Injuries from Scaffolding and Ladders
New York City construction workers face some of the most dangerous working conditions in the country. For that reason, the state of New York has imposed significant obligations on employers of these workers. New York’s Labor Law Section 240(1) and 241(6) imposes strict liability on employers for construction scaffolding and falling accidents. Follow this link for the text of the law.
At the Katz Law Offices, located in New York City, we represent injured workers in personal injury lawsuits against their employer, building owner, and any responsible party on a construction site. Contact attorney Seth I. Katz for a free initial consultation. Visit our information center to learn more about Section 240.
- Section 240: Under this section of New York’s Labor Law, contractors and property owners must provide a reasonably safe environment for construction workers. This section protects workers most at risk for scaffolding and ladder accidents.
- Section 241: This is a catchall section establishing that contractors and property owner have a non-delegable duty to provide a safe working environment for construction workers.
Generally, workers can recover money for fall injuries only through workers’ compensation. Under Section 240, construction workers and their families may bring personal injury lawsuits against people and businesses responsible for their falls.
Unlike other personal injury lawsuits, Section 240 and 241 lawsuits eliminate the need for you to prove fault. Responsible parties are strictly liable for your injuries, meaning it does not matter if they knew about the dangerous condition. As long as the dangerous condition was the direct cause of your injuries, you can recover monetary damages.
To learn more about Section 240 and 241, contact a lawyer at the Katz Law Offices for a free initial consultation. Our firm represents people throughout New York City, including workers in Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
