How is liability determined in a construction accident in New York?
Asked in New York, NY on June 8, 2021 Last answered on February 6, 20261 answer
In New York, liability in a construction accident is determined by analyzing statutory duties under the New York Labor Law, primarily Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200, along with common-law negligence principles. Owners, general contractors, and construction managers may be held liable if an injury results from missing or inadequate safety devices for elevation-related risks, violations of specific Industrial Code safety regulations, or unsafe worksite conditions or methods they controlled or had notice of. It is important to have an attorney review as these cases are extremely fact dependent and require the interpretation of multiple legal principles.
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