New York Labor Law
New York state's labor law, particularly sections 240(1) and 241(6), were enacted in an effort to make the workplace safe for construction workers and those lawfully on the premises. Since their enactment, these sections have come under attack by property owners, insurance companies and business groups. As a result, the courts have become stricter in their interpretations of these sections, limiting or eliminating benefits for workers who were injured or killed as a result of construction accidents.
- Section 240 (1) requires that contractors and landowners of buildings larger than one and two family dwellings shall furnish or erect scaffolding, hoists, stays, ladders, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons, ropes and other devices to give proper protection to a construction worker.
- Section 241 (6) requires that work done at a construction, excavation or demolition site be so constructed, shored, equipped, guarded, arranged, operated and conducted to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to people lawfully frequenting the premises.
If you are in the construction, demolition, excavation or renovation business and have been injured at work, you may be entitled to compensation. Please call an experienced attorney from The Sanders Firm for a no-obligation meeting.
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