Blog: Work Accidents

In the bustling heart of New York, construction sites are as common as yellow cabs. With towering skyscrapers and ever-evolving infrastructure, the safety of construction workers becomes paramount. To address this, New York has the Labor Law Section 240, colloquially known as the “Scaffold Law”. While it sounds specific, its implications for personal injury claims […]

The spouses and families of workers that are killed in workplace accidents have automatic coverage, or indemnity benefits, through Workers’ Compensation. A fatality is considered work-related if it is due to a specific injury or occupational disease or condition. However, the amount of compensation may not be sufficient to help a family readjust to the […]

The spouses and families of workers who are killed in workplace accidents may have coverage, or indemnity benefits for wrongful death through Workers’ Compensation. A fatality is considered work-related if it is due to a specific injury or occupational disease or condition. However, the amount of compensation may not be sufficient to help a family […]