Construction Accidents
When “Routine Maintenance” Isn’t Routine: Understanding NY Labor Law §240(1)
When “Routine Maintenance” Isn’t So Routine: Understanding Labor Law §240(1) and Worker Protection in New YorkNew York’s Labor Law § 240(1), commonly known as the...
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What to Expect During a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
When you file a personal injury lawsuit in New York, one of the most important steps in the litigation process is the deposition. This...
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Understanding Non-Delegable Duty in New York's Scaffold Law
The concept of non-delegable duty is a cornerstone of New York's construction safety laws, particularly when it comes to scaffold-related accidents. This legal principle plays...
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When to Hire a Construction Injury Attorney: A Guide for Injured Workers
You may have seen large construction projects involving towering cranes and newly constructed buildings that touch the clouds. In the United States, the construction industry...
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Understanding Your Rights: New York Construction Accident and Labor Laws 200 & 240
New York construction accident cases are governed by a complex framework of statutes designed to protect workers in one of the nation's most dangerous industries....
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Labor Law § 240: Why Plaintiff's Comparative Negligence Is Not a Defense
Those iconic black-and-white photographs from the 1920s showing construction workers perched on steel beams hundreds of feet above New York City streets serve as a...
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Construction Accident Claims: Understanding Labor Law Section 241(6)
In the bustling construction industry of New York, including the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island, accidents can occur despite safety measures. When they...
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Analyzing Recent Construction Accident Settlements in New York
If you or a loved one has recently suffered an injury while on the job at a construction site, you may be researching your options...
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A Closer Look at the Recent NYC Crane Collapse
A Closer Look at the Recent NYC Crane Collapse
On July 26, 2023, a large construction crane on 10th Avenue and West 41st Street in New...
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The Cutaia Case: a New York City Construction Accident Settlement
Grandelli & Eskenasi is proud to announce that after extensive litigation, we were able to settle a construction accident lawsuit on behalf of a New...
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NYC Department of Buildings Issues Stop Work Order After Construction Accident in Greenpoint Brooklyn
In mid-September, a 46-year-old construction worker was fatally crushed to death in a construction accident while working at a site on Java Street in Greenpoint,...
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Proposed New York State Legislation Aims to Make Construction Work Safer
In April 2015, a tragic construction accident occurred in a Manhattan work site when an unreinforced trench collapsed, crushing a worker. The collapse resulted in...
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