What Your Employer Cannot Do After a Job Site Injury
NY retaliation law does not allow an employer to punish a worker for reporting an injury, filing for workers’ compensation benefits, or filing a complaint about a safety issue. Martin+Colin’s construction accident attorneys are here to protect the rights of construction accident victims in accordance with state laws. If you suffered a ladder fall from […]
Who Is Actually Liable for Your Construction Injury: Owner, General Contractor, Sub, or Staffing Agency?
There were four company names on the job site when you were hurt: one on the sign at the gate, one on your paycheck, one on the truck that delivered the equipment, and one on the front of your hard hat. After a construction accident injury, New York law spreads responsibility for construction site safety […]
Do I Have a Construction Accident Case?
Are You Eligible? You got hurt at work—but do you have a personal injury claim? The construction accident lawyers at Martin+Colin have spent years evaluating cases and fighting insurance companies for injured New Yorkers. In this blog, we offer insight into the hallmarks of a strong construction accident case, as well as information to help […]
Understanding NY Scaffold Law: Worker Protection Statutes 240 and 241
Construction remains one of the most dangerous jobs in New York. Every day, workers climb scaffolds, use ladders, and operate equipment to prepare a building for the next phase of development. When something goes wrong, falls and other gravity-related injuries can be life-changing. They question who bears general liability for your injury can affect how […]
Electrocution Accidents on Construction Sites: Compensation for Shock Injuries
Electrocution accidents are among the most severe hazards on New York construction sites. Workers routinely encounter energized equipment, exposed wiring, overhead power lines, temporary electrical systems, and metal tools that conduct electricity. When contractors fail to follow required electrical safety procedures, workers face sudden, catastrophic injuries with life-changing consequences. This comprehensive guide explains why a construction electrocution injury can happen, how liability is determined, and what injured workers need to know about pursuing electrical shock injury compensation
