Guides
New York Work Injury Lawsuit Guides
When workers’ comp alone isn’t enough: guides to third-party and Labor Law lawsuits, liability, and what a case can be worth in New York.
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Suing the Owner or General Contractor After a NY Construction Accident
When you can sue the property owner or general contractor after a New York construction accident, and how it works alongside workers’ comp.
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Labor Law Section 241(6) and the NY Industrial Code: When You Can Sue
How NY Labor Law Section 241(6) lets injured construction workers sue when a specific Industrial Code rule is violated. A clear New York guide.
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NY Scaffold Law (Section 240): When a Fall Becomes a Lawsuit
How New York’s Scaffold Law (Labor Law Section 240) can turn a construction fall into a lawsuit against owners and contractors. A clear New…
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Who Counts as a Third Party in a New York Work Injury Case?
A third party in a New York work injury is anyone but your employer or co-worker who caused your harm. See who qualifies and…
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Workers’ Comp vs. a Lawsuit in New York: What’s the Difference?
Workers’ comp and a lawsuit are not the same in New York. See what each pays, who you can recover from, and when you…
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Can You Sue Your Employer for a Work Injury in New York? The WCL §11 Rule
In New York, WCL §11 usually blocks suing your employer for a work injury. Learn the rare exceptions and what your real options are.