The Durst Law Firm, P.C.

NEGLIGENCE use a rule of thumb that the pain and suffering

LAWSUIT from an injury is worth three times the amount of the
lost wages and medical bills.
The law provides that if someone
Workers compensation benefits, no fault bene-
else’s carelessness was at least par-
fits, disability benefits and social security benefits
tially at fault for causing your injury,
they must compensate you. For
are designed to keep food on the table, but they
usually won’t pay enough to maintain the mort-
C ONSTRUCTION
example, if they were 50% at fault gage. W ORKERS
for the accident, they, through their
insurance company, must pay 50% A negligence claim is the only way that the
of your medical bills, pain and suf-
fering, and lost wages.
injured person will be fully compensated for his
lost wages and other injuries.
F ACTORY
W ORKERS
A claim for negligence must be
filed within 3 years of the date of
the accident. M ACHINE
For example, if a construction W ORKERS
worker is injured because a ladder
was not prop-
erly secured
to prevent it
from falling,
his employer,
or the con-
tractor that
hired the em-
Falls at construction sites ployer, must
are a common cause of c om p e ns at e
negligence cases. the worker for
not just the You are not alone. We are working for you.
maximum $400 per week received
from workers compensation, but
also the full amount of his lost John Durst
wages. If he was earning $1,000 per
THE DURST LAW FIRM, P.C.
week at the time of the accident, he
has written 3
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while he is disabled. lawyers New York, NY 10007
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The Durst Law Firm, P.C. is a professional
corporation of attorneys who specialize in repre-
senting workers injured while doing manual labor.
When manual laborers are physically injured, they
lose their ability to earn a living.
We take great pride in representing them.
John Durst has represented thousands of injury
victims over 20 years.
He has written four
books for judges and
lawyers instructing
them how to conduct
the trial of personal
injury cases.
John E. Durst, Jr.
Our clients are often immigrants.
Moses Apsan is President of
the Federal Bar Council, and
one of the foremost immigra-
tion attorneys in the United
States. He helps our clients
become legal workers sharing Moses Apsan
in the American dream.
Andrew Bersin was an out-
standing Assistant District
Attorney for the Kings
County District Attorney’s
Office for 10 years, before
putting his considerable
personal and professional
skills to work helping in-
Andrew Bersin
jured workers.
We each take pride in getting our clients
everything they deserve.
MACHINE AND PRODUCT LABORERS
Thousands of workers are injured every year in factories
while using machines which are unsafe, and do not com-
ply with the safety regulations required by OSHA.
Workers injured on dangerous machinery have a right to
recover all their lost wages, both past and future, and full
compensation for their pain and suffering and disability.
Machines must be designed to take human error into
Unguarded press.
consideration. Dangerous moving parts are required to
have guards to protect workers’ hands and limbs. The
laws with regard to machine safety date back to the early
1900’s. These laws are enforced by private attorneys like
our firm dedicated to protecting the worker.
Workers injured by outdated, unsafe machinery must sue
the manufacturer of the machine, or they will continue to
sell the same dangerous equipment. Employers who use
such equipment must be taught a lesson.
Amputation injuries happen because machines are
inadequately guarded
These construction workers do not have safety belts or other
perimeter protection. Under New York law, the employer, Con-
struction Manager, General Contractor and building Owner are
responsible if there is a fall that results in an injury. Construction
workers receive special legal protection against shortcuts taken
at construction sites.
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
If you are injured while working at a construction
site in New York State, the laws of the State are
designed to provide you with the protection you
deserve. Although the laws of our State are on
your side, these special laws are not understood
by the average lawyer. It is important for you to
contact a specialist, who knows the law and how
to use it to help you fully recover for your injury.
At The Durst Law Firm we have been specializ-
ing in construction accident cases for two decades.
We are dedicated to improving the safety condi-
tions for all laborers, and believe the law is and
should be designed to prevent injuries from hap-
pening.
THE DURST LAW FIRM, P.C.
285 Broadway, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-964-1000
TOLL FREE: 888-NYNY LAW
Email: info@nynylaw.com
Webpage: www.nynylaw.com