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Fell from a Ladder While Carrying Heavy Materials in NY — Employer Didn’t Provide Assistance, Can I Sue?

Oresky & Associates, PLLC | August 28, 2025 | Ladder Accidents

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Ladder falls are one of the most common and dangerous accidents on New York construction sites. If you fell because of the failure of the ladder while carrying heavy materials and your employer failed to offer help or safety support, you may be wondering if you have any legal options. The answer is yes, you […]

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I Fell from a Ladder While Painting a High Ceiling — Can I Get Compensation in NYC?

Oresky & Associates, PLLC | August 18, 2025 | Ladder Accidents

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Yes, NYC workers who fell from a ladder while painting a high ceiling are entitled to compensation. You may have several options for recovering this compensation. Falls are among the most common causes of construction site injuries, so our legal team has successfully represented many fall accident victims before. An NYC ladder accident attorney from our firm […]

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