Proven Defense Counsel for Labor Law § 240(1), § 241(6), and § 200 Claims Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff is a recognized leader in defending construction accident cases under the New York Labor Law. Our attorneys have successfully represented property owners, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, engineers, and other design professionals on major construction projects throughout New York City and beyond. We have defended thousands of cases brought under: - Labor Law § 240(1) (The Scaffold Law)
- Labor Law § 241(6) (Construction Safety Regulations)
- Labor Law § 200 (General Workplace Safety)
Decades of Experience in High-Exposure Construction Claims Our attorneys have taken numerous Labor Law cases to the New York Court of Appeals and routinely defend claims involving: - Falls from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms
- Falling object injuries
- Trench collapses and excavation hazards
- Electrocution, burns, and crush injuries
- Catastrophic injuries, including blindness, closed head trauma, and “grave injury” claims under the Workers’ Compensation Law § 11
MDAFP is frequently published in the New York Law Journal on developments in Labor Law litigation and the interplay between Labor Law and the Workers’ Compensation Act of 1996. Indemnity & Risk Transfer Strategy Successful Labor Law defense often hinges on indemnification and risk transfer. Our attorneys are highly experienced in analyzing: - Contractual indemnification provisions
- Anti-subrogation rules
- Common-law indemnity rights
- Tender obligations and pass-through procedures
We work swiftly to tender defense and indemnity to co-defendants or third parties and aggressively pursue early transfer of risk to minimize our clients’ exposure. Thought Leadership and Industry Involvement Our attorneys regularly lecture at industry seminars and legal education programs on New York Labor Law, construction risk management, and indemnity strategy. Clients rely on us not only for courtroom success, but for guidance on preventing claims through sound contracts and proactive safety practices.
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