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 | 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 [...]
Admin | April 6, 2010
Immigrants, including those without documentation, work in some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Immigration rights and “reform” are major issues of the 2008 Presidential campaign. Here, in the five boroughs of New York, the immigrant community works thanklessly. As one elected official has noted, immigrant workers are “lifting our entire [...]
