe working environment on employers as opposed to workers. Unfortunately, insurance company attorneys have been somewhat successful in recent years in eroding these protections; making it slightly easier for insurance companies to defend these cases. It is therefore extremely important that an injured worker retain an attorney that is experienced in litigating these cases to get the full benefit of New York’s worker friendly labor laws.