Admin | September 2, 2010
“Bruce” was an independent landscaper who was often called upon by a larger landscaping contractor to help with big projects. The fact that he was an independent contractor is important because otherwise under New York Law an employee cannot sue his employer because of the workers’ compensation law.
On one job, the task was to remove [...]
Admin | June 3, 2010
By Nicholas Papain, Esq.
A construction worker injured while working on a pier, bridge or permanently moored barge may be able to recover damages in addition to those provided under Worker’s Compensation coverage. Under Worker’s Compensation law and under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), an employee is barred from bringing a [...]
Admin | April 14, 2010
By Nicholas Papain, Esq.
There are many helpful articles on this website addressing topics such as construction accidents and municipal liability. I would like to provide an example of an actual lawsuit that crossed over into both areas.
First, remember that if you are hurt and need to sue a public agency, typically, you must [...]
