Practice Area · Worksite Accidents
Scaffolding and Ladder Accidents
New York's Labor Law gives special legal protection to construction workers injured on scaffolding or ladders. Under this law, a worker hurt due to a faulty scaffold or ladder system can bring a direct claim against the employer and the property owner — without needing to prove ordinary negligence the way most accident claims require.
That protection makes a real difference: it means an injured worker isn't limited to workers' compensation benefits alone. Pascale Law has used New York's scaffolding law to win substantial results for injured workers, including a $6.75 million settlement for an asphalt worker who suffered a brain and spinal cord injury falling from a paint spray booth at a Port Jefferson worksite.
- Falls from unsecured or defective scaffolding
- Falls from ladders lacking proper safety equipment
- Falls related to inadequate fall protection
- Third-party and property-owner liability claims
Case Result
$6.75 million settlement for an asphalt worker who suffered a brain and spinal cord injury falling from a paint spray booth at a Port Jefferson worksite.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes scaffolding/ladder cases different?
New York law holds employers and property owners strictly liable for certain gravity-related falls, making these claims stronger than a typical negligence case.
Can I recover more than workers' compensation provides?
Yes — scaffolding law claims are pursued independently of the workers' comp system and can result in significantly greater recovery.
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