Most New York work injuries run through the workers’ compensation system – but some don’t stop there. When a property owner, general contractor, equipment maker, or an outside driver played a role, an injured worker may also have a third-party lawsuit or a claim under New York’s Labor Law (sections 240 and 241). SueWorkInjury focuses on that overlap.
We are an independent educational resource – not a law firm, and nothing here is legal advice. Our aim is to help you spot when a work injury might be worth more than a comp claim and what to gather before talking with an attorney.
What we cover
Scaffold and ladder falls, falling-object and machinery injuries, construction-site liability, third-party and defective-equipment claims, and how a lawsuit interacts with an open workers’ comp claim.