How does labor law section 241 affect my construction injury claim?

New York construction accident injury lawyer Mike Rose explains how labor law section 241 affects claims.

So, the Industrial Code of the State of New York gives guidelines or codifications for certain standards that must be followed on construction sites. These standards must be followed by owners and general contractors, governing things such as construction debris, keeping walkways and passageways safe, and offering certain protections for people who are exposed to electrical hazards.

So, in these circumstances, when there are violations of the Industrial Code of the State of New York, owners and contractors can be held responsible for the injuries that the construction worker suffers from, entitling them to full compensation for their injuries, wages, pain and suffering, medical expenses – monies that they wouldn’t receive from your typical workers’ compensation benefits.