Trip & Fall Accidents

A construction worker who slips or trips & falls at a construction site may be entitled to recovery in a third-party lawsuit against the landlord and contractors in addition to being eligible for worker’s compensation benefits. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. Under section 241 of the Labor Law, a landlord and general contractor as well as other potential defendants must provide safeguards to workers at construction sites. Causes of Trip & Fall Accident construction debris: Different trades including laborers, electricians, plumbers, ironworkers, carpenters, and others collaborate on a construction job. They often work side by side in...

28 January

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This winter, a trip and fall accident lawyer can help you cope with your injuries

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Pedestrian Accidents, Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

This past weekend the Northeast was hit by winter storm Jonas which brought intensely cold weather and record snowfall. Among the various dangers of winter weather worth noting is the risk of slipping on icy surfaces and loose snow. Slipping and falling can result in a number of serious injuries. For example, according to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the US, particularly among young children and older adults. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports that falls are the leading contributor to injuries among older people in the city. Injuries...

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Trip & Fall Accidents

This winter, a trip and fall accident lawyer can help you cope with your injuries