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Litigating a Construction Accident Case: New York Labor Law

Gain insights into the critical provisions of Labor Law §240, §241(6), and §200 for construction accident litigation.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
BeginnerUpdated Mar 29, 2025
Litigating a Construction Accident Case: New York Labor Law

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the application of Labor Law §§240, 241(6), and 200 in construction accident litigation.
check_circleLearn the responsibilities of property owners, contractors, and subcontractors in ensuring worker safety.
check_circleExplore the role of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards in construction accident cases.
check_circleMaster the process of filing and defending motions in construction accident claims under Labor Law.

About This Course

Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his next series: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case. Part 1 of this four-part series will focus on an overview of New York Labor Law. Topics covered will include a review of NYS Labor Law §240(1), §241(6), §200, and the Industrial Code.

Topics List:

  • Overview of New York Labor Law §240: Protection from Falls
  • Labor Law §241(6): Compliance with the Industrial Code
  • Labor Law §200: General Duty of Owners and Contractors
  • Understanding Liability for Falling Objects
  • Statutory Defenses: Sole Proximate Cause and Comparative Negligence
  • The Role of Safety Devices in Construction Accidents
  • Recent Case Law on Labor Law Violations
  • Proving and Defending Labor Law Claims in Court
  • Motion Practice in Construction Accident Cases
  • The Impact of OSHA and Industry Regulations on Liability

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.
Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.

Attorney at Smiley & Smiley LLP

Andrew is the lead trial attorney for Smiley & Smiley, where his practice focuses on significant personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Andrew is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served as Academy President in 2017–2018 and is also a Past President & Board Member of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. He hosts The Mentor, Esq., a podcast for lawyers.

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