La Sección 240 de la Ley Laboral de Nueva York establece la responsabilidad estricta de los propietarios de inmuebles y de los contratistas generales cuando una herramienta, material o escombro no asegurado cae y lesiona a un trabajador situado debajo. Si un objeto cayó debido a que fue izado, almacenado o dejado sin protección de manera inadecuada, la ley atribuye la plena responsabilidad a las partes que controlaban el lugar.
01 — NY Labor Law
New York is the only state that imposes absolute liability on owners and general contractors for certain construction injuries. That framework — §240, §241(6), and §200 — is the spine of every serious construction case.
Absolute liability for owners and GCs when a worker is injured by an elevation-related hazard — fall from height, falling object, scaffold collapse, ladder fall. Worker comparative fault is no defense.
Liability when a worker is injured because a specific provision of New York’s Industrial Code was violated. Defective equipment, unsafe walking surfaces, inadequate guarding, electrical hazards.
General negligence framework codified — owner or contractor liable where they had authority to supervise or control the work and failed to use reasonable care.
02 — Cases We Take
By Accident Type
§240 absolute liability
§240 absolute liability
§240 absolute liability
§240 / §241(6)
§241(6) Industrial Code
§241(6) / §200
By Trade
03 — Chain of Liability
The injured worker is almost always covered by workers’ comp against their direct employer. But the bigger recoveries come from third-party defendants:
04 — Damages
Past and future — surgeries, rehab, life-care planning
Past + future earning capacity
Past and future, scarring, disfigurement
For a spouse — recognized under NY law
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
05 — How We Work
In person at 40 Wall Street, by phone, by video, or at your hospital bed. Same day for new matters.
Percentage of recovery. No upfront costs. Disclosed in writing.
Bob personally represents Amparo’s clients. No paralegal hand-offs.
In person at 40 Wall Street, by phone, by video, or at your hospital bed. English · Español · فارسی — directly by the principals. Same day for new matters.
06 — FAQ
Free, confidential consultation. English · Español · فارسی. No fee unless we recover.
