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Can You Sue a General Contractor After a Construction Accident in New York?

Can you sue a general contractor in NY? Yes, in many cases you can sue a general contractor after a…
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Trench Collapse and Excavation Accidents: A Guide for Injured NYC Construction WorkersArticlesConstruction Accidents

Trench Collapse and Excavation Accidents: A Guide for Injured NYC Construction Workers

If you were hurt in a trench collapse or excavation accident on a New York City construction site, you're generally entitled to workers' compensation, and depending on what caused the accident, you may also be able…
October 21, 20267 min Read More
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New York Scaffold Law, Labor Law 240(1): The Protection Most Workers Miss

If you fell from a scaffold or ladder on a New York construction site, you may have a claim under New York Labor Law 240(1), also known as the New York Scaffold Law. This law can…
October 14, 20267 min Read More
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New York Labor Law 240 and Labor Law 241(6): What’s the Difference for Your Construction Accident Claim?

New York Labor Law 240 and Labor Law 241(6) both protect construction workers, but they cover different kinds of danger. Labor Law 240 applies to elevation-related hazards, like falls and falling objects, and can hold owners…
October 7, 20268 min Read More
Falling Object Injuries on NYC Construction Sites: Who Pays for Your Medical Bills? - Edwards Firm
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Falling Object Injuries on NYC Construction Sites: Who Pays for Your Medical Bills?

If you were struck by a falling tool, material, or piece of debris on a New York City construction site, your medical bills are usually covered first by workers' compensation, and in many cases, you may…
September 24, 20267 min Read More
Crane Accidents in NYC: Two Ways to Get Paid After You're Hurt_Edwards Firm
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Crane Accidents in NYC: Two Ways to Get Paid After You’re Hurt

If you were hurt in a crane accident on a New York City construction site, you likely have the right to workers' compensation, and in many cases, you may also be able to file a separate…
September 17, 20267 min Read More
Who Is Liable When a Construction Site Wall Collapses in NYC?_Edwards Firm
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Who Is Liable When a Construction Site Wall Collapses in NYC?

When a construction site wall collapses in New York City, liability can fall on the property owner, the general contractor, a subcontractor, an engineer, or more than one of them at once. If you or someone…
September 10, 20267 min Read More
New York's Scaffold Law: The Protection Most Workers Miss_Edwards Firm
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New York’s Scaffold Law: The Protection Most Workers Miss

If you fell from a scaffold or ladder on a New York construction site, you may have a claim under New York Labor Law 240(1), also known as the Scaffold Law. This law can hold your…
September 2, 20267 min Read More
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The Real Scare: Picking the Wrong Lawyer

Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Halloween may be over, but hiring the wrong personal injury attorney to handle your accident case can be downright frightening. But when you have the…
November 6, 20258 min Read More
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“What Is My Case Worth?”: 5 Things That Impact Your Personal Injury Settlement

Understanding what truly determines the value of your personal injury case can make all the difference. Top 5 Factors That Determine the Value of Your Personal Injury Case When you’ve been injured because of someone else’s…
October 16, 20254 min Read More
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Who’s Liable When Your Child Is Hurt?

Playground, Bus & School Injuries: Who’s Responsible? When our kids head back to school, as parents we expect them to be safe in the classroom, on the playground, and during the bus ride home. Unfortunately, accidents…
September 22, 20253 min Read More
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“Mom, I’ve Been in an Accident!”: What to Do If Injury Strikes Away from Home

As the new school year begins, excitement and nerves are high. Between buying books, decorating dorm rooms, and triple-checking class schedules, there’s one topic that often gets overlooked: What should your college student do if, God…
September 4, 20253 min Read More
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Can I Afford a Lawyer? (Spoiler: Yes, You Can)

Legal Fees Demystified: What You Need to Know About Contingency Fees What’s a Contingency Fee and How Does It Work? Let’s say you’ve been hurt in some type of accident – maybe the other guy blew…
August 13, 20254 min Read More