Ulster County Courts: Where Construction Injury Cases Are Decided
When Winter Construction Sites Turn Dangerous: Your Case Starts Here Every winter, Ulster County construction workers face icy scaffolding, frozen equipment, and snow-covered work sites. When safety measures fail and injuries occur, understanding where your case will be heard becomes critical to securing justice. The Ulster County Courthouse at 285 Wall Street serves as the […]
$750K-$1M Liability Mandated for Latham Construction – Accident Attorney?
When Construction Insurance Requirements Don’t Cover Everything You Need New York City requires licensed contractors to carry Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence when obtaining permits, and the New York State Department of Transportation requires permittees working in state right-of-way to carry $1,000,000 minimum coverage (with $5,000,000 required […]
5 Steps to File OSHA Construction Safety Complaints in Poughkeepsie
When Construction Site Dangers Put Your Life at Risk Every construction worker has the right to a safe workplace, yet thousands face dangerous conditions daily that could lead to serious injuries or worse. If you’re witnessing safety violations on your construction site, knowing how to properly file an OSHA complaint could save lives—including your own. […]
Must Poughkeepsie Employers Report Construction Injuries Within 24 Hours?
When Every Hour Counts: Construction Site Injury Reporting in New York The clock starts ticking the moment a construction worker suffers a serious injury on the job. For employers in New York, the difference between reporting within 24 hours versus 48 hours can mean the difference between compliance and significant penalties. Following a construction site […]
Dangers of Spring Construction Work: Know Your Rights After a Workplace Injury
As spring arrives in the Hudson Valley, construction projects ramp up. Warmer temperatures bring an increase in road work, roofing projects, and outdoor construction, making it a busy season for workers. Unfortunately, this increase in activity also raises the risk of workplace injuries and construction accidents. If you or a loved one is injured on the […]
Derek J. Spada Recovers $900,000 in Construction Site Injury for Ulster County Roofer
Our client was a roofer for over 30 years and worked for a company which was hired by a general contractor to demolish a roof. On his first day at this jobsite, a section of the roof collapsed beneath our client, causing him to fall approximately 30 feet. Our client was not provided with any […]
What Are the Most Common Types of Construction Accidents?
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places to work, and accidents can happen at any time. They can cause severe injuries, disabilities, and even death. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most common types of construction accidents include falls, electrocutions, struck-by-object incidents, and caught-in-between incidents. Below, we will discuss […]
How Common Are Fall Injuries Among Construction Workers?
Construction Worker Fall Statistics In 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that falls accounted for 351 out of the total 1,008 construction worker deaths in the United States. This makes falls the leading cause of death in this profession. These are often preventable. Common Injuries Associated With Falls Even if not fatal, construction workers […]
Partner John A. DeGasperis Settles Labor Law Case for $690,000
Partner John A. DeGasperis settled another Labor Law case for a Basch Keegan & Spada client. This time he recovered $690,000 for a Dutchess County construction worker who fell at a construction site. Roofing is a dangerous job. In fact, roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs in America with close to one hundred fatalities occurring every year. […]
Basch Keegan & Spada Obtained a Seven-Figure Settlement
Basch Keegan & Spada recently obtained a seven-figure settlement on behalf of a Kingston man who was seriously injured in a tractor-trailer, workplace accident. John A. DeGasperis represented a sixty-four-year-old-miner in this personal injury action. After years of litigation, John negotiated a settlement worth $1,068,500. Our client sustained a multitude of injuries including femur and pelvic fractures […]