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What is the Scaffold Law?

The Scaffold law (NY Labor Law Section 240) was enacted in New York in 1885, to protect workers from unsafe conditions. Essentially, the law holds that general contractors and property owners are 100% liable for any gravity-related (falling) accident in which they are at least somewhat at fault. This means that employers need to proactively […]

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October 14th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Accidents, New York City, Workers Compensation | Leave a comment

Cameras are Rolling!

You have just been in a car accident, either as a driver or passenger. What should you do first? We all know the answer: call 911 to summon the police and ambulance to the accident scene.

What should you do while you’re waiting for the police? You’re not bleeding, no obvious signs of injury, no […]

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June 21st, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Auto accident, FAQ, New York City, New York Personal Injury Attorneys | Leave a comment