Construction Site Accidents: Who Can I Sue for My Injuries?
According to OSHA, 1 in 10 construction workers are injured every single year on the job site. Out of 4,386 worker fatalities in private industries during the calendar year of 2014, 20.5% were in construction. The leading causes of private sector worker deaths (excluding highway collisions) in the construction industry were falls, followed by electrocution, being struck by […]
Falls From Height in The Construction Industry: The Scaffold Law & How It Can Help You
It’s no surprise that construction sites are dangerous work environments. In fact, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the U.S. Falls from elevated work positions, such as scaffolding or ladders, are the number one leading cause of death in the construction industry. But what happens if you’re injured on the job? […]
Common Sources of Construction Accident Injury, and What You Can Do to Stay Safe
Construction work can be dangerous, but if the worksite complies with established federal and state safety laws and standards, it shouldn’t cost you your life. A smart construction worker understands that the best way to ensure safety on the job site is through personal vigilance and care for one’s own well-being. However, some jobs on the site […]
Construction Accidents Rising in New York
If it seems like you’re always hearing about another worker injured or killed in a construction accident in New York, it’s because you probably are. In recent weeks, two construction workers were killed in two separate accidents, and the trend is increasing. New York City’s Department of Buildings recently reported that injuries on construction sites rose 34% […]
Construction Site Crane Accident Leaves Ten Injured
A construction site crane accident leaves ten injured in Manhattan. A component of a crane failed while attempting to lift a large heating and air-conditioning unit into a high-rise building on Madison Avenue, near where construction workers were replacing a recently-burst water main. The accident occurred Sunday morning, May 31st. Ten people were injured by […]
Deadly Crane Accident in Midtown Manhattan Highlights Dangers of Construction Sites
One person was killed in late April in what officials are calling a “freak” crane accident at 44th Street and 2nd Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Officials say that 40-year-old construction worker Trevor Loftus was killed when he attempted to inspect a malfunctioning crane boom, which collapsed on the worker midway through the course of the […]
New York’s Scaffolding Law Helps Ensure Construction Workers Get Compensated for Workplace Injuries
The New York State Scaffold Law is the subject of constant, heated debate. The law, originally enacted in 1885, holds property owners and contractors “absolutely liable” for scaffold collapses, falls, falling objects, and all gravity-related injuries incurred by construction workers on the job. This “absolute liability” means that the comparative or contributory negligence of the worker is not […]