Abogados de Accidentes de
Construcción en Bedford-Stuyvesant

Yes. Historic restoration and preservation work is fully covered by Labor Law 240. Falls during facade restoration, cornice repair, roof work, or interior renovation are all covered by the absolute liability standard. The historic nature of the work does not change the legal protection—in fact, historic restoration often involves more hazardous work than standard construction, making Labor Law 240 protection particularly important.

Injuries sustained while working on decorative elements, ornamental features, or historically significant components are covered by Labor Law 240 just like any other construction injury. Whether you fell while repairing a decorative cornice, restoring a brownstone facade, or working on interior plasterwork, you have full legal protection. The specialized nature of historic preservation work does not limit your legal rights.

No. LPC review requirements apply to the appearance and historical appropriateness of the work itself but do not affect your Labor Law 240 rights. Whether or not the renovation had Landmarks approval, and regardless of what the LPC required, your right to recover for gravity-related injuries remains the same. LPC requirements may actually increase hazards by requiring workers to use traditional techniques or access difficult areas.

Most Bed-Stuy brownstones are multi-family buildings (three or more units) to which the homeowner exemption does not apply at all. Even for buildings that have been converted to single- or two-family homes, owners who direct or control the work face full Labor Law 240 liability. The homeowner exemption is narrow and requires both owner-occupancy and complete lack of direction or control over the construction work.

Yes. Being struck by a falling object is covered by Labor Law 240. If a cornice piece, brick, brownstone facing, or other material fell and struck you during construction or renovation work, you have a claim under the absolute liability standard. This includes situations where the falling object was being actively worked on and where it fell due to vibration or disturbance from construction activity elsewhere on the building.