10/01/2013 // jcreiterlaw // The Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter // (press release)
Many critics have spoken out about a purported rise in public project related construction costs associated with the New York Scaffold Law. Enacted in 1885, the long-standing law has outlasted similar laws in other states that place liability on property owners and contractors when workers sustain gravity-related injuries on construction sites, making it currently the only one of its kind in the country.
Trial lawyers and labor unions in New York continue to work to protect the Scaffold Law due to the protections it affords construction workers who are at risk when working on high-rise building projects. It allows workers on construction sites who become injured while carrying out the duties of their jobs the ability to bring forth legal claims for compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other related damages they incur as a result of their injury. The law also allows for the awarding of punitive damages in applicable cases. Without the Scaffold Law the only recourse for an injured construction worker would be Workers’ Comp, which may not provide adequate compensation for long term injuries.
Many multimillion-dollar settlements against construction companies have been awarded as a result of the law, with many workers crediting it with ensuring that their medical needs are provided for in areas where workers’ compensation may fall short.
The Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter is available to help injured New York construction workers exercise their legal right to compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Scaffold Law. The firm can help those with questions about their legal options pertaining to a specific injury case by providing a free case evaluation.
Construction workers who have been injured and would like to discuss their case with a New York construction accident lawyer can contact The construction accident Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter today for more information.
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