What Happens If You Hire an Uninsured Sidewalk Contractor in Brooklyn? If you think a cheap cash job is saving you money, you are actually setting yourself up for a financial disaster that can take years to clear. In Brooklyn, hiring an uninsured crew means you are personally acting as their insurance policy if something goes sideways. The moment a worker gets hurt or cracks a hidden utility line under your concrete, the court summons and medical bills come...