New York Construction Accident Attorney Edgar N. Romano Weighs in on Importance of Preserving Scaffold Law
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The former ironworker,
Volpe wrote in the article that he was an experienced ironworker who knew his way around construction sites. According to the article, he fell one day after his employer failed to provide him with a safety harness and proper fall protection. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, post-concussive syndrome, torn shoulder and hip joints, and fractures in his spine and pelvis after falling. He continues to undergo physical therapy six days a week and has had spinal surgery and a hip replacement, according to
Volpe wrote that the Scaffold Safety Law, which makes property owners and contractors liable for most "gravity-related" injuries to workers on construction sites, allowed him to rebuild his life.
Attorney Romano described why the law – formally known as
Under the law, workers' employers are responsible for providing necessary safety training and equipment to keep workers safe from falls, according to Romano. The law also makes the employer strictly liable when a worker is injured, which means a worker can be injured through his own negligence and still be entitled to a recovery.
The law was adopted in 1885, but has come under fire recently from contractors, property owners and insurance companies who have lobbied lawmakers for changes. Efforts to reform the Scaffold Law have stalled in
"If the law is modified, I'm concerned about the safety of the workers who put their lives on the line every day," Romano said. "The law as it now stands helps keep workers safe by holding employers and owners accountable if workers are injured or die because of unsafe conditions at their worksites. If you were injured or a loved one was injured or killed, it's important to know your rights. Don't hesitate to speak to an experienced
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