New York Labor Law 240

New York Labor Law 240: What Injured Construction Workers Need to Know New York's construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the country. High-rise projects, renovation work, and infrastructure construction expose workers to serious fall risks every day. Fortunately, New York State provides some of the strongest legal protections for construction workers anywhere in the nation — most notably through Labor Law § 240, commonly known as the 'Scaffold Law.' If you were injured in a fall or struck by a falling object on a New York construction site, Labor Law § 240 may entitle you to significant compensation. This...

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