Under New York law, construction contractors and landlords of property where construction is ongoing are required to maintain certain safety standards and follow safety laws.

New York Labor Section 200 states that contractors, owners and their agents have a general obligation to provide a safe work environment for workers.

Labor Law Section 240 deals with the use of scaffolding, ladders, scissor lifts, and other devices used by workers “in the erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, cleaning or pointing of a building or structure” but does not apply to routine maintenance such as changing a light bulb. Scaffolding must be [...]

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If you fall due to snow or ice, you may be able to bring a successful lawsuit to recover money damages. The important factors to consider are

1. Where did you fall? Certain areas are actionable under the law while other areas are more difficult or even impossible. For example, someone who fell on a sidewalk in front of a commercial premises on a Wed when it last snowed on a Sun may have a strong case because the landlord/ management should have cleaned the snow or ice in the 2-3 day time window. However, someone who fell on [...]

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