Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

I was sentenced to Court Mandated "Community Service" pursuant to P.L. section 65.10(1)(2)(h). While performing the Court Mandated "Community Service " I was seriously injured. Am I considered a volunteer under the legal definition of volunteer or Am I a person suffered under the legal definition of Labor Law section 240


Asked on 7/07/10, 5:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Joseph Law Office of Michael H Joseph PLLC

The statutory language covers those lawfully frequenting the property and does not have a wage earning requirement. However, you must have been performing an enumerated activity such as painting or construction, demolition.

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Answered on 7/07/10, 8:32 am

This is an interesting issue. Even assuming its not a labor law case, you may still have a case against the City or other entity. I am a former federal and State prosecutor and now handle personal injury cases. Please feel free to check out my web site and contact me. If there is a municipality involved, you need to serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident.

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Answered on 7/07/10, 10:56 am


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