Construction workers frequently have to work in dangerous conditions and risk injury while on the job. The state of New York makes special provisions to ensure the safety of workers on the site and to address the unique risks that construction workers face on a daily basis.
Construction companies are required to inspect the work site with safety engineers to ensure that all safety measures are implemented. However, even with these safeguards in place, accidents that cause injury (both minor and serious) can occur on the work site. New York has labor laws in place to protect you if you suffer an injury due to a work-related accident.
These provisions are outlined in New York State Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241:
Section 200: Mandates that property owners and contractors provide a safe workplace and take reasonable care to protect workers. If they do not and an injury occurs, the worker will likely be entitled to compensation.
Section 240: Known as the “Scaffold Law.” This section protects workers on elevated work sites from falls and falling objects. If a worker is injured in these situations, the entire chain of command above him can be held responsible.
Section 241: Outlines the specific actions and equipment that must be provided to ensure a safe work site. If these are not provided, a worker may be entitled to full compensation after an accident.
The law offices of Brown Chiari has been helping construction workers navigate New York State Labor Laws for over 20 years. Contact us for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one have been injured in a construction related accident. We’ll fight to get you the compensation you’re owed.
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